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).
Arrival in Magdeburg
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Magdeburg to Tangermünde
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Tangermünde to Havelburg
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Havelburg to Wittenberge
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Wittenberge to Hitzacker
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Hitzacker to Lauenburg
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Lauenburg to Hamburg
Departure from Hamburg
Hotel
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