Elbe Cycle Path

Dresden - Wittenberg - Dessau

from 549,00 €
264 km
6 (7) Nächte

6 (7) nights
Roundtrip

Roundtrip/point to point: Cycling from point A to point B or back to the starting point (circle tour). A return transfer to the starting point is mostly included or additionally bookable for an extra charge. >> all Roundtrips
Level 1

Level 1 - Easy: Easy cycling in mostly flat areas, without uphill stretches, generally short daily bike-tours - that give you enough time to enjoy the region additionally to your biketour. >>all Level 1 tours
Individual

Individual Tour: You decide for yourself the pace you want to cycle, the sights you want to see along the way and when to take a break. Our detailed maps and route descriptions show you the way. >>all individual tours

Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Cycle along the Elbe Bike Path and discover the breathtaking art treasures of Dresden, the bridge of Loschwitz which is called "Blue Miracle"and many more attractions. You bike through the magnifique landscape, discover the Saxon Wine Route where you have the possibility for wine tasting. One highlight will follow the next one...

Route

Tour Profile / Level 1

Flat, some legs slightly hilly.

Route: Dresden – Dessau (8 days)

Day 1: Dresden
Individual arrival. You arrive in Dresden, which is beautifully located in the Elbe valley. Whether the famous Zwinger, the Semper Opera or the Court Church – a tour of the former royal residents by bicycle will take you to many famous sites.

Day 2: Excursion Dresden – Bad Schandau, approx. 45 km
Use your leisure time in Dresden to visit the highlights of the wonderful city. Or take a short train ride (ticket not included in tourprice) to Bad Schandau. The trip will take you along the Elbe past the "Koenigstein fortress" back to Dresden.

Day 3: Dresden – Meissen, approx. 30 km
From far away you can already see the landmark of the city of Meissen: the impressive castle hill with the cathedral and the Albrechtsburg castle. A visit to the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory is also a must. Enjoy good wine in the evening as you are in the heart of one of the smallest yet most distinguished wine-growing regions of Germany.

Day 4: Meissen – Riesa/Strehla, approx. 28 - 36 km
Today’s tour will take you along the picturesque wine villages located along the Elbe river, especially Diesbar-Seusslitz. Next stop will be Riesa, the city of sports or Strehla with an enchanting rural atmosphere.

Day 5: Riesa/Strehla – Torgau, approx. 40 - 48 km
Your journey continues to Torgau, a Renaissance town featuring Schloss Hartenfels and the palatial church which is known as the first Protestant church of Germany and which was dedicated by Martin Luther.

Day 6: Torgau – Lutherstadt Wittenberg, approx. 68 km
The city Wittenberg is directly connected to the behalf of Martin Luther. Follow the footsteps of the Reformer and other personalities such as Phillip Melanchthon and Lucas Cranach in an individual city tour.

Day 7: Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Dessau, approx. 37 km
On the stage from Wittenberg to Dessau you will cycle through the world-famous Dessau-Wörlitz garden realm. This 100 hectare complex with islands, canals, temples and sculptures is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and invites you to linger. It is only a short way to Dessau.

Day 8: Dessau
Individual departure or extension of stay.

Route: Dresden – Wittenberg (7 days)

Day 1: Individual arrival in Dresden
The "Florence on the Elbe" shines with the world-famous sights of the Church of Our Lady, the Zwinger, the Semper Opera House and the Brühl Terrace and forms a picturesque silhouette.

Day 2: Excursion Bad Schandau, approx. 45 km
In the morning we recommend a ride on the S-Bahn to Bad Schandau (ticket not included). Then cycle relaxed past the most famous sights of Saxon Switzerland, such as the Bastei Rock in Rathen or the Königstein Fortress. Soon you will reach Pillnitz with its famous castle. Passing the three Elbe castles you reach baroque Dresden.

Day 3: Dresden – Meissen, approx. 30 km
From Dresden, the day’s stage takes you via the Karl May town of Radebeul to Meissen. Even from a distance you can see the landmark of Meißen, the castle hill with the cathedral and Albrechtsburg Castle. A visit to the world-famous porcelain manufactory should not be missed on this day.

Day 4: Meissen – Riesa/Strehla, approx. 28 - 36 km
This stage takes you past picturesque wine villages. The sport and noodle town of Riesa or rural Strehla are today’s stage destinations.

Day 5: Riesa/Strehla – Torgau, approx. 48 km / approx. 40 km
You cycle on via Belgern, the town with the only Roland statue in Saxony. In Torgau it is worth visiting Hartenfels Castle and the castle church.

Day 6: Torgau – Lutherstadt Wittenberg, approx. 68 km
From the former Saxon royal seat you cycle via Pretzsch to Wittenberg, the starting point of Martin Luther’s Reformation movement 500 years ago.

Day 7: Wittenberg
Individual return journey or transfer service to Dresden.

