Elbe Cycle Route Prague-Dresden

Through Bohemia and Saxony in 7 days / 6 nights from 449,- €
Elbe Cycle Route Prague-Dresden
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The Golden City of Prague and Dresden - Florence on the Elbe - mark the end points of this route along the Elbe cycle route. Between the cities lie the Bohemian downs and the bizarre shapes formed by the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Czech beer and Saxon wine accompany you as you cycle along the Vltava and Elbe rivers. The state and extent of the Elbe cycle path on the Czech side is not quite the same standard as most German cycle paths. The countryside is also quite hilly, however the daily sections you cycle have been chosen so that people not so used to cycling will enjoy the route.

There are two versions of this tour:

Category B: Overnight stay in family run guesthouses and hotels belonging to the national 2*/3* categories.
Category A: Overnight accommodation in excellent guesthouses and hotels from the national 3*/4* categories.

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Day 1
Prague

Individual arrival in Prague

Drink in the international flair of the Golden City and enjoy the delicious Bohemian cuisine. Follow the traces of Kafka throughout the city or simply wander through the streets and be delighted by the Art Nouveau style of the architecture. The "Hradschin" castle in Prague and Wenceslas Square give you a glimpse of styles from older and more modern eras of history. And a large number of museums are waiting to be explored. Reserved rental bicycles are parked at the hotel ready for you.
Overnight stay in Prague

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Day 2
Mělník

Prague - Mělník, approx. 55 km

This section follows the Elbe cycle path along the Vltava river, which inspired Smetana to a well-known piece of music. The rural scenes when you leave Prague are in sharp contrast to the cosmopolitan city. The pretty town of Mělník is where the Vltava and Elbe rivers merge. It is also significant in terms of the Bohemian wine-growing trade.
Overnight stay in Mělník

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Day 3
Litoměřice

Mělník - Litoměřice, approx. 45 km

The route continues, following the gentle curves of the River Elbe. Against the idyllic backdrop of the fortifications to Terezín, we are reminded of the town’s terrible past: in the Jewish part of the town and in the concentration camp tens of thousands of people were killed. In the town of Litoměřice, today’s destination, you can recover from the impressions of Terezín.
Overnight stay in Litoměřice

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Day 4
Děčín Castle

Litoměřice - Děčín/Tetschen, approx. 50 km

Today you follow the Elbe cycle path into the hilly Bohemian countryside. At Ústí nad Labem the path takes you up an incline to Střekov Castle. Don’t be perturbed by the climb, you will be rewarded at the top with wonderful views over the Elbe valley. Particularly worthy of mention is the English Garden at Velké Březno Castle and the Baroque Gardens at Děčín Castle.
Overnight stay in Děčín

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Day 5
Kirnitzschtal Tram

Děčín - Bad Schandau, approx. 20 km

Today’s section is short as there’s a lot to see. Soon after you leave Děčín, the Elbe begins its spectacular drop through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Erosion has caused the soft Elbe Sandstone to weather into all kinds of fantastic shapes. We recommend walking from Hřensko to Europe’s biggest cliff archway, or, taking a trip at the destination by tram to Lichtenhain Waterfall.
Overnight stay in Bad Schandau

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Day 6
Bastei

Bad Schandau - Dresden, approx. 45 km

Mountains are the big thing today too! Königstein fort and Bastei are waiting to be visited with their striking lookout points. As you leave Pirna and its old town houses, the countryside becomes friendlier and you can cycle comfortably to Dresden. Dresden has become known as Florence of the Elbe because of its buildings.
Overnight stay in Dresden

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Day 7
Semperoper

Individual departure, return journey or extended stay

Your tour along the Elbe Cycle route Prague-Dresden comes to an end after breakfast. We are happy to extend your stay if you wish.

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Brief information for the Elbe cycle route
  • Start/Destination
    Prague / Dresden
  • Duration
    7 days, 6 nights
  • Length
    approx. 215 km
  • Daily routes
    between 20 and 55 kilometres by bike
  • Profile of the Route
    The route is mostly flat, usually on special cycle paths. Very occasionally on roads with heavier traffic.
  • Return journey to Prague
    Optionally by minivan every Sunday incl. bike, departure in Dresden approx. 14.00, duration approx. 3 hours. Please specify if you would like to use this service when booking. Minimum participants for bus transfer: 2 people.
    Alternatively travel back independently by train, connections leave several times a day and are direct. Duration approx. 2.5 hours, normal price approx. € 30/person excl. bike.
  • Cycle helmet
    In the Czech Republic, children up to the age of 15 are required to wear a bicycle helmet by law.
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