Dresden to Magdeburg

Day 1: Arrival in Dresden
Day 2: Dresden - Meissen, 16 mi. (26 km)
Day 3: Meissen - Riesa/Strehla, 23/26 mi. (37/42 km)
Day 4: Riesa/Strehla - Torgau, 33/27 mi. (54/44 km)
Day 5: Torgau - Wittenberg, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 6: Wittenberg/Pretzsch/Surrounding - Dessau, 25-46 mi. (41-75 km)
Day 7: Dessau - Barby, 24 mi. (39 km)
Day 8: Barby - Magdeburg, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 9: Departure

*All distances are approximate.

Day 1: Arrival in Dresden
Dresden, also known as “Florence on the Elbe River”, is a cultural metropolis in Saxony. The view from the river towards the city is gorgeous. The Frauenkirche, ‘Church of Our Lady’, Brühlsche Terrasse, nicknamed ‘The Balcony of Europe’, the Semperoper Opera House and Zwinger Palace are just a few points of interest worth visiting. Spend the night in Dresden.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Park Inn by Radisson Dresden
     Category 2 - Steigenberger Hotel de Saxe

Day 2: Dresden - Meissen, 16 miles (26 km)
The Karl May Museum (Karl May was one of Germany’s best-selling authors in the 19th and 20th centuries) is in Radebeul. On your way to Meissen, it would be worth your while to leave the cycling paths and cycle through the vineyards. You may want to take a nice break to enjoy a delicious glass of wine in one of the rustic inns. A visit to the stately Meissen Porcelain Factory and the Albrecht Castle is a must. Stay overnight in or near Meissen.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Hotel Knorre
     Category 2 - Dorint Parkhotel Meissen

Day 3: Meissen - Riesa/Strehla,  17-23 miles (27-37 km)
Ride along Germany’s northernmost vineyards to Diesbar-Seusslitz. Near the baroque castle and grounds are several places to stop in for a bite to eat and taste regional wines. Continue on past the former steel city of Riesa and on to Strehla. Strehla is an idyllic small city with over 1000 years of history. Spend the night in Riesa or Strehla.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Ambiente Hotel Strehla
     Category 2 - Mercure Hotel Riesa

Day 4: Riesa/Strehla - Torgau, 27-33 miles (44-54 km)
During WWII the United States Army and Soviet forces met on the Elbe River Bridge in Torgau. On your way to Torgau, you will cycle through Mühlberg where you may want to visit the Cistercian monastery. Enjoy the beautiful park in Trebnitz. Have a lovely evening and spend the night in Torgau.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Hotel Torgauer Brauhof
     Category 2 - Hotel Goldener Anker Torgau

Day 5: Torgau - Wittenberg, 40 miles (65 km)
On the way from Torgau to Wittenberg, you cycle past Lichtenberg Castle and through Pretsch along the Elbe to the Luthercity of Wittenberg. In Martin Luther's footsteps, the largest exhibition on Reformation history invites you to the Lutherhalle Wittenberg. The city church of St. Mary (UNESCO World Heritage) is also worth seeing.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Acron Hotel
     Category 2 - Best Western Soibelmanns

Day 6: Wittenberg - Dessau, 22 miles (35 km)
Via the Elbe, you'll cross the river into the village of Wörlitz, home to Wörlitzer Park, the first English-style landscape park of continental Europe. Created in the late 18th century, it was a step into the Age of Enlightenment and away from the formal garden style of the Baroque Era. The park encompass 55 square miles and was designated as a world heritage site in 2000. To reach Dessau, you can choose to cycle along the Elbe or alternatively, through the baroque town of Oranienbaum. Dessau was once the residence of the Ascanians and, with the establishment of the Bauhaus in 1925, holds an international reputation for the architectural design movement that combines fine arts with applied/industrial arts.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Pension am Pollingpark
     Category 2 - Radisson Blu Dessau

Day 7: Dessau - Barby, 24 miles (39 km)
Today you'll continue to cycle along the Elbe on your way to Aken. This small city was founded by Albert the Bear in the 12th century. The old town is surrounded by a 700 year old city wall with 14 fortified towers and 3 city gates. Continue cycling to Barby where you'll stay overnight.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Gasthof Zum Rautenkranz
     Category 2 - Gasthof Zum Rautenkranz

Day 8: Barby - Magdeburg, 29 miles (47 km)
Cycle through the towns of Gommern and Schönebeck before reaching today's destination, the beautiful city of Magdeburg. The green Citadelle is worth a visit. Overnight accommodations in Magdeburg.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - InterCityHotel Magdeburg
     Category 2 - Best Western Hotel Geheimer Rat

Day 9: Departure
Departure following breakfast. 

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Hotels:

Choose from 2 Hotel Category Options:

Category 1: Nice 2-Star, but mostly 3-Star Hotels and Inns

Category 2: Great 3-Star to 4-Star hotels

The preferred hotels are listed below and in the itinerary. If the preferred hotels are not available, a similar hotel will be offered.

Category 1 Sample List:

Dresden - Park Inn by Radisson Dresden | Meissen - Hotel Knorre | Riesa/Strehla - Ambiente Hotel Strehla | Torgau - Hotel Torgauer Brauhof | Wittenberg - Acron Hotel | Dessau - Pension am Pollingpark | Barby - Gasthof Zum Rautenkranz | Magdeburg - InterCityHotel Magdeburg

Category 2 Sample List:

Dresden - Steigenberger Hotel de Saxe | Meissen - Dorint Parkhotel Meissen | Riesa/Strehla - Mercure Hotel Riesa | Torgau - Hotel Goldener Anker Torgau | Wittenberg - Best Western Soibelmanns | Dessau - Radisson Blu Dessau | Barby - Gasthof Zum Rautenkranz | Magdeburg - Best Western Hotel Geheimer Rat

Bicycles

Touring Bike (Hybrid Bike)

Brand: Lehmkuhl or Kalkhoff

8-speed coaster bikes with hub gears
OR
24-speed freewheelers with derailleur

Equipped with

• Gel saddle
• 1 waterproof luggage bag (approx. 12L)
• 1 speedometer
• 1 breakdown kit with repair kit and hose
• 1 air pump
• 1 bicycle lock

E-Bike (Electric Bike)

Brand: Lehmkuhl or Kalkhoff

7 or 8-speed hub gear with freewheel or coaster brake

Equipped with:

• Hydraulic brakes
• Automatic parking light
• Spring-loaded seatpost
• Battery 500-620 WH, 25-36 V, 13.4 - 17 Ah
• Clickfix system on the left

Range: 55 to 140 km
Support: Up to 25 km/h