River Elbe Cycle Path: Hamburg to Dresden in 13 Days

Duration
13 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

The Elbe is Germany's second-largest river, featuring beautiful riverbank meadows, impressive vineyards, magnificent castles and charming historical towns. The River Elbe Cycle Path is one of the longest in the country, with more than 800km in Germany only. This 13-day tour will allow you to experience most of the Elbe Cycle Path at a moderate pace, from Hamburg to Dresden.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Hamburg

Arrive in Hamburg

Day 2: Hamburg – Lauenburg

57 km 0 m

D1

Hamburg – Lauenburg

Day 3: Lauenburg – Hitzacker

53 km 0 m

D1

Lauenburg – Hitzacker

Day 4: Hitzacker – Wittenberge

75 km 0 m

D2

Hitzacker – Wittenberge

Day 5: Wittenberge – Havelberg

38 km 0 m

D1

Wittenberge – Havelberg

Day 6: Havelberg – Tangermünde

56 km 0 m

D1

Havelberg – Tangermünde

Day 7: Tangermünde – Magdeburg

73 km 0 m

D2

Tangermünde – Magdeburg

Day 8: Magdeburg – Dessau

84 km 0 m

D2

Magdeburg – Dessau

Day 9: Dessau – Lutherstadt Wittenberg

40 km 0 m

D1

Dessau – Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Day 10: Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Torgau

70 km 0 m

D1

Lutherstadt Wittenberg – Torgau

Day 11: Torgau – Riesa and surrounding area

40 km 0 m

D1

Torgau – Riesa and surrounding area

Day 12: Riesa and surrounding area – Dresden

58 km 0 m

D1

Riesa and surrounding area – Dresden

Day 13: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the river trails

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