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Germany Elbe River Trail; Prague To Dresden Cycling

  • Prague Airport, Czech Republic
  • Active & Adventure
Germany, Europe

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from €1,090* per person7 DaysJune, September
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 4
Operator: Pure Adventures 16 people max
On this riverside bicycle tour, connecting the Czech Republic and Germany, you cycle between two European centers of cultural importance, following the Vltava and Elbe Rivers. Marked cycling paths and paved backroads make this route easy. Start by cycling to Melnik, the center of winemaking in Bohemia. Continue by biking through fertile countryside, through Litomerice with its Gothic houses. The most impressive part of the tour is the region called Czech and Saxon Switzerland where you bike along a steep-sided river valley with fantastic sandstone formations towering above. In Germany, the bicycle trails are a joy to follow and lead you to Dresden.

The Central European continental climate consists of long, hot summers and cold, snowy winters. The best time for cycling is between April and October. In the summer months it can get quite hot. Bear in mind that it will be cooler on the mountain tours at this time. May June and September are generally good months to take advantage of the cooler, but still warm weather.

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Germany, Europe

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1 testimonial about the provider, Pure Adventures:

  • Reviewer: Dave located in Baker City, OR U.S.A.
    We have taken 2 cycling trips through this company, one to do the TDF climbs in the Alps and one for the TDF climbs in the Pyrenees. Both were great. These are self guided trips with good directions from the operator. Just got back from the Pyrenees. The cycling was challenging but that's why I went. The accomodations in Argeles were great. Centrally located(most of the climbs started within 1 mile from the hotel), beautiful grounds, extremely hospitable owners, very nice room, great meals [...] I can't say enough good things about the hotel(the Miramont), the owners and the organization of the trip as a whole. A cyclist has to be committed and in shape to do this trip.

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
  • Self-guided (includes hotels, maps, luggage transfer, etc but no guide).

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Prague, a magical city of culture and history, and certainly a town worth exploring if you can arrive a day earlier to allow enough time. Just ask and we can arrange extra nights. On the night before you cycle out, at 6pm you will meet one of our representatives to go over the tour program and route books/maps, adjust bikes, and answer questions. Overnight in Prague; dinner on your own, but we include suggestions for you.

Day 2 - Prague - Melnik (59 km / 37 miles)
The start of the tour sees Prague left behind as you cycle along the river Vltava - the biggest river in the Czech Republic. After passing the castles of Troja and Nelahozeves, the landscape changes with more and more vineyards appearing. The destination, Melnik is the center of Bohemian wine growing and it is worth trying some wine in one of the many cellars. Melnik's renaissance palace looks out over the confluence of the Vltava with the Labe and the view goes down well with the wine. Overnight in Melnik. Dinner on your own. (B).

Day 3 - Melnik - Litomerice (47 km / 29 miles)
Today's stage takes you from Melnik through Roudnice nad Labem and Libechov, with its incredible palace and gardens. The next stop is the transit camp and ghetto for Jews and other Nazi prisoners en route to extermination camps during WWII - Terezin. In this fortress town a memorial is maintained as a monument to the memory of the people who passed through this town. From here it is a short ride to Litomerice, which contains superb architecture and is the main town of the region.

Day 4 - Litomerice - Decin (51 km / 32 miles)
As you cycle along the river valley, be sure to look out for the ruins of Strekov Castle high above the river and on to the town of Usti nad Labem. Today's route finishes in Decin at the frontier with the sandstone rock outcrops of the Bohemian Switzerland area. Overnight in Decin.

Day 5 - Decin - Bad Schandau (25 km / 15 miles) Today is easy day in terms of length and you will cycle to the German border and on to Bad Schandau. Today's ride goes through the incredible landscape of the Bohemian / Saxon Switzerland area, following the forested river valley through the incredible sandstone formations of the Bohemian Switzerland area. Over millions of years the river Elbe has carved intricate formations in the sandstone of the area. The area is known as Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic and Saxon Switzerland in Germany.
Overnight in Bad Schandau.

Day 6 - Bad Schandau - Dresden (45 km / 28 miles)
Continue on through the sandstone formations of Saxon Switzerland. As you journey along the Elbe river valley you will pass the impressive Bastei fortification high above the town of Rathen. Cycling through peaceful meadows and precious wetlands to Dresden rounds off this tour perfectly.
Overnight in Dresden.

Day 7 - Dresden, Departure Day
Sightseeing is recommended in Dresden this day. No visitor to Dresden should miss - the Zwinger Pavilion, The Frauenkirche Church, the Semper Opera House as well as the Royal Palace. This is departure day and you can depart at your leisure; extra nights at the same hotel as last night are possible. For Prague return info, please inquire with your booking representative.

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