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Magdeburg bei Nacht © DZT Francesco Carovillano -
Karte zur Radreise am Elberadweg von Magdeburg nach Hamburg © AugustusTours -
Wasserstraßenkreuz Magdeburg © Madgeburg Marketing, W. Klapper -
Stadttor von Tangermünde © AugustusTours -
Lauenburg © AugustusTours -
Hamburg Hafencity © AugustusTours -
Hamburger Speicherstadt © Hamburg Tourismus GmbH, Andreas Vallbracht
The bike tours are fairly flat and follow the run of the river Elbe. The majority of the trails are in good condition and offer a wide range of cultural and leisure activities, making it ideal for travellers in every age group, for families and groups. The Elbe is one of the "slow" rivers. There is hardly any altitude, so it does not really matter whether you cycle upstream or downstream. However, the prevailing winds from the west and the countryside around the Elbe make the journey upstream preferable.
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 Hamburg to Magdeburg.
Duration | 8 days/ 7 nights |
Travel period | 01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026 Anreise: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
Bookable from | 1 person(s) |
Total length of tour | 355 km |
Characteristics |
Phone +49 (0)351 - 563 48 20
Email: aktiv@augustustours.de
Itinerary
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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 parkways like the "Elbauenpark" and the "Rothehornpark" where you can relax.
Overnight stay in Magdeburg -
Day 2: Magdeburg – Tangermünde (approx. 73 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
Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
Make it cosier!
Split the tour with an overnight stay in Bertingen -
Day 3: Tangermünde – Havelberg (approx. 56 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.
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Day 4: Havelberg – Wittenberge (approx. 38 km)
We recommend to take 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. 75 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
Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
Make it cosier!
Split the tour with an overnight stay in Lenzen -
Day 6: Hitzacker – Lauenburg (approx. 53 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.
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Day 7: Lauenburg – Hamburg (approx. 57 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.
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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.
Bookable ExperiencePACKAGE:
Make it longer!
Extension to Cuxhaven
Experience PACKAGES
Put the crown on your holiday!
Make it cosier!
The tour from Wittenberge to Hitzacker can be split by an overnight stay in Lenzen (approx. 30 km/approx. 45 km, including luggage transport).
Price: from 130 € p.p. in a double room,
185 € p.p. in a single room
Make it cosier!
The tour from Tangermünde to Magdeburg can be split by an overnight stay in Bertingen (approx. 41 km/approx. 33 km, including luggage transport).
Price: from 109 € p.p. in a double room,
139 € p.p. in a single room
Make it longer!
Tip for all those who can't get enough of cycling: Extend your journey and cycle in three stages to Cuxhaven! (Please note: An overnight stay in Cuxhaven on Fridays and Saturdays is only possible with a minimum stay of 2 nights.)
Stages:
Hamburg – Stade (50 km)
Stade – Balje (63 km)
Balje – Cuxhaven (36 km)
Price p.p. in a double room:
incl. luggage transport: 425 €
without luggage transport: 245 €
Make it longer!
Tip for all those who can't get enough of cycling: Extend your journey and cycle in two stages to Cuxhaven! (Please note: An overnight stay in Cuxhaven on Fridays and Saturdays is only possible with a minimum stay of 2 nights.)
Stages:
Hamburg – Wischhafen (83 km)
Wischhafen – Cuxhaven (65 km)
Price p.p. in a double room:
incl. luggage transport: 339 €
without luggage transport: 189 €
Services included
- 7 x overnight stay in hotels and guesthouses with 2- and 3-star-standard
- 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 Magdeburg to Hamburg:
- Additional nights in Magdeburg and Hamburg
- Rental bikes or electric bicycles for the duration of the tour (more about our rental bike service)
- Transfer services from Hamburg to Magdeburg, per own bicycle + 25 €, subject to taking along further persons/intermediate stops (more about our transfer services)
- FlexPLUS: rebook or cancel up to 28 days before arrival without giving reasons (more about our FlexPLUS)
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
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
Arrival by train:
Magdeburg is easy to reach by train from all major cities in Germany.
From Magdeburg's main 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, www.hvv.de and www.mvbnet.de
Arrival by car and parking facilities:
Depending on the hotel, there are direct parking options or often nearby.
Please understand that there are few 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: 01.04.2026 to 10.05.2026incl. luggage transferDblSglPrice validity: 11.05.2026 to 12.09.2026899.00 € per person1,169.00 € per personPrice validity: 13.09.2026 to 31.10.2026929.00 € per person1,199.00 € per person899.00 € per person1,169.00 € per person
- Prices for services included EXCL. luggage transferPrice validity: 01.04.2026 to 10.05.2026DblSglPrice validity: 11.05.2026 to 12.09.2026629.00 € per person899.00 € per personPrice validity: 13.09.2026 to 31.10.2026659.00 € per person929.00 € per person629.00 € per person899.00 € per person
- Prices for additional nightsDblSglMagdeburg75.00 €105.00 €Hamburg95.00 €125.00 €
- Prices for rental bikesPriceTouring bicycle unisex with 21 gears free wheel (from 1.55m)
Flat-rate price for cycling tour99.00 €
per personTouring bicycle unisex with 7 gears back pedal brake (from 1.55m)
Flat-rate price for cycling tour99.00 €
per personTouring bike men with 21 gears free wheel (from 1.70m)
Flat-rate price for cycling tour99.00 €
per personTouring bike men with 7 gears back pedal brake (from 1.70m)
Flat-rate price for cycling tour99.00 €
per personE-Bike unisex with 7 gears back pedal brake (from 1.55m)
Flat-rate price for cycling tour289.00 €
per personSpeedometer
free of charge, according to free0.00 €
per person - Prices for transfer servicesPriceHamburg - Magdeburg
Transfer, flat rate price for 1-2 persons, + 25 € per own bike (subject to taking along further persons /intermediate stops)350.00 € - Experience packages & additional servicesPriceExperience package: additional night in Bertingen109.00 € (DZ), 139.00 € (EZ)
per personExperience package: Extension to Cuxhaven425.00 € (DZ), 540.00 € (EZ)
per personExperience package: Extension to Cuxhaven245.00 € (DZ), 360.00 € (EZ)
per personExperience package: Extension to Cuxhaven339.00 € (DZ), 399.00 € (EZ)
per personExperience package: Extension to Cuxhaven189.00 € (DZ), 249.00 € (EZ)
per personExperience package: Additional night Cuxhaven (1 night)105.00 € (DZ), 115.00 € (EZ)
per personExperience package: additional night in Lenzen130.00 € (DZ), 185.00 € (EZ)
per personFlexPLUS
rebook or cancel up to 28 days before arrival, only available for AugustusTours-Original-Tours39.00 € (DZ), 39.00 € (EZ)
per personDiscount on digital travel documents-20.00 € (DZ), -20.00 € (EZ)
per person