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  • Semperbau Dresden © Frank Exß DML BY

    Semperbau Dresden © Frank Exß DML BY

  • Das Schloss Hartenfels in Torgau © DZT Christof Herdt

    Das Schloss Hartenfels in Torgau © DZT Christof Herdt

  • Radfahrer am Elberadweg in Dresden

    Radfahrer am Elberadweg in Dresden

  • Radfahrer am Elberadweg bei Meißen © DMG Erik Gross DML-BY

    Radfahrer am Elberadweg bei Meißen © DMG Erik Gross DML-BY

  • Marktplatz in Wittenberg

    Marktplatz in Wittenberg

  • Magdeburg bei Nacht © DZT Francesco Carovillano

    Magdeburg bei Nacht © DZT Francesco Carovillano

  • Hundertwasserhaus in Magdeburg

    Hundertwasserhaus in Magdeburg

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.
Duration
8 days/ 7 nights
Travel period
01.04.2024 - 31.10.2024
Anreise: Daily
Bookable from
1 person(s)
Total length of tour
290 km
Characteristics of the tour
Level of difficulty: easy – averagePlace-to-place tourAugustusTours Original Tour (organized by AugustusTours)
© Robert Michalk Photography © Robert Michalk Photography
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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. Tip: We recommend an extra night in Dresden for a day trip to the Saxon Switzerland. You will get back by local train to Dresden (approx. 45 km)
    Overnight stay in Dresden
  • Day 2: Dresden – Meissen (approx. 30 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
  • Day 3: Meissen – Riesa (cat. A)/ Strehla (cat. B) (approx. 28 km/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 Riesa (category A) or Strehla (category B)
  • Day 4: Riesa (cat. A)/ Strehla (cat. B) – Torgau (approx. 48 km/40 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. 68 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 Tip: This tour can be divided by an overnight stop in Pretzsch (results in approx. 33 km/35 km). Online booking via "Erlebnispaket".
  • Day 6: Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Dessau (approx. 37 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. 78 - 88 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 Tip: This tour can be divided by an overnight stop in Barby (results in approx. 40 km/42 km). Online booking via "Erlebnispaket".
  • 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.

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Services

Services included

  • 7 x overnight stay in the booked category with private facilities
  • 7 x continental breakfast
  • Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation during your bike tours
  • GPS data on request
  • 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:

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

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.

Prices

  • Prices for services included
    incl. luggage transfer
    Dbl
    Sgl
    Price validity: 01.04.2017 to 31.10.2024
    Category A
    769.00 € per person
    1,029.00 € per person
    Category B
    699.00 € per person
    899.00 € per person
    Price validity: 01.04.2024 to 05.05.2024
    Category A
    769.00 € per person
    1,029.00 € per person
    Category B
    699.00 € per person
    899.00 € per person
    Price validity: 06.05.2024 to 07.09.2024
    Category A
    805.00 € per person
    1,065.00 € per person
    Category B
    735.00 € per person
    935.00 € per person
    Price validity: 08.09.2024 to 31.10.2024
    Category A
    769.00 € per person
    1,029.00 € per person
    Category B
    699.00 € per person
    899.00 € per person
  • Prices for additional nights
    Dbl
    Sgl
    Category A
    Dresden
    75.00 €
    110.00 €
    Meißen
    68.00 €
    95.00 €
    Riesa
    68.00 €
    95.00 €
    Torgau
    68.00 €
    95.00 €
    Lutherstadt Wittenberg
    68.00 €
    95.00 €
    Dessau-Roßlau
    68.00 €
    95.00 €
    Magdeburg
    68.00 €
    95.00 €
    Category B
    Dresden
    63.00 €
    85.00 €
    Meißen
    59.00 €
    78.00 €
    Strehla
    59.00 €
    78.00 €
    Torgau
    59.00 €
    78.00 €
    Lutherstadt Wittenberg
    59.00 €
    78.00 €
    Dessau-Roßlau
    59.00 €
    78.00 €
    Magdeburg
    59.00 €
    78.00 €
  • Prices for rental bikes
     
    Price
    Unisex-Tourenrad mit 21-Gang-Freilauf
    15.00 €
    per person and day
    Unisex-Tourenrad mit 7-Gang-Rücktritt
    15.00 €
    per person and day
    Herren-Tourenrad mit 21-Gang-Freilauf
    15.00 €
    per person and day
    Herren-Tourenrad mit 7-Gang-Rücktritt
    15.00 €
    per person and day
    Unisex-Elektrorad mit 7-Gang-Rücktritt
    30.00 €
    per person and day
    Tachometer (nach freier Verfügbarkeit)
    0.00 €
    per person
  • Prices for transfer services
     
    Price
    Magdeburg - Dresden
    Sammeltransfer, jeden Sonntag 10 Uhr, pro eigenes Rad + 25 €, Preis pro Person
    110.00 €
    Magdeburg - Dresden
    Buspreis, bis 3 Personen (pauschal), pro eigenes Rad + 25 €
    300.00 €
  • Experience packages
     
    Price
    FlexPLUS
    39.00 € (DZ), 39.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Zusatznacht Pretzsch (inkl. Gepäcktransport)
    90.00 € (DZ), 120.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Zusatznacht Barby (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)

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