Services

6/7 nights in the chosen category
Daily breakfast
Luggage transport
Maps and information material/room
7-day- Servicehotline

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Dates & Prices

daily arrival possible

Dates

Merkmale

Extras

Discount 3rd person (in double room with 2 full paying adults )
0 - 2,99 years	-100%
3 - 12,99 years	-50%

Bicycles & equipment
7/21-speed-bike (6/7 nights)	105/120
E-Bike (6/7 nights)	210/240

Additional nights Dresden
Dresden Cat A (dbl/sgl)	75/110
Dresden Cat B (dbl/sgl)	63/85
other destinations Cat A (dbl/sgl)	68/95
other destinations Cat B (dbl/sgl)	59/78

Transfers Dessau or Wittenberg to Dresden
Individual transfer per bus 1-3 person	230
Collective transfer (fixed timetable)	90
own bike on trasfer	25

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

Category A
3-4* hotels, located in the center

Dresden: Park Inn by Radisson Dresden
Meißen: Dorint Parkhotel Meißen
Riesa: Mercure Hotel Riesa Dresden Elbland
Torgau: Hotel "Goldener Anker" Torgau
Lutherstadt Wittenberg: Best Western soibelmanns Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Dessau-Roßlau: Radisson Blu Fürst Leopold Hotel

Category B
3* hotels uor guest houses, partially a bit outside of town

Dresden: Pension Füg
Meißen: Pension "Zum Goldenen Anker"
Strehla: Ambiente Hotel Strehla
Torgau: Hotel-Pension zum Markt
Lutherstadt Wittenberg: Best Western soibelmanns Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Dessau-Roßlau: City-Pension Dessau-Roßlau

Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bikes including pannier

The following bikes (men’s and women’s) are available for rent:

7-speed with back pedal (hub gears)
21-speed (derailleur)
E-bikes

E-Bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

This makes every bike tour a breeze! If you perhaps had little opportunity to cycle in the last few weeks before the bike tour, if you are not quite sure of your strength, but also with physical limitations, every bike tour will be a pleasure for you! The switchable, almost silent electric drive of our modern bike takes some of the work off your hands, and amplifies the pedal power by 3 times. So now cyclists with different fitness levels can book a bike tour together. Gradients are mastered with ease.

Useful

Arrival - Parking Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Dresden (DRS)
Airport Dresden - Dresden: Line S2 approx. 40min
Dessau - Airport Dresden: with the "Deutsche Bahn" (www.bahn.com) - RE/ICE until "Bahnhof Dresden Neustadt" and with the line S2 to the airport. approx. 3h

Arrival by train

Train station: Dresden, Dessau, Bad Schandau, Wittenberg
With the "Deutsche Bahn" (www.bahn.com)

Arrival by car

Category A
Dresden: some free parking lots in front of the house, public underground car park (€ 8,- per day)
Dessau: underground car park: 9 € per day

Category B
Dresden: very limited amount of parking lots
Dessau: underground car park: € 4,- per night

Transfer

Individual transfer by bus back to Dresden € 230,- flat rate for 1-3 persons + € 25,- per own bike. Departure times freely selectable

or: Collective transfer every Saturday 10 am from Dessau and every Wednesday 10 am from Wittenberg back to Dresden for approx. € 90,-.
Bringing your own bike on the transfer € 25,-.

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Travel stories

5,4 of 6 Stars | 4

We really enjoyed this tour. Cycle paths were excellent...K.M. 04/23

5,3 23.05.2024 | Karen M. Elbe Cycle Path

Elbe River Cycle

We really enjoyed this tour. Cycle paths were excellent. The towns and their history were particularly interesting. Recommend that you extend your stay and enjoy walks around Saxon Switzerland

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 5
Per-Tour information 5
Accomodation 6
Board 4
Luggage transport 6
Route description 5
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 4
Price-performance ratio 5

5,4 05.07.2022 | Jon Valur F. Elbe Cycle Path / Dresden - Dessau

An easy trip, with a beautiful landscape.

The trip was well organized by Rad und reisen and the trip was easy to cycle. The hotels were mostly good but there were not air-conditions in all of the hotels. Nearly all bikes were good but my e-bike was to small for a 2 meters high man. All the ...

Overall satisfaction 5
Booking handling 5
Travel documents 6
Per-Tour information 5
Accomodation 5
Board 6
Luggage transport 6
Route description 6
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 4
Price-performance ratio 5

5,6 18.10.2019 | Frank O. Elbe Cycle Path

Nice trip. Will be even better in the future.

The route is getting needed upgrades because it includes both cobblestone and field stone sections. Several times we had to make detours because new asphalt sections were being laid. The start of the trip stays near the river. Later on you move away from ...

Overall satisfaction 5
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 6
Per-Tour information 5
Accomodation 6
Luggage transport 6
Route description 5
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 5
Bicycle + equipment 6
Price-performance ratio 6

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Elbe Cycle Path

Dresden - Wittenberg - Dessau

Elbe Cycle Path

Dresden - Wittenberg - Dessau