Elbe Cycle Path: Prague to Dresden

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Cycle from golden Prague in the Czech Republic to the beautiful city of Dresden, 'the Florence of the Elbe', in Germany, along the Vltava and the Elbe, crossing beautiful Saxon Switzerland and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The Elbe Cycle Path is one of the most famed cycling routes, designated by the Germany Cyclists’ Federation as Germany’s Top Cycle Path for twelve years in a row. Pedal beneath green mountains, through lush meadows and vineyards, and spend the overnights in charming riverside towns crowned with imposing cliff-top castles. This trip is ideal for leisure cyclists, combining historic landmarks with riverscapes, lovely medieval towns and the impressive sandstone cliffs of Saxon Switzerland.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Prague

Arrival in Prague

Day 2: Free day in Prague

Free day in Prague

Day 3: Prague – Melnik

58 km 341 m

D1

Prague – Melnik

Day 4: Melnik – Litomerice

48 km 177 m

D1

Melnik – Litomerice

Day 5: Litomerice – Decin

50 km 353 m

D1

Litomerice – Decin

Day 6: Decin – Bad Schandau/Pirna

21 km 138 m

D1

Decin – Bad Schandau/Pirna

Day 7: Bad Schandau/Pirna – Dresden

47 km 274 m

D1

Bad Schandau/Pirna – Dresden

Day 8: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the River Trails

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