Cycling holidays: Elbe Cycle Path from Dresden to Prague (CZ)

Detailed tour description

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

Day 2: Dresden – Pirna/Bad Schandau (approx. 22/45 km)
You will start your bicycle tour along the Elbe River Cycle Path with a first highlight of the day: take your time to stroll through the gardens of Pillnitz Palace, the former summer residence of the royal Wettin family of Saxony. The park with its numerous trees, some of which are more than 200 years old, is regarded as a significant collection of rare and precious plants. From here the journey takes you to the so called 'gate of the Saxon Switzerland': Pirna.

Day 3: Pirna/Bad Schandau – Děčín (approx. 21/44 km)
Today the cycle path will take you along the Elbe past the Koenigstein fortress to Bad Schandau in the heart of Saxon Switzerland. After a few kilometers you leave Germany and continue in the Czech Republic. You will still see some bizarre rocky formations of the Saxon Switzerland before coming to Děčín. We recommend you to visit the local baroque castle, where also Frédéric Chopin went to search for inspiration.

Day 4: Děčín – Litoměřice (approx. 50 km)
From Děčín outwards, you will cycle through Ústí nad Labem and pass the ruin of castle Střekov which is situated atop the River. From here it is only a few kilometres to Litoměřice with its famous chalice house. Take a walk through the old town of Litoměřice to give your day the ideal ending.

Day 5: Litoměřice – Melnik (approx. 45 km)
Today’s cycle tour you should start with a visit of the former fortress and town Terezín only a few kilometres from Litoměřice. The Elbe cycle path leads you through the town of Roudnice before your tour continues to the centre of the bohemian wine growing area Mělník. From the castle in Mělník you can enjoy a marvellous view over the confluence of the two rivers Vltava and Elbe (Labe in Czech).

Day 6: Melnik – Prague (approx. 55 km)
The rest of the tour today the Vltava River will lead you all the way to the Capital of the Czech Republic. The “Golden city” has plenty to offer: Situated on both sides of the River Vltava, the highlights of Prague include the sixteen arches of the 14th century Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square and the irregular cobbled square with its famous Astronomical Clock.

Day 7: Stay in Prague
Use the day to discover Prague on your own. The historic centre is ideal for exploring by foot. You can visit Hradčany and their royal palace. And then just sit back and enjoy the friendly atmosphere in the shops, cafes and wine bars, which make Prague a delightful place to visit.

Day 8: Individual departure from Prague or transfer service to Dresden
After this eventful and unforgettable bike tour from Dresden to Prague you will now set out on your way home. You can of course always extend your journey with extra nights in Prague, Dresden or other overnight locations alont the Elbe Cycling Route. We will be pleased to arrange additional overnight stays for you.

This cycle trip is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.

Services included

• 7 x overnight stay in mid-range hotels with private facilities
• 7 x continental breakfast
• Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation during your cycle tours
• GPS data on request
• 1 package with maps and information material per room (in English language)
• telephone-service-hotline during your cycling holidays

Bookable value-added services for the bike tour Dresden – Prague

Please feel free to add the following value-added services to the basic travel package of the tour from Dresden to Prague:

• Additional nights at every overnight location according to the tour description
• Rental bikes or electric bicycles for the duration of the tour (more about our rental bike service)
• Transfer services from Prague to Dresden (more about our transfer services)
• FlexPLUS: rebook or cancel up to 28 days before arrival without giving reasons (more about our FlexPLUS)

Prices of these value-added services are detailed under the tab "Quotes".

Further advice on the cycling tour from Prague to Dresden

Please note that in certain cities along the Elbe Cycle Path compulsory city, tourist or occupancy taxes are required to be paid. Unless otherwise indicated, these taxes are not included in our prices and have to be paid directly to the hotel.

This cycle trip is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.