Elbe River Valley
Historic beauty
The Elbe River makes its way from to the North Sea, passing by enchanting mountains, scenic plains, and fascinating villages, taking you past historic cities like Hamburg, Meissen, Bad Schandau, and Dresden. Timeless castles are nestled among vast vineyards, dramatic rock formations, and marshland.
The Elbe Cycle Route has been voted the favorite cycle route six years in a row by members of the Germany Cyclists’ Federation. Dedicated cycle routes run alongside the Elbe River, with some cycling on paved roads with minimal traffic. The cycling paths are well marked, making them easy to navigate. Residents of the region are very hospitable, and restaurants and lodging along the way happily accommodate cyclists. The flat to rolling terrain makes this region manageable for first-time cycle tourists and families with children.
“This trip was a blast! It was especially cool to see how the geography and culture changed as we moved out of Czech Republic and into Germany. This tour has a little bit of everything to satisfy everyone's tastes.”
Level of difficulty
Tours using road, hybrid or touring bikes:
- Mostly flat
- Flat with some gentle slopes
- Rolling, hilly terrain
- Some long and/or steep climbs
- Extensive climbing
Tours using mountain bikes:
- Mostly flat, wide trails
- Some gentle slopes, wide trails
- Rolling, hilly terrain and/or narrow trails
- Some long and/or steep climbs and/or technical trails
- Extensive climbing and/or highly technical trails
Prague to Dresden Along the Vltava and Elbe Rivers
Country: Czech Republic, Germany
Self-Guided: from €593 (US$693)
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Guided:
May 4; Jun 1, 29; Jul 27; Aug 17; Sep 14, 28, 2019 (minimum 6 participants)
Self-Guided:
Daily: Apr 1-Oct 31, 2019 (minimum 2 participants)
