Cycling holidays from Lutherstadt Wittenberg to Dresden

Detailed tour description

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.

Day 2: Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Torgau (approx. 68 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.

This bike tour can be shared by an extra night in Pretzsch (approx. 35 km/37 km). For prices see extra nights (Category B).

Day 3: Torgau – Strehla/Riesa (approx. 40 km/48 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 today's 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.

Day 4: Strehla/Riesa – Meissen (approx. 36 km/28 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.

Day 5: Meissen – Dresden (approx. 30 km)
Enyour 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.

Day 6: Stay in Dresden
Use your day as to explore the city with its sights and historic background. Whether the famous Zwinger, the Semper Opera or the Court Church – a tour of the former royal residence by bicycle will take you past the most important sites.

Our Tip: We recommend an extra night in Dresden for a bike tour to the Saxon Switzerland. You will get back by local train to Dresden (approx. 45 km).

Day 7: Individual departure from Dresden or transfer service to Wittenberg
After your eventful and unforgettable bicycling holidays from Wittenberg to Dresden, you will now take your return path back home. You can of course always extend your active holidays with some extra nights in Dresden, Lutherstadt Wittenberg or other overnight locations along the route. We will be pleased to arrange additional nights for you.

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

Services included

• Welcome surprise
• 6 x overnight stay in the booked category with private facilities
• 6 x continental breakfast
• Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation during your bike tours
• GPS data on request
• 1 package of detailed travel information and maps per room
• 24-hours-service-hotline during your cycling tours

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

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

• 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 Lutherstadt Wittenberg or vice versa. (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" of ths tour information.

Further advice on the cycling tour from Dresden to Wittenberg

Please note that in certain cities between Lutherstadt Wittenberg and Dresden a compulsory city, tourist or occupancy tax is 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.