By bike from Magdeburg to Prague (CZ)

Itinerary

• Day 1: Individual arrival in Magdeburg
  Welcome to Magdeburg – the capital of Saxony-Anhalt! This old city has many tales to tell. The local historical monuments and building will satisfy your curiosity. For example the Magdeburg Dome, symbol of the city, or the 12th or 13th century fortresses surrounding the old town will transfer you to another time!
  Overnight stay in Magdeburg
• Day 2: Magdeburg – Dessau (approx. 78 - 88 km)
  As you are cycling along the river Elbe, notice the purity of the surrounding nature! This UNESCO protected area - the Biosphere Reserve of the Middle Elbe – contains the largest interconnected water meadow area of Middle Europe and includes the Elbe floodplains as a unique biotope which serves as a shelter for many endangered species. The reserve also contains Woerlitzer Park. This is the oldest landscape park and one of the first and largest English parks in continental Europe. Your last stop will be the city of Dessau. Explore the local ‘Bauhaus’ architecture and visit the Bauhaus Collage or Museum.
  Overnight stay in Dessau
  
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• Day 3: Dessau – Lutherstadt Wittenberg (approx. 37 km)
  On your second bike tour along the Elbe River you will pass the Biosphere Reserve for a few more kilometers before you reach the beautiful city Lutherstadt Wittenberg. There are many exciting places you can go to. A fun and relaxing way to spend the rest of the day is a visit to either the Alaris butterfly park, the NABU Center "Im Stadtwald" or the local zoo. If you are in for a more cultural experience, you can visit Wittenberg’s 14th century Reformation Church, the House of Lucas Cranach or Martin Luther, or the one-hundred-waters Luther-Melanchthon-Gymnasium. A perfect ending to the day offers Luthersbrunnen – local restaurant offering regional specialties.
  Overnight stay in Lutherstadt Wittenberg
• Day 4: Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Torgau (approx. 68 km)
  On the fourth day of your bicycle holidays you will be passing through the floodplains of the River Elbe until you reach the city of Pretzsch. The 16th century renaissance castle of Pretzsch offers itself as an ideal location for a snack. After you have left Pretzsch, you will bike approx. 20 more kilometers until you reach the border to Saxony and from there you will bike along the Elbe all the way to Torgau.
  Overnight stay in Torgau
  
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• Day 5: Torgau – Riesa and surrounding area (approx. 40 - 48 km)
  Passing by the villages hemming the River Elbe, one worth paying a visit is Belgern. The main attraction here is the city hall, painted in vermilion, guarded by the statue "Roland of Belgern". Once you have left the village, you will continue along the River Elbe until you reach the city of sports, Riesa. Riesa is home to the popular pasta producer and in the pasta museum you will learn everything about the pasta rich in form.
  Overnight stay in Riesa and surrounding area
• Day 6: Riesa and surrounding area – Dresden (approx. 58 - 66 km)
  Biking further along the Elbe River, you will pass by lovely wine villages until you reach Meissen, a highlight of today’s bike tour. The city of porcelain welcomes you in its whole noble beauty. With the castle Albrechtsturm, the porcelain manufactory, the late gothic city hall and many more, the city Meissen is annually visited by hundreds of thousands of people. Follow the River Elbe from Meissen and you will soon reach the town of Radebeul. This wine, mansion and garden city, with its eight historical village centers and two residential neighborhoods, is located directly on Saxony’s wine. Your final destination for today is Dresden, known as the Florence of the Elbe.
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• Day 7: Dresden – Decin (approx. 66 km)
  Before continuing your tour you should visit the famous historical centre of Dresden. Whether the famous Zwinger, the Semper Opera or the Court Church – a tour of the former royal residence by bicycle will take you past many sites. Your today’s bicycle tour along the Elbe River Cycle Path leads you to the gardens of Pillnitz Palace, the former summer residence of the royal Wettin family of Saxony. The park with its numerous trees, some of which are more than 200 years old, is regarded as a significant collection of rare and precious plants. From here the journey takes you along the Elbe River past the famous Bastei rock formation, past Koenigstein fortress and past Bad Schandau (the heart of Saxon Switzerland). Soon you will leave Germany and cross the border to the Czech Republic. Now the Elbe valley widens again and you will soon be welcomed by your todays stage destination, the city of Decin.
  Overnight stay in Decin
• Day 8: Decin – Litomerice and surrounding area (approx. 50 km)
  Before you get in the saddle, plan a short detour (if you have not already done so the day before) to the baroque castle of Decin, which towers majestically over the city and the Elbe River. From Děčín outwards, you will cycle through Ústí nad Labem and pass by the ruin of castle Střekov which is situated atop the River. From here it is only a few kilometres to Litoměřice with its famous chalice house. Take a walk through the old town of Litoměřice to give your day the ideal ending of the day.
  Overnight stay in Litomerice and surrounding area
• Day 9: Litomerice and surrounding area – Melnik (approx. 45 km)
  Today’s cycle tour you should start with a visit of the former fortress and town Terezín only a few kilometres from Litoměřice. The Elbe Cycle Path leads you through the town of Roudnice before your tour continues to the centre of the bohemian wine growing area Mělník. From the castle in Mělník you can enjoy a marvellous view over the confluence of the two rivers Vltava and Elbe (Labe in Czech).
  Overnight stay in Melnik
• Day 10: Melnik – Prague (approx. 55 km)
  The rest of the tour today the Vltava River will lead you all the way to the Capital of the Czech Republic. The "Golden city" has plenty to offer: Situated on both sides of the River Vltava, the highlights of Prague include the sixteen arches of the 14th century Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square and the irregular cobbled square with its famous Astronomical Clock.
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• Day 11: Stay in Prague
  Use the day to discover Prague on your own. The historic centre is ideal for exploring by foot. You can visit Hradčany and their royal palace. And then just sit back and enjoy the friendly atmosphere in the shops, cafes and wine bars, which make Prague a delightful place to visit.
  Overnight stay in Prague
• Day 12: Individual departure from Prague
  After this eventful and unforgettable bike tour from Magdeburg to Prague you will now set out on your way home. You can of course always extend your journey with extra nights in Prague or other overnight locations along this cycle route. We will be pleased to arrange additional accommodation for you.