Bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony

Your bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony begins in the beautiful city of Dresden. The city center looks like a large museum. Discover the famous Zwinger, the Green Vault, the Frauenkirche and much more. The historic old town with its old- time splendor perfectly complements the modernity of the lively new town. There are pretty stores and inviting restaurants where you can observe the hustle and bustle of the streets. There really is a lot to discover in Dresden - enjoy!

First you cycle along the Elbe river to the baroque Pillnitz Palace with its magnificent park. It once served as the summer residence of Saxon's royal family. The cycle tour continues uphill to the rugged sandstone cliffs of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Don't miss to climb up the most famous rock formation in Saxon Switzerland, the Bastei Rock. You will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and the Elbe. You can either return from Bad Schandau to Dresden by bike or by train (not included). Look forward to another evening in Dresden.

Leaving Dresden, you cycle along vineyards through the romantic Elbe river valley. You soon reach the charming town of Radebeul. It is considered the heart of the Saxon's Wine Route as it looks back on a 400-year tradition of wine production. The author Karl May used to live here. Fans of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand should visit the Karl May Museum. The town of Meissen is just 15 kilometers away. Its porcelain trademarked with white gold and the blue swords, made Meissen world famous. The city also features the imposing late Gothic Albrechtsburg Castle and the Frauenkirche church located at its market square.

On the banks of the Elbe, today's route of your bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony takes you along the Saxon Wine Route. Along the way, you will always have the opportunity to taste the regional wines. In the small, idyllic Elbe wine village of Diesbar-Seußlitz, wine tasting and culture can be perfectly combined. The baroque castle complex with its romantic church is nestled in a playful park. You continue along the Elbe cycle path and soon reach the sports town of Riesa. The nickname is based on Riesa's long history dating back to the 19th century.

On your bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony, you cycle downstream to the Elbe town of Mühlberg. The town has an impressive old town. It features a Cistercian monastery dating back to the 13th century its provostry. Just a few kilometers out of the way, the Treblitzsch Landscape Park displaying trees and shrubs from five continents is well worth a detour. Back on the bike, the route continues to Torgau. The former capital of the Electorate of Saxony is considered the most well preserved Renaissance town of Germany. The reformer Martin Luther was associated with Torgau and many traces still lead towards him.

Visit the most striking building in Torgau, Hartenfels Castle, before setting you leave the city. On the way, you have the opportunity to visit the Lichtenberg and Pretzsch castles. Wittenberg is intrinsically linked with Martin Luther and the Reformation more than any other town. In the historic alleyways, you will immerse yourself in a time when the medieval world order underwent a profound change. It  feels like an open-air museum. At the Luther House you will encounter the world's largest collection of Reformation history.

You cycle further along the Elbe river do not forget to take a break along the way. The Dessau-Wörlitz Garden is a work of art which combines garden design and architecture in perfect harmony. Take a gondola ride and a walk through the historic 18th-century park landscape. It offers an arrangement of sculptures, trees, bridges and bodies of water. In Dessau, you will meet one of the great minds of architectural history: Walter Gropius. He erected several Bauhaus buildings here in the mid-1920s. His style is unmistakable and functional.

The last stage of your bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony takes you through Elbe meadows and a biosphere reserve. You will alos pass the former salt town of Schönebeck. Germany's first saltwater spa opened in the district of Bad Salzelmen in 1802. Finally, you reach the so-called Ottostadt, Magdeburg. Its eventful past is reflected in the numerous sights of the Elbe metropolis. The towering cathedral is one of the largest sacred buildings in Germany. The artist Hundertwasser created his Green Citadel in Magdeburg. The city is the crowning glory and successful conclusion to a varied bike tour.

After breakfast, your bike tour along the Elbe through Saxony ends. We are happy to extend your stay in Magdeburg or Dresden with an extra night.