Königstein to Dresden, with a railway-dependent start time
The route follows the Elbe cycle path through the Saxon Switzerland landscape, with a short diversion through Pirna’s historic centre before continuing toward Dresden. Later landmarks include the Blaues Wunder bridge and the Elbe meadows. Use the final 2027 full map; the downloadable route description still carries a 2026 heading.
The organizer is coordinating a clear railway-crossing interval between kilometres 5 and 7. That is why the currently displayed start time may shift. Check the final timetable before booking a tight morning connection to Königstein, and follow marshals rather than assuming a crossing will remain open for every arrival time.
The bib is also a regional public-transport ticket on April 25 within Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe, excluding historical and special services. Check the actual services and coverage needed for your journey. The start and finish are in different towns, so plan the return and baggage collection as carefully as the outward trip.
Official starter bags are transported from the starting areas to collection at BallsportARENA beside the finish stadium. The organizer does not permit cyclists to accompany runners and lists a six-hour marathon limit. Complete entry before race day: late entry at the starting location is not offered, even though online late registration remains open until the preceding day. Keep the final railway-dependent start time visible alongside your transport booking, and recheck both before leaving Dresden for Königstein.
Confirmed race date
VVO Oberelbe-Marathon: April 25, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.