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  • Semperbau Dresden © Frank Exß (DML-BY)
    Semperbau Dresden © Frank Exß (DML-BY)
  • Karte zur Radreise am Elberadweg von Dresden nach Magdeburg © AugustusTours
    Karte zur Radreise am Elberadweg von Dresden nach Magdeburg © AugustusTours
  • Radfahrer am Elberadweg in Dresden
    Radfahrer am Elberadweg in Dresden
  • Blick auf Meißen © AugustusTours
    Blick auf Meißen © AugustusTours
  • Radfahrer am Schloss Hartenfels in Torgau © AugustusTours
    Radfahrer am Schloss Hartenfels in Torgau © AugustusTours
  • Schlosskirche in Lutherstadt Wittenberg © DZT, Christof Herdt
    Schlosskirche in Lutherstadt Wittenberg © DZT, Christof Herdt
  • Magdeburger Dom © AugustusTours
    Magdeburger Dom © AugustusTours
  • Grüne Zitadelle in Magdeburg © www.AndreasLander.de
    Grüne Zitadelle in Magdeburg © www.AndreasLander.de

Cycling holidays from Dresden to Magdeburg

Along picturesque vineyards and fairytale castles


You arrive in the Florence of the Elbe, Dresden, which is beautifully located along the Elbe valley. Experience in Magdeburg the famous Cathedral and the Monastery. You arrive in the Florence of the Elbe, Dresden, which is beautifully located along the Elbe valley. Magdeburg offers lots of rambling parkways where you can relax. Experience also the famous Cathedral and the Monastery.

Please note: This cycle tour can also be booked in the opposite direction. Click here for the cycle tour along the Elbe Cycle Path from Magdeburg to Dresden.
Navigation
Duration
8 days/ 7 nights
Travel period
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
Anreise: Daily
Bookable from
1 person(s)
Total length of tour
290 km
Characteristics
Level of difficulty: easy – averageLevel of difficulty: easy – average
Place-to-place tourPlace-to-place tour
AugustusTours Original Tour (organized by AugustusTours)AugustusTours Original Tour (organized by AugustusTours)
© Robert Michalk Photography © Robert Michalk Photography
Your Contact Persons

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Individual arrival at Dresden
    You arrive in the "Florence of the Elbe", 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 residence will take you past the most important sites.
    Overnight stay in Dresden
  • Day 2: Dresden – Meissen (approx. 28 km)
    Today you will see the vineyards around Radebeul. 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. In the evening you should enjoy a good wine as you are in the heart of one of the smallest yet most distinguished winegrowing regions of Germany.
    Overnight stay in Meissen


    Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
    Make it more active!
    Kayak tour on the Elbe
  • Day 3: Meissen – area Riesa (approx. 28-36 km)
    Today’s tour will take you along the picturesque wine villages located along the Elbe river, especially Diesbar-Seußlitz. Destination today will be Riesa, the city of sports. The town is also famous for its pasta production. In the transparent noodle centre you can gain an insight into the modern food production at the second biggest German pasta manufacturer.
    Overnight stay in area Riesa
  • Day 4: area Riesa – Torgau (approx. 40-49 km)
    On the way you will be enjoying the enchanting rural atmosphere of the Elbe town of Strehla. You 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.
    Overnight stay in Torgau
  • Day 5: Torgau – Lutherstadt Wittenberg (approx. 70 km)
    First you will have a ride passing through the floodplains of the river Elbe until Pretzsch. Today you will be staying in Wittenberg, a town which became famous through Martin Luther. As the historic, spiritual and cultural centre of Europe, Wittenberg was influenced by such important historical figures as Martin Luther, Philipp Melanchthon, Lucas Cranach the Elder and Lucas Cranach the Younger. In 1996 the Luther memorials were placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
    Overnight stay in Lutherstadt Wittenberg


    Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
    Make it cosier!
    Split the tour with an overnight stay in Pretzsch
  • Day 6: Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Dessau (approx. 40 km)
    This leg will take you through the beautiful meadows of the Elbe and past the world-famous Wörlitzer Park and Gardens. The 100-hectare large park offers numerous attractions including islands, canals, temples and statues. With Dessau you will enter a town which played an important role for a new architecture style including a whole life philosophy occurred in the 1920s, the so called "Bauhaus".
    Overnight stay in Dessau
  • Day 7: Dessau – Magdeburg (approx. 84 km)
    Between Barby and Magdeburg you will cycle across another biosphere reserve along the river Elbe giving home to lots of vulnerable species of birds. Magdeburg offers lots of rambling parkways where you can relax. Experience also the famous Cathedral and the Monastery.
    Overnight stay in Magdeburg


    Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
    Make it cosier!
    Split the tour with an overnight stay in Barby
  • Day 8: Individual departure from Magdeburg or transfer service to Dresden
    We hope that you have had an eventful and unforgettable bike tour from Dresden to Magdeburg and wish you a pleasant way home. You can of course always extend your journey with extra nights in Magdeburg, Dresden or other overnight locations along the cycle route. We will be pleased to arrange additional accommodation for you. In case you have to get back to Dresden, we can offer you our convenient transfer service.

ErlebnisBAUSTEINExperience PACKAGES

Put the crown on your holiday!

Split the tour with an overnight stay in Pretzsch
ErlebnisBAUSTEIN

Make it cosier!

The tour from Torgau to Lutherstadt Wittenberg can be divided by an overnight stay in Pretzsch (approx. 35 km/approx. 35 km, including luggage transport).

Price: from 85 € p.p. in a double room,
from 115 € p.P. in a single room

Split the tour with an overnight stay in Barby
ErlebnisBAUSTEIN

Make it cosier!

The stage from Dessau to Magdeburg can be split by an overnight stay in Barby (approx. 41 km/approx. 47 km, including luggage transport).

Price: from 85 € p.p. in a double room,
115 € p.p. in a single room

Kayak tour on the Elbe
Kajak-Tour auf der Elbe in Meißen © aktiv tours meissen

Make it more active!

Paddle a kayak on the Elbe between Meissen and the wine village of Diesbar-Seusslitz and enjoy the view of Albrechtsburg Castle and the vineyards.

After being provided with the equipment and a thorough briefing, you will paddle towards your destination for approx. 1.5 hours. Once you arrive in Diesbar, your boat hire company will hand over your bikes. Now you can either get back to Meissen with the hire company or individually by bus and spend an extra night in Meissen. Or you can cycle straight on to Riesa/Strehla. (Tip: This option is only suitable for cycle tours downstream. For tours upstream, we recommend the extra night in Meissen).

bookable from 2 persons

Services:

  • 1x kayak tour Meissen - Diesbar (approx. 1.5 h)
  • 1x bike transport to Diesbar
  • optional: 1x overnight stay in Meissen

Price kayak tour: 45 € p.p.

Price kayak tour incl. overnight stay in Meissen: from 99 € p.p. in a double room

Photo © aktiv tours meissen

Services

Services included

  • 7 x overnight stay in the booked category with private facilities
  • 7 x continental breakfast
  • Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation (9am-5pm, up to 2 pieces of luggage per person, maximum 20 kg each)
  • GPS data
  • 1 package with maps and information material per room (in English language)
  • 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 Magdeburg:

Travel documents

APP testers wanted: As an alternative to analog travel documents, we are happy to provide you with our new travel app on this trip! If desired, please let us know when booking in step 4 under "comments"!

Travel documents

Less paper, more savings!
This tour, you can do without printed travel documents – you will receive all information digitally (PDF route booklet and GPS data). As a thank you, we offer you a discount of 20 € per room. Simple, practical and consciously sustainable! Please select this option when booking.

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

Further information

Local taxes such as visitor's tax or city tax, parking, pets, lunch packages and ferries are not included in the tour price unless otherwise stated and must be paid locally.

This tour is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.

Arrival & Departure

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.

