Cycle beautiful Saxony on the Elbe Cycle Path from Dresden to Magdeburg. This self-guided cycling tour on the Elbe River Cycle Path starts in the palatial opulence of Dresden and rides through the quiet rolling vineyards that dot the Elbe River. The tour reveals Saxony's natural beauty, historic landmarks and charming small towns. Participants will make stops in Meissen, Torgau and Lutherstadt Wittenberg, exploring the famed Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Worlitz in Dessau. The tour completes in Magdeburg, known for its impressive cathedral and monastery. It's an unforgettable 290km journey along the Elbe Cycle Path. The Elbe River Cycle Path is a great choice for anyone that wants a great bike ride and lots of car-free cycle paths. The tour is rated as a 3/5 difficulty. The Elbe Cycle Path is fairly flat with little change in altitude, and the majority of the path is paved and well maintained. Participants should be fit enough to bike anywhere from 30km to 80km per day. Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel as you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided all the information on which direction you need to go daily. Rental bikes will be delivered to your hotel at 8 am on Day 1 and picked up from the last hotel when the tour finishes. The best time to travel to Saxony for this biking tour is from May to September when the weather tends to be warm and mostly clear.
Arrival in Dresden
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Dresden to Meissen
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Savoring the Elve River Cycle Path
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Cycle past Castles to Torgau
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Ride Through Charming Towns to Wittenberg
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Cycle to Dessau
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Final Day on the Elbe River Cycle Path to Magdeburg
Departure from Magdeburg
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