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Itinerary at a glance

The cathedral in Magdeburg, the Bauhaus buildings in Dessau, and the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory – between these urban gems, you'll find captivating nature along the Elbe and in Saxon Switzerland, from vineyards to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

Afterwards possibility to stroll through the baroque old city of Dresden. Discover the well-known beauty and magic of the city with places of interest as Zwinger, Frauenkirche, palace and Semper opera.

The bicycle path leads directly along the Elbe to Bad Schandau. By ferry cruise to palace Pillnitz, enjoy the unique view onto the baroque building. You continue by bike upstream to the bizarre sandstone mountains. A short climb onto Bastei Mountain is worth it. A wonderful view onto the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and the course of the river reward you for your efforts. Return journey from Bad Schandau to Dresden by bike (approx. 90 km) or suburban train (approx. 45 km).

You cycle in the Elbe valley along the Saxon vineyards and pass the city of Radebeul, which is associated with Karl May. Within a few more kilometres you reach Meißen. The picturesque alleys of the historic old city invite for a stroll. Worthwhile: Albrechtsburg and the world-famous Meissen chine manufacture!

Today you go a bit more through Germany’s most northern vineyards. Taste the regional wines! The baroque castle Diesbar-Seußlitz with its wonderful park is a good place for rest. Tonight's overnight stay will be in the sports city of Riesa.

You follow river Elbe downstream to Mühlberg with former Cistercian monastery and Electoral Saxony’s milepost. You should not miss the Treblitz Tree Park with trees and bushes from five continents. Destination of the day is Torgau with nice town hall in renaissance style, residence palace Hartenfels and church St. Marien.

From Saxony-Anhalt you cycle via palace Lichtenberg and Pretzsch in direction Wittenberg. After your arrival in the city where Martin Luther posted his theses, you have the possibility to make a trip down memory lane. The Luther Hall, Wittenberg’s most interesting building, has the biggest historic collection on the Reformation. The old city of Wittenberg was restored lovely too. The beautiful shops and restaurants are guaranteeing a wonderful evening.

From Luther city Wittenberg downstream. In Coswig by ferry across the river to Wörlitzer park with beautiful and generous park. You continue towards Dessau (Mecca for architecture aficionados) and through biosphere reserve Mittlere Elbe, which is an ideal place for numerous animals, particularly for beavers and gray herons. You reach the buildings which were built through Walter Gropius in the nineteen-twenties with its distinctive and functional elements when you enter the village of Dessau.

Today you follow the river Elbe, cycling through lush river meadows and biosphere reserves. Shortly before the town Barby with the castle, the river Saale flows into the Elbe. You pass by the remarkable old salt-town Schönebeck and the oldest salt-lye health resort Bad Salzelmen. The city Magdeburg with the famous dome nowadays is one of the most important river port of East Germany and a little jewel for everybody interested in history and art. Overnight in Magdeburg.

Individual return journey or additional nights in Magdeburg or Dresden.

Difficulty level

Easy

Daily routes from 25 to 85 km in flat and slightly hilly terrain. The Elbe cycle path offers the possibility to cycle on car-free roads along one of the most beautiful and most important rivers in Germany. Other sections lead along small country roads and paths with less traffic through diversified river landscape.

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High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

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Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in category A in hotels and guesthouses, mainly at 3***- and 4****- level and in category B in hotels, inns and guesthouses, mainly at 3***- level
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing
  • Luggage transfer
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20
  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return journey by minibus to Dresden, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Wittenberg EUR 95 per person; from Dessau EUR 105 per person; from Magdeburg EUR 115 per person, extra EUR 45 for your own bike, to be paid in advance, reservation is necessary

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Dresden train station.
  • Dresden airport.
  • Category A:Hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 24 per day
  • Category B:Hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 16 per day, Hotel parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 13 per day, free public parking spaces
  • Good train connections to Dresden

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Special dates available on request
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in category A in hotels and guesthouses, mainly at 3***- and 4****- level and in category B in hotels, inns and guesthouses, mainly at 3***- level
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing
  • Luggage transfer
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20
  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return journey by minibus to Dresden, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Magdeburg EUR 119 per person, extra EUR 50 for your own bike, to be paid in advance, reservation is necessary

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Dresden train station.
  • Dresden airport.
  • Category A:Hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 24 per day
  • Category B:Hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 16 per day, Hotel parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 13 per day, free public parking spaces
  • Good train connections to Dresden

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Special dates available on request
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.
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