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Learn moreThe Elbe Cycle Path - Germany's most popular long-distance cycle path. You decide which section and in which direction you want to cycle. A recommendation is difficult because you will find an incredible density of culture and nature. Dresden Frauenkirche, Meissen porcelain, Sachsenwein, Luther in Wittenberg, Bauhaus in Dessau, Hundertwasser in Magdeburg, there is a lot to experience.
On a trip to Saxon Switzerland, you can swap your bike for hiking boots and climb the heights of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Stop off at a café for a traditional Saxon cake, the "Eierschecke." Discover your own personal Elbe cycle path.
Arrival in the afternoon. Dresden, the Florence on the Elbe, is the cultural metropolis of Saxony. In the cityscape, the Frauenkirche can be seen in the ensemble with the Brühlsche Terrasse, the Hofkirche, the Semperoper and the Zwinger. Especially as a cyclist you always have a beautiful view of the cityscape from the Elbe.
Accommodation location: Dresden
Along the northernmost vineyards in Germany to Diesbar-Seußlitz. In addition to the baroque castle with a beautiful garden, the wine-growing village offers a variety of places to stop and get to know and taste Saxon wine. Continue along the Elbe to the former steel town of Riesa, where you can visit the pasta factory for free, and finally to Strehla. Strehla itself is an idyllic town with over 1000 years of history.
Accommodation location: Overnight stay in Riesa or Strehla
Today the former fortress town of Torgau is your destination. This is where the Soviets and Americans met at the Elbe Bridge during World War II. On the stage, the path leads via the town of Mühlberg with the Cistercian monastery and the Treblitz tree park, past the large district town of Torgau.
Overnight stay in Torgau
On the way from Torgau to Wittenberg you cycle past Lichtenberg Castle, via Pretzsch along the Elbe to Lutherstadt Wittenberg. The largest exhibition on the history of the Reformation in the Luther Hall in Wittenberg invites you to follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther. The town church of St. Marien (UNESCO World Heritage) is also worth seeing.
Overnight stay: Wittenberg
Via the Elbe you reach the town of Wörlitz with its 112-hectare Wörlitzer Park, which was built between 1765 and 1819 as the first English-style landscape park on the European mainland. You can choose to follow the Elbe directly or cycle to Dessau via the baroque town of Oranienbaum. 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.
Overnight stay in Dessau
Today you'll cycle past Gommern and Schönebeck to the beautiful city of Magdeburg. Magdeburg's green citadel fascinates its visitors.
Overnight stay in Magdeburg
After breakfast, journey home on your own or with an extension.
Overnight stay: Magdeburg (departure)
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| 7-speed "basic" freewheel with pannier | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 60,00 € |
| 7/8 speed coaster brake with pannier bag | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 90,00 € |
| 24-speed freewheel with pannier | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 90,00 € |
| women's electric bike with pannier | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 210,00 € |
| Return transfer Magdeburg-Dresden total price up to 2 people (276,00€ total price, reservation required, payable on site, daily by prior arrangement, travel time approx. 2,5 hours, excluding bike) | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 0,00 € |
| Return transfer Magdeburg-Dresden total price 3 to 4 people (289,00€ total price, reservation required, payable on site, daily by prior arrangement, travel time approx. 2,5 hours, excluding bike) | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 0,00 € |
| Return transfer Magdeburg-Dresden total price 5 to 6 people (310,00€ total price, reservation required, payable on site, daily by prior arrangement, travel time approx. 2,5 hours, excluding bike) | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 0,00 € |
| Return transfer Magdeburg-Dresden total price 7 to 8 people (341,00€ total price, reservation required, payable on site, daily by prior arrangement, travel time approx. 2,5 hours, excluding bike) | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 0,00 € |
| Return transfer of your own bike (€15,00 per bike, payable locally) | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 0,00 € |
If 5 people or more travel together, a group discount will be granted during the following periods.
Further information and the discount scale can be found under
Offers > Group discounts
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| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 80,00 € | 90,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 119,00 € | 159,00 € |
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| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 75,00 € | 90,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 125,00 € | 150,00 € |
Daily departure from April 18 to October 04, 2026
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Parking :
Hotel parking: approx. 10-25 € / day (information without guarantee, subject to availability, no pre-reservation, payable on site)
General tip for traveling by car
A comprehensive overview of parking lots can be conveniently viewed on the external website www.parkopedia.de.
Hotel examples - hotel may vary - all rooms with shower/toilet or bath/toilet
Category I = comfort These are middle-class hotels or guesthouses with mostly 3*** stars, rarely 2** stars (according to DEHOGA) or comparable, which offer comfortable rooms, a decent breakfast buffet and a cozy atmosphere. They are mostly in a central location. | Category II Premium Here we book comfort or first-class hotels for you. Some of these are very good 3-star and 4-star hotels (according to DEHOGA) or comparable, which offer special comfort or are highly recommended due to their special location and ambience. They are mostly in a central location. |
Dresden | |
Magdeburg |
Category II = Florence on the Elbe
Category II = Best Western Secret Council
General information
Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.
