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Two cyclists riding along the Elbe, rocks and forests in the background

Saxony and Sorbs

Discovery tour through the Lusatia

8 Days / 7 Nights
Medium
Two cyclists riding along the Elbe, rocks and forests in the background

Dive deep into the east of the republic, the border to Poland is very close. Sorbian culture manifests itself here in many towns and villages. You may know the names of the towns of Görlitz or Bautzen, the first known as the location for famous Hollywood films and the second for delicious mustard, both beautiful! Lusatia shows you the history of many centuries, the architecture of different style epochs and the magic of charming landscapes. The region between the Elbe, Spree and Neisse rivers has its own character: it is friendly and welcomes you warmly.

Itinerary at a glance

Close to Poland, you will discover picturesque towns such as Bautzen and Görlitz and idyllic landscapes such as the Lusatian Lakeland and Saxon Switzerland. Dresden is particularly worth seeing with the Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera House.

Arrival in Elbflorenz. Use the time to explore the beautiful Saxon capital of Dresden.

Your tour first takes you along the Elbe and through the "Dresden Highlands" via Radeberg and Pulsnitz to Kamenz. The birthplace of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing honours his famous son in the Lessing Museum and looks back on around 900 years of history.

Sorbian villages line the route through the Lusatian Lakeland. A total of 23 lakes form the largest artificial water landscape in Europe. Today's destination is Spremberg with its historic old town centre on an island on the Spree.

Bad Muskau welcomes you with the Fürst Pückler Park. The park in the style of English landscape gardens has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. Take a drive past majestic trees, lakes and rivers to explore this outstanding example of masterful horticulture.

The Oder-Neisse cycle path takes you along the Neisse to Rothenburg/Saxony, the easternmost town in Germany. At the end of the tour, you will reach Görlitz. Discover the very well-preserved old town centre, which, with its numerous Baroque, late Gothic and Renaissance houses, is considered the largest area monument in the country.

The route takes you through rural Upper Lusatia, through beautiful farming villages and past monarchs' hills to Bautzen. Medieval alleyways in Bautzen's old town centre allow you to step back in time, as does the main market square with its baroque ensemble.

After a wonderful journey through the Saxon Switzerland National Park, you will reach the world-famous Bastei viewpoint in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. A relaxed ride along the Elbe to Pirna, the town in Saxon Switzerland with a marvellous old town.

Magnificent castles such as Pillnitz Palace line the route back to Dresden. Enjoy another stay in the charming city on the Elbe before starting your individual return journey, or simply opt for an extended stay in Dresden.

Route Information

Medium

Easy to moderately difficult. In Saxon Switzerland there are a few climbs to master. Hardly any climbs along the Elbe and Neisse rivers. Mostly off the beaten track and on small roads.

Prices & Dates

Category: 3***- and 4****-hotels

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Well developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Dresden train station
  • Dresden, Leipzig or Berlin airport
  • Multi-storey car park costs approx. EUR 24 per day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible.

Things to note

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

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room.

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