Elberadweg Magdeburg – Bad Schandau

The Elbe cycling path is among the most charming and diversified cycling tour routes in Europe. The route leads from the south of Magdeburg into the "River Landscape of the Middle Elbe" sanctuary. You can view the Bauhaus style in the streets of Dessau and stroll along romantic paths, or admire temples and sculptures in the Garden Kingdom of Wörlitz. Martin Luther hammered his 95 theses onto the castle door in Wittenberg, and one is happy to wander through the alleys of the city centre. The journey continues along the Saxon Wine Road to Meißen, which invites a longer stay with its enchanting old town and porcelain factory. A highlight is the Saxon state capital of Dresden with its famous castles, the Semperoper and relaxed lifestyle. Finally, you will be rewarded at the end of your cycling tour with a gorgeous view of the bizarre formations of the Elbe sandstone rock masses.

Day 1: Arrival in Magedeburg
You start your tour from the heart of Germany and the middle point of the "Romanesque Road". In Magdeburg you can see Romanesque next to Stalinist wedding cake style architecture and the final project of Friedensreich Hundertwasser, the "Green Citadel"

Day 2: Magdeburg – Schönebeck (approx. 25 km)
You leave the cathedral city through the Kreuzhorst nature reserve. Discover Pretzien with its Romanesque church, as well as the Pretzien weir, which has already been offering protection from floods for the last 130 years. We recommend a visit to the graduation house in Schönebeck.

Day 3: Schönebeck – Dessau (approx. 55 km)
Barby lies at the edge of the "Middle Elbe" biosphere reserve, which is also the habitat of the threatened Elbe beaver. Today's destination is Dessau. Here you can visit the Bauhaus and the Meisterhäuser (Master Houses) of the famous architects.

Day 4: Dessau – Luther. Wittenberg (approx. 45 km)
The journey continues along the Fürst-Franz-Weg through the Wörlitz Garden Kingdom. You switch to the other side of the Elbe in Coswig and cycle on to the Luther city of Wittenberg. Wander in the footsteps of Martin Luther, who reformed Christendom with his 95 theses.

Day 5: Luther. Wittenberg – Torgau (approx. 65 km)
Your journey continues through unique meadow landscapes, past Pretzsch with its Renaissance castle to Dommitzsch. This stage ends in the former residence city of Torgau, which is especially impressive due to its Renaissance structures.

Day 6: Torgau – Riesa (48 km)
You ride through Belgern, the town with the only Roland in Saxony, and on to Strehla. A visit to the castle is truly worth it. The monastery in Riesa founded in the 12th century is inviting.

Day 7: Riesa – Meißen (28 km)
Beyond Riesa you will pass through a diversified landscape. You arrive at the vineyards of Castle Proschwitz. Visit the castle and the neighbouring garden. The end of this stage is Meißen, made famous by its "white gold".

Day 8: Meißen – Dresden (approx. 40 km)
The journey from Meißen continues to the Karl May city of Radebeul. Today's stage destination is Dresden. Explore the world famous landmarks, such as the Zwinger or the Green Vault, or wander through the old town of Dresden.

Day 9: Dresden – Bad Schandau (approx. 43 km)
This route is lined with many castles, and is thus of interest for friends of culture and history. The Elbe cycling path leads you along the Saxon Wine Road into the bizarre Elbe sandstone rock masses. The fortress of Königstein and the bastion are among the most beautiful excursion destinations of this region. Bad Schandau is at the heart of Saxon Switzerland.

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