Cycling holidays from Dresden to Dessau
The classical tour along the Elbe from Baroque to Bauhaus
The Elbe, Germany's second largest river, flows through beautiful countryside. Its characteristic features include impressive terrace vineyards in the region around Meissen and tranquil riverbank meadows further north. There are plenty of historical monuments to discover along this part of the Elbe river cycle trail including magnificent castles, palaces and charming ‘old towns’.
Navigation
Duration | 8 days/ 7 nights |
Travel period | 01.04.2024 - 31.10.2024 Anreise: Daily |
Bookable from | 1 person(s) |
Total length of tour | 255 km |
Characteristics of the tour |
Your Contact Persons
Phone +49 (0)351 - 563 48 20
Email: aktiv@augustustours.de
Itinerary
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Day 1: Individual arrival to Dresden
You arrive in the Florence of the Elbe, Dresden, which is beautifully situated along the Elbe valley. Use the rest of the day for a walk along the river or through the Baroque town centre to be enchanted by the city’s historical flair.
Overnight stay in Dresden -
Day 2: Stay in Dresden or day trip to Bad Schandau (approx. 45 km)
Use your leisure time in Dresden to visit the highlights of the wonderful city. Or you take a short ride to Bad Schandau by train in the morning (ticket not included). Back to Dresden by bike, the journey takes you along the Elbe past the “Koenigstein fortress” in the heart of Saxon Switzerland and castle Pillnitz with its beautiful gardens.
Overnight stay in Dresden -
Day 3: Dresden – Meissen (approx. 30 km)
On the first stage of the tour along the Elbe River Cycle Path you will pass the town Radebeul which is famous for its vineyards. Continuing your journey you will soon 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 a must. In the evening enjoy a glass of local wine because you are in the heart of one of the smallest yet most distinguished wine growing regions of Germany.
Overnight stay in Meissen -
Day 4: Meissen – Riesa (cat. A)/ Strehla (cat. B) (approx. 28 km/36 km)
Today’s cycle tour will take you along picturesque wine villages to Riesa, the city of sports. The town is also famous for its pasta production. In the transparent noodle centre you can gain insight into the modern food production of the second largest pasta manufacturer in Germany.
Overnight stay in Riesa (category A) or Strehla (category B) -
Day 5: Riesa (cat. A)/ Strehla (cat. B) – Torgau (approx. 48 km/40 km)
Continuing the tour along the Elbe River Cycle Path you will soon reach Strehla where you will be enjoying the enchanting rural atmosphere of the Elbe town. Today’s destination is Torgau, a Renaissance town featuring Schloss Hartenfels and the Palace Church known as the first German Protestant church.
Overnight stay in Torgau -
Day 6: Torgau – Lutherstadt Wittenberg (approx. 68 km)
After leaving Torgau you will cycle through the Elbe’s floodplains and reach Wittenberg, the starting point of Martin Luther’s Reformation process 500 years ago. Take a walk through the historic centre and visit the various memorial sights dedicated to Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon which were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.
Overnight stay in Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Tip:
This tour can be divided by an overnight stop in Pretzsch (results in approx. 33 km/35 km). Online booking via Experience packages. -
Day 7: Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Dessau (approx. 37 km)
The last leg of the tour along the Elbe cycle path will take you through tranquil Elbe river meadows and past the world-famous Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 100-hectare large park offers numerous attractions including islands, canals, temples and statues. The final destination Dessau played an important role in creating a new architecture style and life philosophy in the 1920’s, the so called ‘Bauhaus’. The Bauhaus building and the Masters’ houses from Kandinsky, Klee or Feininger all belong to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.
Overnight stay in Dessau -
Day 8: Individual departure from Dessau or transfer service to Dresden
After a memorable cycle tour from Dresden to Dessau, you will start your journey back home or you will use our transfer service back to Dresden. You are welcome to prolong your journey with some additional nights, e.g. in Dresden or other towns along the route. We will gladly arrange the accommodations for you.