Prices

  • Prices for services included
    incl. luggage transfer
    Dbl
    Sgl
    Price validity: 01.04.2026 to 10.05.2026
    Category A
    839.00 € per person
    1,129.00 € per person
    Category B
    745.00 € per person
    975.00 € per person
    Price validity: 11.05.2026 to 12.09.2026
    Category A
    875.00 € per person
    1,165.00 € per person
    Category B
    779.00 € per person
    1,009.00 € per person
    Price validity: 13.09.2026 to 31.10.2026
    Category A
    839.00 € per person
    1,129.00 € per person
    Category B
    745.00 € per person
    975.00 € per person
  • Prices for services included EXCL. luggage transfer
    Dbl
    Sgl
    Price validity: 01.04.2026 to 10.05.2026
    Category A
    659.00 € per person
    949.00 € per person
    Category B
    565.00 € per person
    795.00 € per person
    Price validity: 11.05.2026 to 12.09.2026
    Category A
    695.00 € per person
    985.00 € per person
    Category B
    599.00 € per person
    829.00 € per person
    Price validity: 13.09.2026 to 31.10.2026
    Category A
    659.00 € per person
    949.00 € per person
    Category B
    565.00 € per person
    795.00 € per person
  • Prices for additional nights
    Dbl
    Sgl
    Category A
    Dresden
    80.00 €
    119.00 €
    Meissen
    75.00 €
    105.00 €
    Riesa
    75.00 €
    105.00 €
    Torgau
    75.00 €
    105.00 €
    Lutherstadt Wittenberg
    75.00 €
    105.00 €
    Dessau-Roßlau
    75.00 €
    105.00 €
    Magdeburg
    75.00 €
    105.00 €
    Category B
    Dresden
    69.00 €
    89.00 €
    Meissen
    65.00 €
    85.00 €
    Riesa
    65.00 €
    85.00 €
    Torgau
    65.00 €
    85.00 €
    Lutherstadt Wittenberg
    65.00 €
    85.00 €
    Dessau-Roßlau
    65.00 €
    85.00 €
    Magdeburg
    65.00 €
    85.00 €
  • Prices for rental bikes
     
    Price
    Touring bicycle unisex with 21 gears free wheel (from 1.55m)
    Flat-rate price for cycling tour
    99.00 €
    per person
    Touring bicycle unisex with 7 gears back pedal brake (from 1.55m)
    Flat-rate price for cycling tour
    99.00 €
    per person
    Touring bike men with 21 gears free wheel (from 1.70m)
    Flat-rate price for cycling tour
    99.00 €
    per person
    Touring bike men with 7 gears back pedal brake (from 1.70m)
    Flat-rate price for cycling tour
    99.00 €
    per person
    E-Bike unisex with 7 gears back pedal brake (from 1.55m)
    Flat-rate price for cycling tour
    289.00 €
    per person
    Speedometer
    free of charge, according to free
    0.00 €
    per person
  • Prices for transfer services
     
    Price
    Shared transfer: Magdeburg - Dresden (every Sunday 10:00 a.m.), price per person,+ 25 € per own bike
    Sammeltransfer, jeden Sonntag 10 Uhr, pro eigenes Rad + 25 €, Preis pro Person
    140.00 €
    Bus transfer: Magdeburg - Dresden, flat-rate price for 1-2 persons, + 25 € per own bike
    Buspreis, bis 2 Personen (pauschal), pro eigenes Rad + 25 €
    310.00 €
  • Experience packages & additional services
     
    Price
    Experience package: additional night in Pretzsch
    85.00 € (DZ), 115.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Experience package: additional night in Barby
    85.00 € (DZ), 115.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Experience package: Kayak tour on the Elbe
    119.00 € (DZ), 159.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Experience package: Kayak tour on the Elbe
    99.00 € (DZ), 125.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Experience package: Kayak tour on the Elbe
    45.00 € (DZ), 45.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    FlexPLUS
    rebook or cancel up to 28 days before arrival, only available for AugustusTours-Original-Tours
    39.00 € (DZ), 39.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Discount on digital travel documents
    -20.00 € (DZ), -20.00 € (EZ)
    per person