

Bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony
Enjoy cycling and culture between Dresden and 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dates / prices / services
Category B
Category A
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
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% |
Additional Services
Additional bookable services
Category B
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Category A
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Additional fee single room |
239 € |
259 € |
Return transfer excl. bike, Magdeburg - Dresden |
99 € |
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Return transfer incl. bike, Magdeburg - Dresden |
129 € |
Additional nights
Room
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Breakfast
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Category B
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Category A
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Dessau
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DBL |
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55 € |
65 € |
SGL |
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89 € |
99 € |
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Dresden
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DBL |
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59 € |
69 € |
SGL |
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89 € |
105 € |
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Magdeburg
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DBL |
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55 € |
59 € |
SGL |
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89 € |
95 € |
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Meissen
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DBL |
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59 € |
65 € |
SGL |
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89 € |
99 € |
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Riesa
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DBL |
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59 € |
65 € |
SGL |
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99 € |
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Torgau
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DBL |
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59 € |
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SGL |
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95 € |
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Wittenberg
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DBL |
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55 € |
65 € |
SGL |
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89 € |
99 € |
Rental Bikes
Rental Bikes


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
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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.