Services included
- 7 x overnight stay in the booked category with private facilities
- 7 x continental breakfast
- Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation (up to 2 pieces of luggage per person, maximum 20 kg each)
- GPS data on request
- 1 package of detailed travel information and maps per room
- telephone-service-hotline during your cycling holidays
Additional services
Please feel free to add the following value-added services to the basic travel package of the tour from Dresden to Dessau:
- 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 Dessau to Dresden, per own bicycle + 25 € (more about our transfer services)
- FlexPLUS: rebook or cancel up to 28 days before arrival without giving reasons (more about our FlexPLUS)
Accommodation categories
Category A: 3- and 4-star hotels, mainly centrally located
Category B: 3-star hotels and guesthouses/pensions, usually close to the cycle path
Category B: 3-star hotels and guesthouses/pensions, usually close to the cycle path
Further information
Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.
This cycle trip is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.
Arrival & Departure
How to get to the tour
Tipps on how to get to Dresden
Arrival by train:
Dresden is easily accessible by train from all major cities in Germany.
From Dresden's main train station or Neustadt train station, you then have the option of using public transportation to get to your hotel.
Current timetable information and price information can be found at www.bahn.de or at www.dvb.de.
Arrival by car and parking facilities:
Dresden is connected to the main supra-regional traffic network via three freeways. Depending on the hotel, there are direct parking facilities or often nearby. Please understand that there are limited parking facilities at the hotel, especially in the city centers.
Check directly with your starting hotel to see if they offer parking. At www.parkopedia.de you will find a good overview of other parking options and we will be happy to inform you individually.
Arrival by train:
Dresden is easily accessible by train from all major cities in Germany.
From Dresden's main train station or Neustadt train station, you then have the option of using public transportation to get to your hotel.
Current timetable information and price information can be found at www.bahn.de or at www.dvb.de.
Arrival by car and parking facilities:
Dresden is connected to the main supra-regional traffic network via three freeways. Depending on the hotel, there are direct parking facilities or often nearby. Please understand that there are limited parking facilities at the hotel, especially in the city centers.
Check directly with your starting hotel to see if they offer parking. At www.parkopedia.de you will find a good overview of other parking options and we will be happy to inform you individually.
- Prices for services includedPrice validity: 01.04.2024 to 05.05.2024incl. luggage transferDblSglCategory A719.00 € per person979.00 € per personPrice validity: 06.05.2024 to 07.09.2024Category B629.00 € per person799.00 € per personCategory A755.00 € per person1,015.00 € per personPrice validity: 08.09.2024 to 31.10.2024Category B665.00 € per person835.00 € per personCategory A719.00 € per person979.00 € per personCategory B629.00 € per person799.00 € per person
- Prices for additional nightsCategory ADblSglDresden75.00 €110.00 €Meißen68.00 €95.00 €Riesa68.00 €95.00 €Torgau68.00 €95.00 €Lutherstadt Wittenberg68.00 €95.00 €Category BDessau-Roßlau68.00 €95.00 €Dresden63.00 €85.00 €Meißen59.00 €78.00 €Strehla59.00 €78.00 €Torgau59.00 €78.00 €Lutherstadt Wittenberg59.00 €78.00 €Dessau-Roßlau59.00 €78.00 €
- Prices for rental bikesPriceUnisex-Tourenrad mit 21-Gang-Freilauf15.00 €
per person and dayUnisex-Tourenrad mit 7-Gang-Rücktritt15.00 €
per person and dayHerren-Tourenrad mit 21-Gang-Freilauf15.00 €
per person and dayHerren-Tourenrad mit 7-Gang-Rücktritt15.00 €
per person and dayUnisex-Elektrorad mit 7-Gang-Rücktritt30.00 €
per person and dayTachometer0.00 €
per person - Prices for transfer servicesPriceDessau - Dresden
Sammeltransfer, jeden Samstag 10 Uhr, pro eigenes Rad + 25 €, Preis pro Person90.00 €Dessau - Dresden
Individualtransfer, bis 3 Personen (pauschal), pro eigenes Rad + 25 €230.00 € - Experience packagesPriceFlexPLUS39.00 € (DZ), 39.00 € (EZ)
per personZwischenübernachtung Pretzsch (inkl. Gepäcktransport)90.00 € (DZ), 120.00 € (EZ)
per person
As always...
5% Early Bird Discount
on all active holidays
until 29/02/2024 (upon the basic package price)