Dresden-Magdeburg River Elbe Cycle Path 2026 - Cultural Diversity A
Dresden, the capital of Sachsen, with her famous castles, museums and theatres, is the starting point of your cycle trip on the Elbe cycle path. You follow the Elbe downstream while you’re cycling. During the bike tours on the Elbe you have enough time to visit the porcelain town of Meissen, Karl May´s city of Radebeul and the Lutherstadt Wittenberg. In Dessau immediately 3 UNESCO world heritage sites await you: Bauhaus and master houses as well as garden empire Dessau. Other aims throughout your bike tour in Germany are Schönebeck with the oldest sole bath of the federal republic and, finally, Magdeburg.
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- 7 nights in 4- and 3-star hotels on the Elbe cycle path
- daily buffet breakfast or extended breakfast
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Magdeburg
- information material (cycle map with English tour description) per room
- service hotline also at the weekend
Additional costs:
All prices in our offer include VAT. Not included in our prices is the city tax (approx. Euro 1,00 to 3,00 per person/night) and is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Dresden
Start your cycling tour on the Elbe Cycle Route in Dresden, the ‘Florence of the Elbe'. The city delights visitors with world-famous sights such as the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger, the Semperoper and Brühl's Terrace.
Example of hotel: Best Western Plus Hotel Dresden City in DresdenDay 2 - From Dresden to Meissen, approx. 30 km
Your first day's stage on the Elbe Cycle Route takes you via Radebeul, the home of Karl May, to the porcelain town of Meissen. Even from a distance, you can see the imposing castle hill with its cathedral and Albrechtsburg Castle. In the old town, small wine bars and cafés invite you to take a pleasant break.
Example of hotel: Dorint Parkhotel Meißen in MeißenDay 3 - From Meissen to to the Riesa region, approx. 30-35 km
Today, you will cycle through idyllic villages along the Elbe such as Zadel and Diesbar-Seußlitz, where traditional vineyards characterise the landscape. In Riesa, the famous ‘pasta town', culinary delicacies and a walk along the Elbe await you.
Example of hotel: Mercure Hotel Riesa Dresden Elbland in RiesaDay 4 - From the Riesa region to Torgau, approx. 40-50 km
You follow the course of the river via Belgern, the town with Saxony's only Roland statue, to Torgau. The town captivates visitors with its magnificent Renaissance Hartenfels Castle and the castle church, which is considered to be Germany's first Protestant church – a real highlight of your cycling tour through Germany.
Example of hotel: Hotel Goldener Anker in TorgauDay 5 - From Torgau to Wittenberg, approx. 70 km
This stage takes you through the Elbe landscapes to the famous Lutherstadt Wittenberg. This is where the Reformation began over 500 years ago. Discover Luther's house, the castle church and the historic old town.
Example of hotel: Martas Hotel Lutherstadt in WittenbergDay 6 - From Wittenberg to Dessau, approx. 40 km
A scenic and cultural highlight of your cycling tour awaits you in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wörlitz Park and Garden Kingdom – one of the most beautiful landscape gardens in Europe. In Dessau, you can experience the Bauhaus, which has influenced architectural style and design worldwide.
Example of hotel: Radisson Blu Fürst Leopold Hotel in DessauDay 7 - From Dessau to Magdeburg, approx. 90 km
The last stage of your cycle tour along the Elbe Cycle Route takes you through the green Elbe Valley to the state capital of Magdeburg. Visit the impressive Magdeburg Cathedral, the Unser Lieben Frauen monastery and enjoy the flair of this lively city on the Elbe.
Example of hotel: Maritim Hotel Magdeburg in MagdeburgDay 8 - Individual departure or extra nights
Hotel note: We make every effort to book the hotels mentioned by name. However, if one is not available, we will switch to an equivalent company.
Parking possibilities during your cycle holiday along the River Elbe cycle path:
Some of the hotels have their own parking facilities directly on the premises, which are subject to a fee (between € 5,00 and € 15,00 per day or night). In the immediate vicinity there are public parking garages or parking lots (subject to a fee).
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
20% of the tour price up to 28 days before arrival date
30% of the tour price from 27th to 14th day before arrival date
50% of the tour price from 13th to 8th day before arrival date
70% of the tour price from 7th to 4th day before arrival date
90% of the tour price from 3rd day before arrival date to the day of arrival
If the customer makes changes of the date of travel up to 28 days before departure, we will charge a processing fee of € 50,00 per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.
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Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. Company OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, the company OÖ Touristik GmbH has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.
Arrival: 01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
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Arrival: 01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
Discounts
Saving tips
Child discount valid for 3rd and 4th person with 2 full-paying adults in an extra bed
- child up to 02 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 3-12 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child up to 2 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 3-12 years -50 % (additional bed)
Ladies/Men-trekking-bike
21-speed:
- modell: quality brands Kalkhoff und Raleigh
- frame: aluminium (with deeper entry to the ladies´ bike)
- gears: 21-speed derailleur gears with free wheel
- brakes: 2 caliper brakes
- saddle: comfortable saddle
7-speed:
- modell: quality brands Kalkhoff und Raleigh
- frame: aluminium (with deeper entry to the ladies´ bike)
- gears: 7-speed hub gears
- brakes: back pedal brake, 1 caliper brake
- saddle: comfortable saddle
€ 99,00 per person and stay
E-Bike
- modell: different manufacturers
- frame: aluminium with deeper entry
- gears: 8-speed derailleur gears
- brakes: 2 caliper brakes
- saddle: comfortable saddle
€ 289,00 per person and stay