River Elbe Cycle Path: Dresden to Berlin

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

Overview

The Elbe is Germany's second-largest river, featuring beautiful riverbank meadows, impressive vineyards, magnificent castles and charming historical towns. The cycle tours along the River Elbe Cycle Path are fairly flat and follow the run of the river Elbe. The majority of the routes is in good condition and well-asphalted with several cultural and leisurely activities along the way.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Dresden

Arrive in Dresden

Day 2: Dresden – Riesa and surrounding areas

58 km 0 m

D1

Dresden – Riesa and surrounding areas

Day 3: Riesa and surrounding areas – Torgau

40 km 0 m

D1

Riesa and surrounding areas – Torgau

Day 4: Torgau – Lutherstadt Wittenberg

70 km 0 m

D1

Torgau – Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Day 5: Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Bad Belzig

39 km 0 m

D1

Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Bad Belzig

Day 6: Bad Belzig – Potsdam

58 km 0 m

D1

Bad Belzig – Potsdam

Day 7: Potsdam – Berlin-Mitte

35 km 0 m

D1

Potsdam – Berlin-Mitte

Accommodation & Services

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Hotel

What's Included

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About the river trails

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