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  • Blick von Elberadweg auf Lauenburg

    Blick von Elberadweg auf Lauenburg

  • Hamburger Speicherstadt © Hamburg Tourismus GmbH Print und Internet

    Hamburger Speicherstadt © Hamburg Tourismus GmbH Print und Internet

  • Marktplatz von Lutherstadt Wittenberg

    Marktplatz von Lutherstadt Wittenberg

  • Dessau Bauhaus

    Dessau Bauhaus

  • Brunnen im Hundertwasserhaus in Magdeburg

    Brunnen im Hundertwasserhaus in Magdeburg

  • Blick vom Elberadweg auf  die Silhouette von Dresden  © Robert Michalk Photography

    Blick vom Elberadweg auf die Silhouette von Dresden © Robert Michalk Photography

  • Dampferparade in Dresden © Sylvio Dittrich

    Dampferparade in Dresden © Sylvio Dittrich

By bike from Hamburg to Dresden along the Elbe Cycle Path

Varied cycling tours from the far north to Florence on the Elbe


No other cycling path in Germany offers as much variety as the Elbe River Cycle Path. With more than 800 kilometres in Germany alone, it is one of the longest cycle paths in our country. Our 13-day bike tour is the right choice if would like to experience the major part of the popular Elbe River Cycle Path.

Along the excellent signposted cycle track, eleven stages will take you through different sceneries. Experience the vast landscapes of the north, the nature reserves in the region of mid-Elbe and the imposing vineyards in the south section of the river before reaching Dresden. Discover charming towns like Hitzacker, Lutherstadt Wittenberg and Meissen, as well as metropolises such as Hamburg and Dresden.

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Duration
13 days/ 12 nights
Travel period
01.04.2024 - 31.10.2024
Anreise: Monday, Wednesday, Sunday
Bookable from
1 person(s)
Total length of tour
645 km
Characteristics of the tour
Level of difficulty: average – demandingPlace-to-place tourAugustusTours Original Tour (organized by AugustusTours)
© Robert Michalk Photography © Robert Michalk Photography
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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Individual arrival in Hamburg
    The Hanseatic city offers a wide range of cultural attractions. Discover the neo-gothic brick architecture and, in contrast to that, futuristic-looking buildings, symbolising the city’s everlasting growth.
    Overnight stay in Hamburg
  • Day 2: Hamburg – Lauenburg (approx. 55 km)
    Your first cycling stage along the Elbe Cycle Path will take you through Geeshacht to the old shipping town Lauenburg. The Elbe – here still very broad – winds its way through the flatland, dispersing into many smaller and larger tributaries.
    Overnight stay in Lauenburg
  • Day 3: Lauenburg – Hitzacker (approx. 55 km)
    Today you will ride through sleepy villages and the Elbe Floodplain UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with its largely untouched fluvial landscape to Hitzacker. The town’s historic centre with numerous half-timbered houses is picturesque situated on an island and invites you for a stroll.
    Overnight stay in Hitzacker
  • Day 4: Hitzacker – Wittenberge (approx. 78 km)
    On your fourth day you will continue to cycle through the peaceful Elbe floodplains. Enjoy the tranquillity and wildlife along the way. You will also pass the former inner German borderland. Soon after that, Wittenberge will appear on the horizon, well known for its many towers.
    Overnight stay in Wittenberge
  • Day 5: Wittenberge – Havelberg (approx. 38 km)
    After leaving Wittenberge you will cycle on dykes along the banks of the Elbe to Havelberg. Visit the city’s impressive cathedral in the Romanesque and Gothic style made of red-brick.
    Overnight stay in Havelberg
  • Day 6: Havelberg – Tangermünde (approx. 50 km)
    The sixth leg of your biking holidays will take you through small villages to Tangermünde. The town’s medieval centre invites you to discover the many red-brick and half-timbered buildings.
    Overnight stay in Tangermünde
  • Day 7: Tangermünde – Magdeburg (approx. 80 km)
    Today’s stage is defined by nature: enjoy the ride through the vast floodplains with its diverse wildlife. Shortly before reaching Magdeburg, stop at the imposing "European water junction" connecting the Elbe, the Elbe-Havel-Canal and the Mid-land Canal. In Magdeburg do not miss to pay a visit to the cathedral and Hundertwasser building.
    Overnight stay in Magdeburg


    Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
    Make it cosier!
    Split the tour with an overnight stay in Bertingen
  • Day 8: Magdeburg – Dessau (approx. 78 - 88 km)
    The cycle path will lead you through the Biosphere Reserve of the Mid-Elbe, one of the last undeveloped floodplains in Central Europe. The untouched nature is home to rare bird species. Soon you will be arriving in Dessau. The Bauhaus buildings and the Masters’ houses from Kandinsky, Klee or Feininger all belong to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.
    Overnight stay in Dessau


    Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
    Make it cosier!
    Split the tour with an overnight stay in Barby
  • Day 9: Dessau – Lutherstadt Wittenberg (approx. 37 km)
    The short cycling stage allows you to explore extensively the world-famous Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 100-hectare large park offers numerous attractions including islands, chanals, temples and statues. Today’s tour ends in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, the starting point of Martin Luther’s Reformation process 500 years ago. Take a walk through the intact 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
  • Day 10: Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Torgau (approx. 68 km)
    Your todays bicycle tour along the Elbe Cycle Path continues through the Elbe floodplains to Torgau, a Renaissance town featuring Schloss Hartenfels and the Palace Church known as the first German Protestant church.
    Overnight stay in Torgau


    Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
    Make it cosier!
    Split the tour with an overnight stay in Pretzsch
  • Day 11: Torgau – Strehla (approx. 40 km)
    Today your cycle tour will take you to Belgern first, the only place with a Roland statue in Saxony. Continuing the journey you can enjoy the enchanting rural atmosphere of the Elbe town Strehla.
    Overnight stay in Strehla
  • Day 12: Strehla – Dresden (approx. 66 km)
    The final leg of your cycle tour will take you to the Riesa first. The city is home to a famous German pasta manufacturer and at its museum, you can gain insight into the modern food production. You will also pass picturesque vineyards, as well as the wine and porcelain city of Meissen with its castle Albrechtsburg. Finally, the cycle path leads you to Dresden. Take a walk through the historic old town and visit the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera House. Enjoy the view from the Brühl’s Terrace – also known as ‘The Balcony of Europe’.
    Overnight stay in Dresden
  • Day 13: Individual departure
    Take your time to review your memories of the journey along the Elbe River Cycle Path before departure. You are welcome to prolong your cycling holidays with additional nights, e.g. in Dresden or other towns along the route. We will be delighted to arrange the accommodations for you.

    Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
    Make it longer!
    Extension to Bad Schandau (1 overnight stay incl. luggage transport)

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 90 € p.p. in a double room,
    from 120 € p.P. in a single room

  • Split the tour with an overnight stay in Bertingen

    Make it cosier!

    The tour from Magdeburg to Hamburg can be split by an overnight stay in Bertingen (approx. 41 km/approx. 33 km, including luggage transport).

    Price: from 110 € p.p. in a double room,
    140 € 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 90 € p.p. in a double room,
    120 € p.p. in a single room

Services

Services included

  • 12 x overnight stay in hotels and guesthouses with 3-star-standard
  • 12 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 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 Hamburg to Dresden:

Accommodation categories

We book mid-range hotels with private facilities for you.

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

Tips on how to get to Hamburg

Arrival by train:
Hamburg is easy to reach by train from all major cities in Germany.
From Hamburg's main train station, you then have the option of using public transportation to get to your hotel.
Current timetable information and prices can be found at www.bahn.de or www.hvv.de.

Arrival by car and parking facilities:
Depending on the hotel, there are direct parking options 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: 01.04.2024 to 05.05.2024
    1,349.00 € per person
    1,749.00 € per person
    Price validity: 06.05.2024 to 07.09.2024
    1,409.00 € per person
    1,809.00 € per person
    Price validity: 08.09.2024 to 31.10.2024
    1,349.00 € per person
    1,749.00 € per person
  • Prices for additional nights
    Dbl
    Sgl
    Hamburg
    90.00 €
    120.00 €
    Dresden
    75.00 €
    110.00 €
  • 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
  • Experience packages
     
    Price
    FlexPLUS
    39.00 € (DZ), 39.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Zwischenübernachtung Bertingen (inkl. Gepäcktransport)
    110.00 € (DZ), 140.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Zwischenübernachtung Barby (inkl. Gepäcktransport)
    90.00 € (DZ), 120.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Zwischenübernachtung Pretzsch (inkl. Gepäcktransport)
    90.00 € (DZ), 120.00 € (EZ)
    per person
    Verlängerung bis Bad Schandau (1 Übernachtung inkl. Gepäcktransport)
    115.00 € (DZ), 135.00 € (EZ)
    per person

As always...

5% Early Bird Discount
on all active holidays

until 29/02/2024 (upon the basic package price)