Cycling Holidays from Dresden to Berlin
Journey
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Dresden Royal Palace
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Cyclists on the Elbe River Cycle Path near Meißen
Image source: Rainer Weisflog, Tourismusverband Sächsisches Elbland e.V. -
Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Image source: Investitions- und Marketinggesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH -
St. Nicholas' Church in Potsdam
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Alexanderplatz and TV Tower in Berlin-Mitte
ATTENTION: Due to the current restriction caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus, it is currently not possible to guarantee the start of tours until 20/04/2020. Here you can find more information about the effects of the corona virus on our cycling and walking tours.
What to expect
Along the Elbe and on the flat and well-asphalted Elbe Cycle Path, the tour takes you initially from Dresden to the world famous town of Porcelain – Meissen, the residence city Torgau up until Lutherstadt Wittenberg. There, you can follow the tracks of Reformation. In order to reach Berlin, you then leave the Elbe Cycle Path and take the Europe Biking Path R1 (also called Euro-Route R1) northwards.
It leads you through countryside and forests and you eventually pass the natural reserve Hoher Fläming. With a bit of luck, you can catch sight of the last remaining Great Bustards in Germany. Very soon, you reach the lowlands of Bad Belzig and it begins to become flatter again. You continue passing the city of Beelitz, which is known for its asparagus all over Germany. Maybe you have the chance to try some of the delicious and freshly-stung vegetable?!
This cycle trip is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.
Contact person
Team AugustusTours
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Itinerary
Detailed tour description
Day 1: Individual arrival in Dresden
Seize the first day of your travel from Dresden to Berlin and discover the capitol of Saxony during an individual city stroll. The choice of sights is huge: Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House or the famous Dresden Church of Our Lady await your visit!
Day 2: Dresden – Strehla (approx. 66 km)
The first stage of your bicycle tour to Berlin leads you passed the vineyards of Dresden Elbe Valley. En route, the contemplative Radebeul village centre Altkötzschenbroda is perfect for a break. Soon, the porcelain town Meissen welcomes you with its landmark – the ensemble of cathedral and castle Albrechtsburg. You pass the sport and noodle town Riesa before you will reach your final destination for the day – Strehla.
Day 3: Strehla – Torgau (approx. 40 km)
Today is more of a rural day and you cycle through many little villages. In between, a stop in Belgern is worth it. Belgern is the only Saxon town with a Roland statue. “Roland” is a still image of a knight only equipped with a sword and ensembles the city rights and thus was often used to be set up on market squares or in front of town halls. Now only 20km are left until the residence city Torgau. You should seize the afternoon for a visit of castle Hartenfels and the castle church.
Day 4: Torgau – Lutherstadt Wittenberg (approx. 68 km)
A day filling stage is on the programme today. In Pretzsch, you can change over the river to the other side of the banks via ferry (price not included in cost of travel). On the right side of the river, you continue your bicycle tour via Elster to Lutherstadt Wittenberg, which was the starting point of Martin Luther’s Reformation movement.
This tour can be divided when staying overnight in Pretzsch (results in 37 km/35 km).
Day 5: Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Bad Belzig (approx. 42 km)
Today, you leave the Elbe and continue your bicycle tour to Berlin at the European Bike Path R1 inland through the natural reserve Hoher Fläming and the health resort Bad Belzig. Even from far distance, you can already see the castle complex of Eisenhardt castle. After a city stroll through historic old town, you can relax in the spa "Steintherme Bad Belzig".
Day 6: Bad Belzig – Potsdam (approx. 60 km)
The European Bike Path R1, which has accompanied you on your bicycle tour since Lutherstadt Wittenberg, presents at its best showing you the most wonderful scenery today. Potsdam with Sanssouci Castle and many more pretty castles and parks is today’s final destination. Prior, you ride through the growing region of the famous Beelitzer asparagus and along the banks of lake Schwielow and Templiner See.
Day 7: Potsdam – Berlin-Mitte (approx. 35 km)
You leave Potsdam by crossing the Havel using the Glienicker bridge and keep on riding in the direction of Germany’s capitol Berlin. Through the Berlin forest and along the Greater Wannsee you approach the TV Tower Berlin. Today’s final destination is simultaneously the final destination of your bicycle tour from Dresden to Berlin – The city centre of Germany’s capitol with its numerous sights.
Day 8: Individual journey back home or transfer service to Dresden
Berlin sure lures you with its overwhelming abundance of attractions into undertaking a city stroll. If one overnight stay in Berlin is too short, we gladly offer to book extra nights in Berlin (or any other place according to your travel description). Please do not hesitate to contact us!
This cycle trip is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.
Contact person
Team AugustusTours
0351 - 563 48 20
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Services
Services included
- Welcome greeting on the day of arrival
- 7x overnight stay in hotels and guesthouses with 3-star standard
- 7x continental breakfast
- Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation during your cycle tours
- 1 package of detailed travel information and maps per room
- 24-hours-service-hotline during your bicycling holidays
Bookable value-added services for the bike tour Dresden – Berlin
Please feel free to add the following value-added services to the basic travel package of the tour from Dresden to the German capital Berlin:
- 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 Berlin to Dresden or vice versa (more about our transfer services)
Prices of these value-added services are detailed under the (last) tab "Quotes" of this tour information.
Further advice on the cycling tour from Dresden to Berlin
Please note that in certain cities between Dresden and Berlin compulsory city, tourist or occupancy taxes may be required to be paid. Unless otherwise indicated, these taxes are not included in our prices and have to be paid directly to the hotel.
Please find the prices for additional services going to tab “Quotes”.
This cycle trip is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.
Contact person
Team AugustusTours
0351 - 563 48 20
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Elbe flows through beautiful countryside. Its characteristic features include the towering Elbe Sandstone Massif, delightful riverbank meadows and impressive terrace vineyards. There are charming historical monuments along the river and lovely "old towns".
Since 2002 we have been offering cycling holidays as self-guided tours in English language and thereby have gained a lot of experience with foreign travellers. If you are interested in booking a cycle tour along the Elbe Cycle Path we would be glad to become your travel partner! All you need to worry about are arrival and departure – the entire rest you can leave up to us!
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