-
Semperbau Dresden © Frank Exß (DML-BY)
-
Karte zur Radreise am Elberadweg von Dresden nach Magdeburg © AugustusTours
-
Radfahrer am Elberadweg in Dresden
-
Blick auf Meißen © AugustusTours
-
Radfahrer am Schloss Hartenfels in Torgau © AugustusTours
-
Schlosskirche in Lutherstadt Wittenberg © DZT, Christof Herdt
-
Magdeburger Dom © AugustusTours
-
Grüne Zitadelle in Magdeburg © www.AndreasLander.de
Cycling holidays from Dresden to Magdeburg
Along picturesque vineyards and fairytale castles
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.
Duration | 8 days/ 7 nights |
Travel period | 12.05.2025 - 31.10.2025 Anreise: Daily |
Bookable from | 1 person(s) |
Total length of tour | 290 km |
Characteristics | ![]() ![]() ![]() |


Phone +49 (0)351 - 563 48 20
Email: aktiv@augustustours.de
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. 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
Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
Make it more active!
Kayak tour on the Elbe -
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
Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
Make it cosier!
Split the tour with an overnight stay in Pretzsch -
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
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.
Experience PACKAGES: Put the crown on your holiday!
-
Split the tour with an overnight stay in Pretzsch
Make it cosier!
The tour from Torgau to Lutherstadt Wittenberg can be divided by an overnight stay in Pretzsch (approx. 33 km/approx. 35 km, including luggage transport).
Price: from 95 € p.p. in a double room,
from 126 € p.P. in a single room -
Split the tour with an overnight stay in Barby
Make it cosier!
The stage from Dessau to Magdeburg can be split by an overnight stay in Barby (approx. 40 km/approx. 42 km, including luggage transport).
Price: from 95 € p.p. in a double room,
126 € p.p. in a single room -
Kayak tour on the Elbe
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 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:
- 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 Magdeburg 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 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 tour is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.
Arrival & Departure
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: 01.04.2025 to 11.05.2025incl. luggage transferDblSglCategory A839.00 € per person1,129.00 € per personPrice validity: 12.05.2025 to 13.09.2025Category B745.00 € per person965.00 € per personCategory A875.00 € per person1,165.00 € per personPrice validity: 14.09.2025 to 31.10.2025Category B779.00 € per person999.00 € per personCategory A839.00 € per person1,129.00 € per personCategory B745.00 € per person965.00 € per person
- Prices for services included EXCL. luggage transferPrice validity: 01.04.2025 to 11.05.2025DblSglCategory A749.00 € per person1,039.00 € per personPrice validity: 12.05.2025 to 13.09.2025Category B655.00 € per person875.00 € per personCategory A785.00 € per person1,075.00 € per personPrice validity: 14.09.2025 to 31.10.2025Category B689.00 € per person909.00 € per personCategory A749.00 € per person1,039.00 € per personCategory B655.00 € per person875.00 € per person
- Prices for additional nightsCategory ADblSglDresden80.00 €117.00 €Meissen72.00 €100.00 €Riesa72.00 €100.00 €Torgau72.00 €100.00 €Lutherstadt Wittenberg72.00 €100.00 €Dessau-Roßlau72.00 €100.00 €Category BMagdeburg72.00 €100.00 €Dresden66.00 €89.00 €Meissen62.00 €82.00 €Strehla62.00 €82.00 €Torgau62.00 €82.00 €Lutherstadt Wittenberg62.00 €82.00 €Dessau-Roßlau62.00 €82.00 €Magdeburg62.00 €82.00 €
- Prices for rental bikesPricetouring bike unisex with 21 gears free wheel
Bike rental from day of arrival to last cycling day (min. height 155 cm, other on request)15.00 €
per person and dayTouring bicycle unisex with 7 gears back pedal
Bike rental from day of arrival to last cycling day (min. height 155 cm, other on request)15.00 €
per person and dayTouring bike men with 21 gears free wheel
Bike rental from day of arrival to last cycling day (min. height 170 cm)15.00 €
per person and dayTouring bike men with 7 gears back pedal
Bike rental from day of arrival to last cycling day (min. height 170 cm)15.00 €
per person and dayE-Bike unisex with 7 gears back pedal
Bike rental from day of arrival to last cycling day (min. height 155 cm, other on request)30.00 €
per person and daySpeedometer
free of charge, according to free0.00 €
per person - Prices for transfer servicesPriceShared 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 Person120.00 €Bus transfer: Magdeburg - Dresden, flat-rate price for 1-2 persons, + 25 € per own bike
Buspreis, bis 2 Personen (pauschal), pro eigenes Rad + 25 €300.00 € - Experience packages & additional servicesPriceFlexPLUS
up to 28 days before arrival, you can rebook or cancel free of charge one time39.00 € (DZ), 39.00 € (EZ)
per personAdditional night Pretzsch with luggage transfer95.00 € (DZ), 126.00 € (EZ)
per personAdditional night Barby with luggage transfer95.00 € (DZ), 126.00 € (EZ)
per personKayak tour on the Elbe
bookable from 2 persons45.00 € (DZ), 45.00 € (EZ)
per personKayak tour on the Elbe incl. overnight stay in Meissen (cat. A)
bookable from 2 persons109.00 € (DZ), 149.00 € (EZ)
per personKayak tour on the Elbe incl. overnight stay in Meissen (cat. B)
bookable from 2 persons99.00 € (DZ), 125.00 € (EZ)
per person