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Elberadweg Dresden
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Karte zu Sternradtouren am Elberadweg rund um Dresden © AugustusTours
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Elberadweg bei Meissen © DMG Erik Gross DML-BY
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Radfahrer in der Sächsischen Schweiz © Sylvio Dittrich
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Schloss und Park Pillnitz
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Schloss Moritzburg © Sylvio Dittrich
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Radpause am Elberadweg in Dresden © Robert Michalk Photography
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Radfahrer am Elberadweg in Dresden © Robert Michalk Photography
Single Centred Tour: Dresden and surroundings in 7 days
On a cultural treasure hunt in the Saxon Elbeland
The beautiful city on the River Elbe invites you to experience the unique sights of the baroque and rococo city centre, the vineyards of the graceful Saxon Elbeland and the fascinating landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. These Single Centre Tours around Dresden offer you also the chance to explore Dresden’s well known sights as the Zwinger Palace, the Theatre Square with the Semper Opera House, the Royal Palace and, now restored to its former glory, the Church of Our Lady.
Various bike tours will show you the highlights in one of the most beautiful areas of Saxony: For example go on a ride with the Dresden Funicular Railway and enjoy the view on the "Blue Wonder" Bridge or visit the famous Meissen porcelain factory. Make your Single Centre Tours around Dresden to a memorable stay and explore also the picturesque Saxon Switzerland with unique rock formations and spectacular views on the Elbe Valley.
Various bike tours will show you the highlights in one of the most beautiful areas of Saxony: For example go on a ride with the Dresden Funicular Railway and enjoy the view on the "Blue Wonder" Bridge or visit the famous Meissen porcelain factory. Make your Single Centre Tours around Dresden to a memorable stay and explore also the picturesque Saxon Switzerland with unique rock formations and spectacular views on the Elbe Valley.
Navigation
Duration | 7 days/ 6 nights |
Travel period | 01.04.2025 - 31.10.2025 Anreise: Daily 01.04.2025 - 31.10.2025 Anreise: Daily |
Bookable from | 1 person(s) |
Total length of tour | 125 km |
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Your Contact Persons
Phone +49 (0)351 - 563 48 20
Email: aktiv@augustustours.de
Itinerary
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Day 1: Individual arrival to Dresden
Do not miss out on the opportunity to get to know the baroque city of Dresden by bicycle! Within a short period of time, you are able to visit the sights of the Old Town or the cozy bars of the Neustadt quarter from your centrally located hotel.
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Day 2: Bicycle tour to Meissen (approx. 30 km)
You are going to Meissen today, cycling along the beautiful Gohliser windmill on the left side of the River Elbe. Meissen is inseparably connected to the subject of porcelain; a visit to the famous factory therefore is an absolute necessity. Later you are taking the train back to Dresden.
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Day 3: Bicycle tour to Saxon Switzerland (approx. 45 km)
We recommend a train ride with the city train to Bad Schandau in the morning. From here you go 45 impressive kilometres back to Dresden along the river Elbe. On your way you will see bizarre rock formations, the Königstein Fortress, the famous Bastei Bridge and the Pillnitz Castle, which used to be the former summer residence of August the Strong.
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Day 4: Stay in Dresden
Today everything revolves around Dresden. Leave your bike behind and take the ship, the bus and the Dresden Funicular Railway to go on a tour of discovery. In the afternoon, sufficient time remains for activities such as going for a stroll, shopping, taking a break or cycling.
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Day 5: Bicycle tour to Moritzburg Hunting Lodge (approx. 50 km)
In the morning you will cycle to Radebeul, which became well known because of Karl May, one of Germanys most widely read authors. A ride on the traditional narrow-gauge railway "Lößnitz Dachshund" (Lößnitzgrundbahn) will bring you to Moritzburg, where you can visit the former hunting lodge of the Saxonian Elector August the Strong. After touring through the pond landscape you return to Radebeul. From there you can either catch the city train or cycle your way back to the hotel.
