TOUR OF THE YEAR: Elbe Cycle Path from Prague (CZ) to Dresden

Detailed tour description

Day 1: Individual arrival in Prague
Prague can easily be reached by airplane or train. If you wish to travel by car, we recommend to drive to Dresden and to use our convenient transfer service from Dresden to Prague. For the duration of the tour you can leave your car in the car park next to our partner hotel.

Day 2: Individual Sightseeing in Prague
Situated on both sides of the river Vltava, the ‘Golden city’ has plenty to offer. Visit the Old Town Square and watch the Astronomical Clock. Walk over the famous Charles Bridge with its sixteen arches to the Hradčany. You can easily explore the historic centre by foot and the friendly atmosphere in the shops, cafes and wine bars make Prague a delightful place to visit.

Day 3: Prague – Melnik (approx. 55 km)
Today you will start your bicycle tour from Prague to Dresden. After breakfast, you will leave the Czech capital and cycle along the Vltava River to the centre of the bohemian wine growing area Mělník. The castle in Mělník is the perfect place to watch the confluence of the two rivers Vltava (Moldau) and Elbe (CZ: Labe).

Day 4: Melnik – Litoměřice (approx. 45 km)
From now on the Elbe will guide you all the way to Dresden. Today's bicycle tour will take you via Roudnice to the former fortified town of Terezín. From here it is only a few kilometres to Litoměřice with its famous chalice house. End the day with a stroll through the charming old town with its Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance style buildings.

Day 5: Litoměřice – Děčín (approx. 50 km)
During today’s cycle tour, you will ride through Ústí nad Labem, past the ruin of castle Střekov and continue along the Elbe to Děčín. In Děčín we recommend that you visit the baroque castle on top of a rocky hill offering wonderful river views and where Frédéric Chopin went to search for inspiration.

Day 6: Děčín – Bad Schandau/Pirna (approx. 21/44 km)
Leaving Děčín, you will be cycling on the left bank of the river and soon reach Germany. Now the bizarre rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains rise to the left and right of the Elbe. Enjoy the fairy-tale like landscape while riding on your bike.

Day 7: Bad Schandau/Pirna – Dresden (approx. 45/22 km)
The last leg of your cycling holidays on the Elbe Cycle Path first takes you past the Königstein fortress and the Bastei viewing rock. Take your time to enjoy the impressions of the picturesque Elbe valley before you continue your journey. Shortly before reaching Dresden visit the famous Pillnitz Palace & Park and walk through the tranquil gardens. From here it is only a short distance along the cycle path until you finally reach Dresden. The historic town centre is perfect for a relaxed evening walk and for having a pleasant farewell dinner in one of the many local restaurants.

Day 8: Individual departure from Dresden
After a delicious breakfast and with lots of wonderful memories of your cycling trip along the Elbe River, you will start your journey back home. Feel free to ask us for spending some additional nights in Dresden or other towns along the Elbe Cycle Path. We will be delighted to arrange the accommodations for you. If you have to get back to Prague, we can offer you our convenient transfer service.

This cycle trip is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.

Services included

• 7 x overnight stay in mid-range hotels with private facilities
• 7 x continental breakfast
• JOURNEY OF THE YEAR BONUS: 1 dinner for free
• Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation during your cycle tours
• GPS data on request
• 1 package with maps and information material per room (in English language)
• telephone-service-hotline during your cycling holidays

Bookable value-added services for the bike tour Prague – Dresden

Please feel free to add the following value-added services to the basic travel package of the tour from Prague to Dresden: 

• 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 Dresden to Prague (more about our transfer services)
• FlexPLUS: rebook or cancel up to 28 days before arrival without giving reasons (more about our FlexPLUS)

Prices of these value-added services are detailed under the tab "Quotes".

NEW: APP testers wanted...

With our travel app, our route book is also available to you in digital form. The app allows you to navigate easily and provides you with all the important information about your trip. If you would like to test the app, please let us know in step 4 under "comments" when booking!

Further advice on the cycling tour from Prague to Dresden

Please note that in certain cities along the Elbe Cycle Path compulsory city, tourist or occupancy taxes are required to be paid. Unless otherwise indicated, these taxes are not included in our prices and have to be paid directly to the hotel.

This cycle trip is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.