Magdeburg to Hamburg Cycling Tour

by 10Adventures
Region
Havelburg,Hamburg,Magdeburg,Elbe River,Wittenberge,Saxony,Hitzacker,Tangermünde,Lauenburg
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

This self-guided cycling tour follows the Elbe Cycle Path from Magdeburg to Hamburg, offering a blend of nature, history, and culture. It explores Saxony, starting from the picturesque countryside and progressing towards bustling cities. The route includes charming small towns like Tangermünde and Wittenberge, unique round villages, and concludes in the vibrant waterfront city of Hamburg. The tour covers 355km along the Elbe River. The tour is designed as a self-guided, private experience. It is rated as moderate difficulty (3/5) and is suitable for standard biking. The Elbe Cycle Path is described as fairly flat, largely paved, and well-maintained. Participants should be comfortable cycling between 30km to 80km per day. Rental bikes (touring or e-bikes) are available and will be delivered to the hotel on Day 1 and picked up at the end of the tour. Hotels along the route offer secure bicycle parking. The tour can also be done in the opposite direction (Hamburg to Magdeburg).

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Magdeburg

Arrival in Magdeburg

Day 2: Magdeburg to Tangermünde

80 km 0 m

N/A

Magdeburg to Tangermünde

Day 3: Tangermünde to Havelburg

50 km 0 m

N/A

Tangermünde to Havelburg

Day 4: Havelburg to Wittenberge

38 km 0 m

N/A

Havelburg to Wittenberge

Day 5: Wittenberge to Hitzacker

78 km 0 m

N/A

Wittenberge to Hitzacker

Day 6: Hitzacker to Lauenburg

55 km 0 m

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Hitzacker to Lauenburg

Day 7: Lauenburg to Hamburg

55 km 0 m

N/A

Lauenburg to Hamburg

Day 8: Departure from Hamburg

Departure from Hamburg

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Havelburg,Hamburg,Magdeburg,Elbe River,Wittenberge,Saxony,Hitzacker,Tangermünde,Lauenburg

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