The essentials at a glance

Follow the Elbe Cycle Path from Magdeburg to Hamburg through flat terrain and scenic river landscapes. Discover medieval Tangermünde, the Romanesque monastery church in Jerichow, and the island town of Havelberg with its Gothic brick cathedral. Cycle through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Elbe-Brandenburg and along the German Timber-Frame Road to Hitzacker. The route leads via Lauenburg Castle to Hamburg's harbor. Daily distances average 50-70 km on easy cycling paths.

Itinerary at a glance

Lauenburg Castle, the German Timber-Frame Road, and the charming town of Havelberg are just a few stops on your journey. The destination is Hamburg, where numerous attractions and a delicious fish sandwich await you.

Welcome briefing and distribution of rental bikes. We recommend strolling through the beautiful city!

You cycle through small and picturesque villages before you reach Tangermünde. This town was founded about 800 years ago and kept its medieval townscape until now. The medieval castle and the town, which was built under its protection about 800 years ago, are situated on a plateau above the distinctive floodplain landscape and the mouth of the small river Tanger into the Elbe.

The nature park “Alte Elbe” offers habitat for numerous and seldom species of birds and allows a relaxed start in your bike day. The route leads you along palace Storkau to Havelberg, the island and dome city. This small and unimpressive city is located on the meeting of river Havel and river Elbe. Worth visiting is the dome in renaissance and baroque style.

This tour leads you via Wittenberg (second largest clock tower of Europe) and the UNESCO: Biosphere Reserves Elbe-Brandenburg through an amazing stream landscape to Schnackenburg (well-known museum). Your overnight stay is in the area around Gatow am See area or in Wittenberge.

You still follow the river Elbe until you reach Hitzacker with picturesque old city and typical half-timbered houses.

Today’s tour course to Lauenburg is slightly hilly. Characteristic for this city is the silhouette, framed by the high banks of river Elbe. There are a lot of places of interest awaiting you: palace and tower, Maria-Magdalena church and emperor garden.

You cycle along river Elbe and via Geesthacht to harbour city Hamburg. Numerous memorials, art, culture and a special atmosphere invites you!

Impressions of the bike tour from Magdeburg to Hamburg

Cyclists passing a flock of sheep near Hamburg

Tourists in beach chairs and ship at the sea

Difficulty level

Easy

This is an easy bike tour which leads you through flat and slightly hilly terrain. On the Elbe cycle path, small country roads and roads with less traffic through the diversified river landscape.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Our Rental Bikes

The different types of rental bikes at a glance

Unisex bike

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Available gear options can be found in the price table

Men's bike

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Available gear options can be found in the price table

Rental Bike PLUS

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with men's or unisex frame

Available gear and frame options can be found in the price table

Unisex Electro bike

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Services

Included

Accommodation in 3***- and 4****- hotels and guesthouses
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 Magdeburg, costs from Hamburg Euro 155, - per person, to be paid for on site, minimum 4 persons, for your own bike additional EUR 45

Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure

Magdeburg train station
Public parking garage, costs approx. EUR 14 per day
Good train connections from Hamburg and Cuxhaven to Magdeburg

Things to note

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Ticket Elbferry not included in the price!
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
This tour is a partner tour.