Dresden to Magdeburg
Germany Bike Tours
Along the Elbe River…
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Overview
Starting in Dresden in eastern Germany, this tour incorporates scenic river landscapes with palaces and castles, chapels and churches, vineyards and valleys, history and harmony and always, tasty traditional Deutsche cuisine, from sausages to sauerkraut! Dresden is known for its Baroque towers and gables.
For a great view of the city, climb the dome of the Frauenkirche! This famous symbol of Dresden was recently reconstructed and is considered the world’s finest Protestant church. From the dome, one can see Brühl's Terrace (a terrace overlooking the Elbe River); Semper Opera House in Dresden-Baroque architecture; Zwinger (Baroque buildings enclosing a picturesque garden courtyard); the Catholic Hofkirche (the largest church in Saxony and one of Dresden's foremost landmarks) and the Residenzschloss.
The city’s cultural and artistic splendor results from its long history as the capital and Royal residence for the Kings of Saxony, and its importance as a cultural center has given it the nickname Elbflorenz or “Florence of the Elbe”.
Highlights
- Frauenkirche, ‘Church of Our Lady’
- Brühlsche Terrasse, nicknamed ‘The Balcony of Europe’
- Cycling through vineyards
- Semperoper Opera House and Zwinger Palace
- Albrechtsburg, a 15th-century late-Gothic castle
- Martin Luther and the Reformation
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Itinerary
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.Day 2: Dresden - Meissen, 16 mi. (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.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, 40 mi. (65 km)
On the way from Torgau to Wittenberg, you cycle at Lichtenberg Castle via Pretzsch 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.Day 6: Wittenberg/Surrounding - Dessau, 22 mi. (35 km)
Via the Elbe, you can reach the village of Wörlitz with its 112 ha WörlitzEr Park, which was built as the first Landscape Park in English style on the European mainland between 1765 and 1819. Alternatively, you can follow the Elbe directly, or cycle along the baroque town of Oranienbaum to Dessau. Dessau was once the residence of the Ascanians and, with the establishment of the Bauhaus in 1925, has become an address with an international reputation in art, architecture and design.Day 7: Dessau - Barby, 24 mi. (39 km)
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 Barby 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
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Accommodation
Category 1: Nice 2-star, but mostly 3-star hotels and inns
Category 2: Great 3-star to 4-star hotelsInclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 8 nights according to booked category
- Breakfast buffets
- 24-speed hybrid bicycle
- Luggage transportation
- Route descriptions & maps
- 7-day service hotline
- GPS-Tracks on request
What’s Not Included
- Individual arrival at your first hotel in Dresden
- Remaining meals
- Visitor’s tax (appx. 1-5 € per person/night, payment directly at the hotel)
- Entry fees to sights/museums
- Ferry/ship tickets
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily departures from April 23 to September 25, 2022
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
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Pricing
Category 1 Category 2 All other dates $ 1054 £ 601 $ 960 € 689 ₪ 2577 NZ$ 1165 kr 7532 $ 744 $ 1207 £ 689 $ 1,099 € 789 ₪ 2951 NZ$ 1334 kr 8626 $ 852 May 7 to June 24 $ 1192 £ 680 $ 1,085 € 779 ₪ 2913 NZ$ 1317 kr 8516 $ 841 $ 1360 £ 776 $ 1,239 € 889 ₪ 3325 NZ$ 1503 kr 9719 $ 960 June 25 to Sept 4 $ 1222 £ 697 $ 1,113 € 799 ₪ 2988 NZ$ 1351 kr 8735 $ 863 $ 1390 £ 793 $ 1,267 € 909 ₪ 3399 NZ$ 1537 kr 9938 $ 981 Sept 5 to Sept 19 $ 1176 £ 671 $ 1,072 € 769 ₪ 2876 NZ$ 1300 kr 8407 $ 830 $ 1352 £ 772 $ 1,232 € 884 ₪ 3306 NZ$ 1495 kr 9664 $ 954 Single supplement (applies to all seasons) $ 291 £ 166 $ 265 € 190 ₪ 711 NZ$ 321 kr 2077 $ 205 $ 337 £ 192 $ 307 € 220 ₪ 823 NZ$ 372 kr 2405 $ 238 Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 184 £ 105 $ 167 € 120 ₪ 449 NZ$ 203 kr 1312 $ 130
Return transfers, Magdeburg to Dresden*: $ 138 £ 79 $ 125 € 90 ₪ 337 NZ$ 152 kr 984 $ 97
*Advanced reservation required. Min. of 4 participants. Payable on site.
Extra nights
On request
Children discount available. Please ask us.
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
Easy self-guided hotel tour with average daily distances of 25 miles per day over good asphalt roads or bike paths and flat terrain.
Airport Info
Fly to Berlin.
Local Travel
Train from Berlin airport to Dresden, approx. 2-3 hr, cost of ticket approximately €40 depending on connections.
Climate
Please check local conditions just prior to your arrival.
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Extra Stay
Extra nights available in Dresden
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Mecklenburger Radtour.
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