2023
Bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony

Bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony

Enjoy cycling and culture between Dresden and Magdeburg

  Dresden – Wittenberg – Magdeburg

  • Saxon Switzerland and Elbe Sandstone Mountains
  • Dresden, Meissen (City of Porcelain)
  • Wittenberg, Dessau-Wörlitz Park
  • Daily routes ●●●●●
  • Altitude profil ●○○○○

days
9

km / day avg.
50

There are reasons why the Elbe Cycle Path is one of Europe´s most beautiful cycle tracks. On our bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony you will experience a mixture of relaxed city life and amazing landscapes. So you will discover the medieval aura of Meissen (famous for its porcelain) as well as Dresden´s outstanding baroque architecture. On your way you will be passing by small villages and mighty rock formations. Quite often, you will come across famous names such as Martin Luther, Karl May or Walter Gropius. The daily legs of our our bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony are easy to handle, and in many cases you can even take a short cut.

 

Itinerary

  • Booking Code
    NO-ELDM8
  • Start / Destination
    Dresden / Magdeburg
  • Duration
    9 days / 8 nights
  • Length
    approx. 330 / 375 km
    Daily routes ●●●●●
    between 25 und 85 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○

Day 1: Individual arrival in Dresden

Your our bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony starts in Dresden. In fact, its city center appears like a huge museum. You can discover a lot of sights like the Dresden Zwinger, the Historic Green Vault, the Church of Our Lady and many more. The splendid historical old town combines perfectly with the new part of town where you can find nice boutiques and restaurants. Dresden really has a lot to offer – enjoy it!

 

The Semper Opera in Dresden

The Semper Opera in Dresden

Day 2: Trip to Bad Schandau, appr. 45 km + railway trip or appr. 90 km

First you will be riding along the River Elbe to the Baroque Castle of Pillnitz. In former times it served as summer residence for the Royal Family of Saxony. Then you will continue upriver to the Elbe Mountain Range. From the famous Bastei Cliff you will have an amazing view over the Elbe Mountain Range and the River Elbe. For the way back from Bad Schandau to Dresden you can choose between cycling and train (not included). Look forward to enjoying another night in Dresden.

 

Castle of Pillnitz

Castle of Pillnitz

Day 3: Dresden – Meissen, appr. 25 km

Today you will leave Dresden, cycling along vineyards and through the romantic Elbe Valley. Soon you will reach Radebeul. The 400-year-old town can look back on a long tradition of wine-growing and it´s the birth place of Karl May. We recommend to visit the Karl May Museum which is dedicated to Winnetou and Old Shaterhand. In Meissen, renowned for its famous porcelain, you should visit Albrechtsburg and the Market with the Frauenkirche.

 

Albrechtsburg

Albrechtsburg

Day 4: Meissen – Riesa, appr. 35 km

Today´s leg of your our bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony leads you along the Saxony Winestreet. On your way you will have several opportunities to try the local wines. The Baroque Castle in Diesbar-Seusslitz with its church is embedded in a beautiful park. Further you will be riding on the Elbe Cycle Path to Riesa, also known as the City of Sports.

 

The Baroque Castle in Diesbar-Seusslitz

The Baroque Castle in Diesbar-Seusslitz

Day 5: Riesa – Torgau, appr. 45 km

On your our bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony you will be cycling downriver to the small town of Mühlberg. With its amazing old town and the 13th century convent it´s really worth a visit. Just a few kilometres away we recommend to see Treblitzsch Landscape Park with a large variety of trees and shrubs from five continents. Afterwards you will be cycling to Torgau, Germany´s best preserved Renaissance town. In Torgau you will find many traces of Martin Luther, too.

 

Torgau

Torgau

Day 6: Torgau – Wittenberg, appr. 50 km + railway trip, or appr. 65 km

Before starting today´s leg, you should visit the landmark of Torgau, Castle Hartenfels. On your way you will also have the chance to see the Castles of Lichtenberg and Pretzsch. You will finally arrive in Wittenberg which is very much connected to Martin Luther and the Reformation. In the small streets you will feel the spirit of the past, and in the Lutherhaus you can explore the world´s largest collection related to the history of Reformation.  

 

Castle Hartenfels

Castle Hartenfels

Day 7: Wittenberg – Dessau, appr. 30 km

Today you will continue cycling downriver. You should allow for a short break in-between, e. g. in the Dessau-Wörlitz Park – a real piece of art that perfectly combines gardening and architecture. In Dessau you will meet one of the world´s major architects: Walter Gropius who in the 1920´s built some Bauhaus buildings with those typical functional stylistic elements.

