Itinerary

• Day 1: Individual arrival at Magdeburg
  Experience the Cathedral, the Monastery and stroll in the footsteps of the inventor Otto von Guericke. Magdeburg also offers lots of rambling parkways like the "Elbauenpark" and the "Rothehornpark" where you can relax.
  Overnight stay in Magdeburg
• Day 2: Magdeburg – Tangermünde (approx. 80 km)
  Today you will pass the impressive and technical challenging construction of the waterway junction – a gigantic building project to conect the waterways of Hannover, Magdeburg and Berlin. Milestone of this cycling day will be the famous monastery of Jerichow. The Elbe river cycle path takes you further to Tangermünde. By walking through the town you will discover the traces of 1000 years of history. The most impressive building is the 24 meter high town hall with its opulent decorated front created in the 15th century.
  Overnight stay in Tangermünde
  
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  Make it cosier!
  Split the tour with an overnight stay in Bertingen
• Day 3: Tangermünde – Havelberg (approx. 50 km)
  Today Elbe river cycle path takes you to Havelberg. Havelberg is another round village with half-timbered houses. Do not miss to visit the Romanesque cathedral.
  Overnight stay in Havelberg
• Day 4: Havelberg – Wittenberge (approx. 38 km)
  We recommend to make a break in the town Ruehstaedt. It is known for its big stork population. Every year in spring time about 70 storks turn back from their winter time overseas to live on roofs, pylons or towers. Wittenberge with its numerous towers can already be seen from a distance.
  Overnight stay in Wittenberge
• Day 5: Wittenberge – Hitzacker (approx. 78 km)
  Recreative hours in untouched nature will define your cycling day. Only from time to time you will pass through dreamy villages.
  Overnight stay in Hitzacker
• Day 6: Hitzacker – Lauenburg (approx. 55 km)
  You will pass through an unique landscape called "Wendland" which is characterized by a special form of settlement – the round villages. The landscape is flat and dominated by huge floodplains. They are a paradise for birds like storks, sea eagles or cranes. Lauenburg is an old skippers town with a lot of beautiful restored half-timbered houses from the 16th and 17th century.
  Overnight stay in Lauenburg
• Day 7: Lauenburg – Hamburg (approx. 55 km)
  Most of the time you will cycle along the Elbe riverbanks. Before entering the metropole you will pass a calm area with small villages. You can see Hamburg already from far away. Don t miss the opportunity to take part in a roundtrip by boat. You will get an impression of Hamburg harbour seen from the water with its huge ocean liners and container terminals.
  Overnight stay in Hamburg
• Day 8: Individual departure from Hamburg or transfer service to Magdeburg
  You can of course always extend your bike tour with extra nights in Hamburg or other towns. We will be pleased to arrange additional accommodation for you. In case you are returning home back to Magdeburg, you may take advantage of our transfer service.