| Tour | Bike |
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| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 9 days |
| From | €669 Rates |
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Tour Dates
2020
Daily from April 25 to September 25, 2020
Skill Level
Easy self-guided hotel tour with average daily distances of 25 miles per day over good asphalt roads or bike paths and flat terrain.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Dresden
Day 2: Dresden - Meissen, 16 mi. (26km)
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/Pretzsch/Surrounding, 22-44 mi. (37-71 km)
Day 6: Wittenberg/Pretzsch/Surrounding - Dessau, 25-46 mi. (41-75 km)
Day 7: Dessau - Barby, 24 mi. (39km)
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.
Day 2: Dresden - Meissen, 16 mi. (26km)
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.
Day 3: Meissen - Riesa/Strehla, 23/26 mi. (37/42 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 yrs of history. Spend the night in Riesa or Strehla.
Day 4: Riesa/Strehla - Torgau, 33/27 mi. (54/44 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.
Day 5: Torgau - Wittenberg/Pretzsch/Surrounding, 22-44 mi. (37-71 km)
Along the Elbe, on your way to Wittenberg, you will pass Lichtenberg Castle and go through Pretsch. You may want to visit the ‘Lutherhalle’, the largest Reformation exhibition. Imagine walking in Martin Luther’s footsteps. Stay overnight in Wittenberg.
Day 6: Wittenberg/Pretzsch/Surrounding - Dessau, 25-46 mi. (41-75 km)
Cross the Elbe into Wörlitz. Wörlitzer Park was the first English landscaped park in continental Europe. It was created in the late 18th century under the regency of Duke Leopold III of Anhalt-Dessau and is 142 km² (54.8 sq mi). On your way to Dessau, you can either cycle along the Elbe or through the little baroque city of Oranienbaum. The House of Ascania once resided in Dessau. The city's acclaim stems from the renowned ‘Bauhaus’ architectural design movement which combined crafts and fine arts. Stay the night in or near Dessau.
Day 7: Dessau - Barby, 24 mi. (39km)
Today you'll cycle Elbe delta 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 yr. old city wall with 14 fortified towers and 3 city gates. Continue cycling to Barb where you'll stay overnight.
Day 8: Barby - Magdeburg, 29 mi. (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.
Day 9: Departure
Departure following breakfast.
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Tour Reviews
C. Thompson 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
Some of the directions from the bike path to the hotel were not great. In 2 cases, when hotel was far from bike path, it was only with GPS in our phone that we were able to find our way. Loved having the meal plan where possible. Thanks for setting that up.
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