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Day 6: At free disposal
Whether you visit the Tharandt Forest or the Dresden Heathland – the surrounding region of Dresden offers a wide selection of day trips. Not to mention that Dresden by itself has a lot for you to discover, too!
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Day 7: Departure from Dresden
After your 6 days in Dresden we wish you a pleasant way home. We hope the stay and bike rides around Dresden have left a lasting impression! If you would like to discover even more in Dresden and the surrounding area, you are welcome to extend your Dresden vacation with a few extra nights - please ask us!
Services included
- 6 x overnight stay in the booked category with private facilities
- 6 x continental breakfast
- City tour Dresden by bus, paddle steamer and Dresden Funicular Railway
- Admission to and audio guide tour at the Meissen porcelain factory
- Train ticket for the narrow-gauge railway "Lößnitz Dachshund" ("Lößnitzdackel") (incl. bicycle transport)
- Train tickets according to the tour programme (incl. bicycle transport)
- 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 to Dresden:
- Additional nights at Dresden
- Rental bikes or electric bicycles for the duration of the tour (more about our rental bike service)
- FlexPLUS: rebook or cancel up to 28 days before arrival without giving reasons (more about our FlexPLUS)
Accommodation categories
Category A: comfortable hotels with 4-star standard
Category B: well-kept hotels with 3-star standard
Category B: well-kept hotels with 3-star standard
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 tour is not recommendable for travellers with mobility impairments.
Arrival & Departure
How to get to the tour
Tips on how to get to Dresden
Arrival by train:
Dresden is easily accessible by train from all major cities in Germany.
From Dresden's main train station or Neustadt 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 or at www.dvb.de .
Arrival by car and parking facilities:
Dresden is connected to the main supra-regional traffic network via three freeways. Depending on the hotel, there are direct parking facilities 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.
Arrival by train:
Dresden is easily accessible by train from all major cities in Germany.
From Dresden's main train station or Neustadt 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 or at www.dvb.de .
Arrival by car and parking facilities:
Dresden is connected to the main supra-regional traffic network via three freeways. Depending on the hotel, there are direct parking facilities 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 for services includedPrice validity: 01.04.2025 to 11.05.2025DblSglCategory A705.00 € per person1,005.00 € per personPrice validity: 12.05.2025 to 13.09.2025Category B629.00 € per person859.00 € per personCategory A735.00 € per person1,035.00 € per personPrice validity: 14.09.2025 to 31.10.2025Category B665.00 € per person895.00 € per personCategory A705.00 € per person1,005.00 € per personCategory B629.00 € per person859.00 € per person
- Prices for additional nightsCategory ADblSglCategory BDresden80.00 €117.00 €Dresden66.00 €89.00 €
- Prices for rental bikesPricetouring bike unisex with 21 gears free wheel
Bike rental from day of arrival to last cycling day (min. height 155 cm, other on request)15.00 €
per person and dayTouring bicycle unisex with 7 gears back pedal
Bike rental from day of arrival to last cycling day (min. height 155 cm, other on request)15.00 €
per person and dayTouring bike men with 21 gears free wheel
Bike rental from day of arrival to last cycling day (min. height 170 cm)15.00 €
per person and dayTouring bike men with 7 gears back pedal
Bike rental from day of arrival to last cycling day (min. height 170 cm)15.00 €
per person and dayE-Bike unisex with 7 gears back pedal
Bike rental from day of arrival to last cycling day (min. height 155 cm, other on request)30.00 €
per person and daySpeedometer
free of charge, according to free0.00 €
per person - Experience packages & additional servicesPriceFlexPLUS
up to 28 days before arrival, you can rebook or cancel free of charge one time39.00 € (DZ), 39.00 € (EZ)
per person
As always...
5% Early Bird Discount
on all active holidays
until 28/02/2025 (upon the basic package price)