 

Bauhaus in Dessau

Bauhaus in Dessau

Day 8: Dessau – Magdeburg, appr. 85 km

The last leg of your our bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony leads you through Elbe Meadowland and protected landscape. But even more you will come along the nice city of Schönebeck where salt was produced in former times. Last but not least you will reach Magdeburg with many sights reflecting the famous past of this city. The Magdeburg Cathedral is one of Germany´s largest sacred buildings, and Friedensreich Hundertwasser created his Green Citadel in Magdeburg.

 

Palais am Fürstenwall Magdeburg

Palais am Fürstenwall Magdeburg

Day 9: Individual departure or extension of stay

Your our bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony ends with breakfast. If you want we are happy to book an extra night in Magdeburg or Dresden for you.

 Farewell to Magdeburg

Farewell to Magdeburg

Dates / prices / services

Season times and prices 2023

Arrival daily from 01.04.2023 to 07.10.2023

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Category B

Season A
01.04. - 28.04.
24.09. - 07.10.
from729 €
Season B
29.04. - 16.06.
03.09. - 23.09.
from779 €
Season C
17.06. - 02.09.

from829 €

Category A

Season A
01.04. - 28.04.
24.09. - 07.10.
from779 €
Season B
29.04. - 16.06.
03.09. - 23.09.
from829 €
Season C
17.06. - 02.09.

from879 €

All prices per person in a double room, without Additional Services

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Services

  • 8 nights incl. breakfast, national 2* / 3* level,
    category B (NO-ELDM8b)
  • 8 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* / 4* level,
    category A (NO-ELDM8a)
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Magdeburg, no limit on number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Welcome meeting
  • GPS-tracks available on request
  • Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
  • 7 day Service Hotline
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Not included:

  • S-Bahn ride Bad Schandau - Dresden, approx. 10 Euro per person excl. bike
  • City or visitor's tax (if payable).
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Child reduction on basic price

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From 0 to 5 years

-100%

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From 6 to 11 years

-50%

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From 12 to 14 years

-25%

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From 15 to 17 years

-10%

Applies for accommodation in rooms with 2 full-paying guests.

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Due to the more challenging sections, we recommend this tour only for young people in good physical condition.

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Additional Services

Additional bookable services

Category B
Category A

Additional fee single room

239 €

259 €

Return transfer excl. bike, Magdeburg - Dresden

99 €

Return transfer incl. bike, Magdeburg - Dresden

129 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Category B
Category A
Dessau
 DBL

55 €

65 €

 SGL

89 €

99 €

Dresden
 DBL

59 €

69 €

 SGL

89 €

105 €

Magdeburg
 DBL

55 €

59 €

 SGL

89 €

95 €

Meissen
 DBL

59 €

65 €

 SGL

89 €

99 €

Riesa
 DBL

59 €

65 €

 SGL

99 €

Torgau
 DBL

59 €

 SGL

95 €

Wittenberg
 DBL

55 €

65 €

 SGL

89 €

99 €

All prices are per person

Rental Bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
109 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
259 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 7-gear unisex bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes (men’s bikes from 1.85 m)
  • 21-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with free-wheel (men’s bikes from 1.85 m)
  • Electric bike with free-wheel
Fittings

Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit

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Rental Bikes

7- or 21-gear Rental Bike

109 €

E-bike

259 €

Brief Information

  • Booking Code
    NO-ELDM8
  • Start / Destination
    Dresden / Magdeburg
  • Duration
    9 days / 8 nights
  • Length
    approx. 330 / 375 km
    Daily routes ●●●●●
    between 25 und 85 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Parking information
    Category B: Parking at the hotel garage, cost approx. 10 € / day. Free parking near hotel
    Category A: Garage, cost approx. 24 € / night
    No reservation through Radweg-Reisen
  • Returning to Dresden
    Optional with a minibus, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, duration: approx. 2 hours, please specify when booking. If you do not want to continue directly after the transfer, you can book additional nights in Dresden. You can also book the transfer from Magdeburg to Dresden before the bike tour. This way you can continue your trip from Magdeburg right after the tour. Please write your booking request in the online booking form in the free text field.
    Alternatively on your own by train, connections hourly, duration: approx. 3 hours, direct connections or 1 x change.
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility note
    This holiday is suitable to only a limited extent for people with restricted mobility.
    Please contact us if you have individual requirements.

days
9

km / day avg.
50