Cycling holidays from Lutherstadt Wittenberg to Dresden

Itinerary

• Day 1: Individual arrival in Lutherstadt Wittenberg
  After arriving in Wittenberg you need to have a walk through the city, which became famous through Martin Luther. As the historic, spiritual and cultural centre of Europe, Wittenberg was influenced by such important historical figures as Martin Luther, Philipp Melanchthon, Lucas Cranach the Elder and Lucas Cranach the Younger. In 1996 the Luther memorials were placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
  Overnight stay in Lutherstadt Wittenberg
  
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  UNESCO World Heritage Site & Gartenreich Dessau-Wörlitz
• Day 2: Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Torgau (approx. 70 km)
  On your first bike tour along the Elbe cycle path you have to pass through the floodplains of the river Elbe until Pretzsch. Later on the bike tour continues to Torgau, a Renaissance town featuring Schloss Hartenfels and the palatial church which is known as the first Protestant church of Germany and which was dedicated by Martin Luther.
  Overnight stay in Torgau
  
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  Split the tour with an overnight stay in Pretzsch
• Day 3: Torgau – area Riesa (approx. 40-49 km)
  On the second bike tour along the Elbe cycle path you will be enjoying the enchanting rural atmosphere of the Elbe town of Strehla until you reach the todays final destination Riesa, the city of sports. The town is also famous for its pasta production. In the transparent noodle centre you can gain an insight into the modern food production at the second biggest German pasta manufacturer.
  Overnight stay in area Riesa
• Day 4: area Riesa – Meissen (approx. 28-36 km)
  Today’s bike tour will take you along the pictur-esque wine villages located along the Elbe river, especially Diesbar-Seußlitz. From far away you can already see the landmark of the city of Meissen: the impressive castle hill with the cathedral and the Albrechtsburg castle. A visit to the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory is also a must. In the evening you should enjoy a good wine as you are in the heart of one of the smallest yet most distinguished winegrowing regions of Germany.
  Overnight stay in Meissen
  
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  Kayak tour on the Elbe
• Day 5: Meissen – Dresden (approx. 28 km)
  Enjoy your last bike tour along the Elbe Cycle Path today and take a break while cycling along the vineyards around Radebeul. You arrive in the Florence of the Elbe, Dresden, which is beautifully located along the Elbe valley.
  Overnight stay in Dresden
• Day 6: Stay in Dresden or day trip to Bad Schandau (approx. 45 km)
  Today you have the opportunity to explore the city of Dresden in more detail. Alternatively, we recommend that you take the train to Bad Schandau in the morning. From there, you cycle at a relaxed pace along the most famous sights of Saxon Switzerland, such as the Bastei Rock in Rathen or the Königstein Fortress. You will soon reach Pillnitz with its famous castle. Passing the three Elbe castles, your route finally leads you to baroque Dresden.
  Overnight stay in Dresden
• Day 7: Individual departure from Dresden or transfer service to Wittenberg
  After your eventful and unforgettable cycling holidays from Wittenberg to Dresden, you will start your journey back home. You are welcome to prolong your journey with some additional nights in Dresden, Lutherstadt Wittenberg or other overnight locations along the route. We will be pleased to arrange additional nights for you. In case you have to get back to Wittenberg, we can offer you our convenient transfer/shuttle service.