The Elbe Cycle Path — cross-border cycling pleasure

It doesn't matter whether you have decided to do the entire 1,260 kilometers or individual stages of the Elbe Cycle Path. You have a wonderful journey ahead of you. Each section is characterized by a varied mix of scenic, cultural, historical and architectural highlights. Of course, the culinary diversity… read more

On today's stage you will be riding almost exclusively on well paved bike paths. A special highlight is the Kuks Hospital, which is considered a prime example of Baroque architecture. Completely renewed in 2013, the cycle path leads right past it. Together with the stage destination Hradec Králové, whose… read more

Today the route goes from Hradec Králové to Kolin. After about 20 kilometers you reach the East Bohemian city of Pardubice, which is also known as the "gingerbread city". In addition, the city center, which was declared a historical city reserve, is also worth a visit. Then you cycle along the river… read more

Continuing along the Elbe, you first pass the historic towns of Poděbrady and Nymburk. The rather leisurely bike path leaves enough time to view the surroundings. Nymbur welcomes you with a majestic city wall; Relics of the king. Then it goes to the north of Prague Mělník. This day is one of the longest… read more

From the charming town of Mělník you can now visit Litoměřice, 50 kilometers away. The starting point is on a small hill, directly above the confluence of the two largest rivers in Bohemia; the Elbe and the Vltava. Due to the special climatic situation you move along the largest wine region in Bohemia… read more

Today, it is about Litoměřice 50 km to Děčín. As the first stop of this stage, we recommend the city of Libochovany, where besides the visit of the Renessainces castle you can also eat extremely cheap. Full and rested it continues on the Elbe on Cirkvice, Sebuzin for the next photo stop: Castle Schreckenstein… read more

This stage belongs to the most scenic of the Elberadweges. Despite the shortness of only 16 kilometers are two highlights in front of you: the border crossing of the German-Czech border and the National Park Saxon Switzerland. After passing the deserted border crossing (border controls are gone, but… read more

The eighth stage is the first section of the Elbe Cycle Path that runs entirely in Germany. Starting in Schöna on the Czech border, it takes you to Heidenau on the edge of Saxon Switzerland. The nearly 40-kilometer trail meanders along a well-paved road past one of the most visited sights in Germany… read more

This stage takes you from Heidenau to Meißen. After Pillnitz Castle with the well-known tropical houses, you pass the Loschwitz Bridge, better known as the Blue Wonder. After about 20 kilometers it goes to the center of the state capital Dresden. The absolute highlights include the Frauenkirche, the… read more

Today about 60 kilometers of bike path are waiting for you. Passing wide meadows, castles and palaces, you pass Zehren and Niederlommatzsch, as well as Neuhirschstein Castle. In Riesa, the inner city mile and the noodle center are waiting for you. The idyllic town of Strehla, which you will reach after… read more

Stage 11 takes you from Belgians to Pretzsch. A special highlight is the cycling church in Weßnig, the first church in Germany to open its gates especially for cyclists. A short stopover is also available in nearby Torgau, whose historic city center is particularly interesting for photographers. The… read more

Today you cycle from Pretzsch to Wittenberg. The cycle path in this section on both sides of the Elbe is particularly family friendly. As you cycle through the Elbe meadows, villages, castles, the Elbe ferries, old Elbarme and the Lutherstadt Wittenberg are among the highlights of your day. Especially… read more

This stage begins comfortably in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, which is one of the most important centers of Martin Luther's work. The publication of his 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church heralded the beginning of the Reformation. About halfway there is the 21,000-inhabitant town of Coswig, whose… read more

Scenic and architecturally interesting, it continues on the 14th stage. In the Bauhaus city of Dessau, world-famous buildings invite to exhibitions and guided tours. In the further course of the Elbe Cycle Path you will find numerous architecture in the style of the Bauhaus. Continue north, where the… read more

Your today's destination is just under 35 kilometers away. Enough time to be enchanted by the many sights along the way. Start is the small town of Barby, which in addition to the Baroque Castle and the Barbie Museum also has a new leisure area that invites you to swim and relax. Continue towards Sch… read more

Today's day's leg takes you along the Elbe to the north from Magdeburg via Hohenwarthe to Rogätz. To start the day, the City Park Rotehorn offers. In the middle of the city center, the Elbe Island is also a favorite place for locals to relax. The path continues on the right bank towards the north. In… read more

And continue on stage 17. On the left bank of the Elbe you cross dikes and forest areas of the Elbe hinterland. After 18 kilometers, there is a nice rest area, from which you can enjoy a very good view of the Elbe. If you want to change to the other side of the Elbe, you can do that in the case of greaves… read more

The Elbe Cycle Route runs here for about 60 kilometers from Tangermünde to Havelberg. At the west of the Elbe you pass the Arneburg and Schwarzholz; both well worth seeing. You can also make a short detour to Stendal, which is about 13 kilometers from Tangermünde. Historic lakeside villas with sumptuous… read more

Stage 19 has as a starting point, the Hanseatic city of Havelberg with about 45 kilometers away Wittenberge as a destination. Depending on your mood, you can decide whether your journey through Brandenburg or Saxony-Anhalt will continue. The Elbe divides the two federal states. If you decide otherwise… read more

This day's stage of the Elbe Cycle Route is 30 kilometers short. Lots of time for stopovers or even small trips to the area. After saying goodbye to the very nice Wittenberg, the trail leads you first to the south and then to the west via Wahrenberg and Pollitz. The floodplain landscape of the Biosphere… read more