The 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, Meissner 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 scale the heights of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Stay in a café with a typical Saxon cake, the "Eierschecke". Discover your personal Elbe cycle path.
Bike tour in reverse order: ELB 06 - Dresden-Wittenberg
Similar bike tours:
ELB 07 U - Elbe Cycle Path Dessau-Dresden (8 days / 7 nights)
ELB 08 U - Elbe Cycle Path Magdeburg-Dresden (9 days / 8 nights)
Info: Your tour starts in WIttenberg and takes you to Dresden. If you want to start from Dessau or Magdeburg, then take a look at the tours mentioned at the top of this page. (ELB 07 U & ELB 08 U)
Arrival in the afternoon. 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 place: Wittenberg,
Today you cycle past Lichtenberg Castle via Pretzsch along the Elbe. Your destination is the former fortress town of Torgau. This is where the Soviets and Americans met at the Elbe Bridge during World War II.
Overnight place: Torgau
On the stage, the path leads through the town of Mühlberg with the Cistercian monastery and the Treblitz tree park. Further along the Elbe to Strehla, an idyllic town with a history of more than 1000 years. Continue cycling to the former steel town of Riesa, where you can visit the pasta factory for free.
Overnight place: Riesa or Strehla
Today the path leads you 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. When you arrive in Meissen, a visit to the Porzellan Manufaktur (under your own management) and the Albrechtsburg (under your own management) is a must.
Overnight place: Meissen
On the way from Meissen, it is worth leaving the Elbe cycle path and cycling the vineyards between Radebeul and Meissen. In Radebeul there is the opportunity to visit the Karl May Museum (own management) or to take one of the guided tours of Wackerbarth Castle (own management). In the afternoon you will reach Dresden, the Florence on the Elbe and 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.
Overnight place: Dresden
Today's excursion takes you to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. You cycle along the banks of the Elbe, past the Albrecht Castles and see the former royal vineyards on the hillside. We continue past the Blue Wonder, an Elbe bridge that crosses the Elbe in a suspension construction without a pier, towards Pirna. On the way you pass the pleasure palace Pillnitz with pleasure garden. In the town of Pirna you should visit the market square with its Renaissance town hall. You cycle through the narrowing Elbe valley, pass the town of Wehlen and reach the spa town of Rathen. The rock castle and the bastion, which you can reach on foot from the valley, lure you here. You can take your own ferry across the Elbe to Königstein, the town at the foot of Königstein Fortress (own). At the end of your tour you should stop off in Bad Schandau on the Elbe promenade for tea or coffee and taste a Saxon cake specialty. Your return journey from Bad Schandau takes place on your own with the S-Bahn directly to Dresden.
Overnight place: Dresden
After breakfast, journey home on your own or with an extension.
Overnight place: Dresden (departure)
| Price in € per person * | Cat I | Cat II |
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| Double room including breakfast | €469 | €579 |
| Single room including breakfast | €619 | €759 |
From 29.04.2023/12.05.2023 to XNUMX
From 13.05.2023/20.09.2023 to XNUMX
From 21.09.2023/02.10.2023 to XNUMX
Children up to 4 years
From 5 to 15 years applies:
From the age of 16 applies:
When 5 people or more are traveling together. A group discount will be given in the following periods.
Further information and the discount scale can be found under Offers > Group discounts.
Period:
Note: All prices are per person.
Dresden
| Cat I | Cat II |
Double room (DR) | 79 EUR | 89 EUR |
Single room (SR) | 119 EUR | 149 EUR |
Wittenberg,
| Cat I | Cat II |
Double room (DR) | 71 EUR | 89 EUR |
Single room (SR) | 119 EUR | 149 EUR |
Most popular waterway with lots of variety
Daily departure from April 15 - October 08, 2023
| Price in € per person * 2023 | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|
| Double room including breakfast | €469 | €579 |
| Single room including breakfast | €619 | €759 |
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Book now Price calculatorTrain: to Wittenberg main station / from Dresden main station
Parking:
Return transfer Dresden-Wittenberg: from 4 people, reservation required, payable on site. For more information, see the "Prices" tab.
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. |
Wittenberg, | |
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| Category I = Hotel Acron | Category II = Luther Hotel Wittenberg |
Torgau | |
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| Category I = Hotel Goldener Anker | Category II = Hotel Torgauer Brauhof |
Dresden | |
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| Category I = Park Inn | Category II = Florence on the Elbe |
The tour is also possible in reverse order! (See ELB 06)
NOT INCLUDED: Cultural tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
