SELF-GUIDED BIKE TRIP along Elbe river
from Prague to Dresden or vice versa, 230 km/145 miles (Apr - Oct)
Explore the beautiful valley of Vltava and Elbe rivers on the biking holiday from Prague to the romantic city Dresden in southern Germany.
The Prague - Dresden bike trip is one of our favorite and most popular bike trips along the Elbe river. You will have a unique cultural and historical adventure while cycling through the amazing countryside along the Elbe river, passing through peaceful Czech & German towns. We will help you on the best sightseeing spots and hidden places. We can also organize bike delivery/pickup and accommodation if needed. Our specially designed essential, classic and premium packages ensure you will have everything you need for your trip.
SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOUR OPTION: Essential, Classic, Premium
ESSENTIAL PACKAGE - Includes all the basic essentials you'll need for your trip. Perfect for independent travellers
CLASSIC PACKAGE - Includes all the essentials plus our bike pick up service from Dresden. Great for travellers who want to continue travelling from Dresden.
PREMIUM PACKAGE -We'll organise everything for you, bikes, maps, accomodation, bike pick up. This package covers it all! Ideal for those who want hassel free travel.
**Prices for Premium package are based on minimum 2 people sharing a double room. (Additional single supplement fee applies to Classic and Premium package)
*Bike pick up prices and luggage deliveries are based on picking up and delivery from Hotels or Penzions with reception facilities. Additional fee applies to pick up and deliveries to apartments
ESSENTIALS PACKAGE
your bike trip. Perfect for independent travellers | Duration (biking days) | Level | Price per person | Includes |
| 4 | Moderate | 155 EUR |
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| 5 | Easy | 175 EUR | ||
| 6 | Easy | 195 EUR |
CLASSIC PACKAGE Everything you will need from start to finish Great for travellers who want to continue travelling from Dresden | Duration (biking days) | Level | Price per person | Includes |
| 4 | Moderate | 220 EUR* |
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| 5 | Easy | 240 EUR* | ||
| 6 | Easy | 260 EUR* |
PREMIUM PACKAGE We will organise everything for you. Just relax and enjoy the adventure Perfect for travellers who need hassle free travel | Duration (biking days) | Level | Price(EUR) per person | Includes |
2-3* Hotels 4 Days 4 Nights | Moderate | 490 EUR** |
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2-3* Hotels 5 days 5 Nights | Easy | 560 EUR** | ||
4-5* Hotels 4 Days 4 Nights | Moderate | 580 EUR** | ||
4-5* Hotels 5 Days 5 Nights | Easy | 670 EUR** |
Recommended Itinerary for 3 biking days trip:
option 1 (220 km/140 miles):
Day 1 - Prague - Roudnice nad Labem: 75 km,
Day 2 - Roudnice nad Labem - Děčín: 75 km,
Day 3 - Děčín - Bad Schandau - Dresden: 70 km.
option 2 (170 km/105 miles):
Day 1 - Mělník - Litomerice: 50 km (van or train transfer from Prague to Melnik)
Day 2 - Litomerice - Děčín: 50 km,
Day 3 - Děčín - Bad Schandau - Dresden: 70 km.
Recommended Itinerary for 4 biking days trip:
option 1 (220 km/140 miles):
Day 1 - Prague - Mělník: 50 km,
Day 2 - Mělník - Litomerice: 50 km,
Day 3 - Litomerice - Děčín: 50 km,
Day 4 - Děčín - Bad Schandau - Dresden: 70 km.
option 2 (170 km/105 miles):
Day 1 - Mělník - Litomerice: 50 km, (van or train transfer from Prague to Melnik)
Day 2 - Litomerice - Děčín: 50 km,
Day 3 - Děčín - Bad Schandau: 25 km,
Day 4 - Bad Schandau - Dresden: 45 km.
Recommended Itinerary for 5 & more biking days trip:
option 1 (5 days, 220 km/140 miles):
Day 1 - Prague - Mělník: 50 km,
Day 2 - Mělník - Litomerice: 50 km,
Day 3 - Litomerice - Děčín: 50 km,
Day 4 - Děčín - Bad Schandau: 25 km,
Day 5 - Bad Schandau - Dresden: 45 km.
option 2 (6-10 days, 495 km/310 miles):
Day 1 - Prague - Mělník: 50 km,
Day 2 - Mělník - Litomerice: 50 km,
Day 3 - Litomerice - Děčín: 50 km
Day 3 - Děčín - Bad Schandau: 25 km,
Day 3 - Bad Schandau - Dresden: 45 km
Day 4 - Dresden - Riesa: 50 km,
Day 4 - Riesa - Torgau: 50 km
Day 5 - Torgau - Lutherstadt Wittenberg: 60 km
Day 6 - Lutherstadt Wittenberg - Walternienburg: 75 km
Day 7 - Walternienburg - Magdeburg: 40 km.
We will meet at the bike shop so you that you can test your bikes and make any last minute adjustments. We will give you your maps and go over the route in more detail. We also highly recommend to use this opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Prague.
Your bike adventure begins. You will bike through and out of Prague enjoying the scenic view following the Vltava river approximately 55 km towards Melnik. This small town was once part of the Austrian monarchy and is located in the Central Bohemian region. You will explore the town’s castle and church or simply relax with a beer until the evening dinner.
From Mělník you will continue along the Elbe River passing historical Czech towns. An extra possibility on this day is to visit the massive Terezin Fortress which was used as concentration camp during the World War II period. Litomerice is one of the oldest Czech towns founded around the 10th century. Here you will have opportunity to visit the beautiful cathedral and take in the atmosphere of this historic Czech town which is known for its many famous surrounding vineyards.
Begin your 50km journey from Litomerice to Děčín, follow the banks of the Elbe River entering the Gate of Bohemia ("Porto Bohemica"). This pictersque valley begins near the town of Usti nad Labem. Děčín, famous for its great rock-climbing, you can visit the castle and admire the stunning view that overlooks the Elbe river.
You will ride 27 km from Děčín and along one of the most awe-inspiring bike paths through the lowest part of the Czech Republic where you feel like you are in the mountains. You will finish the day across the German border into the historic spa of Bad Schandau which lies east of the Elbe right on the edge of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. From Děčín as you travel closer to the German border you will see the crossover between the Czech and German cultures.
There are optional activities on this day including hiking up to admire the biggest natural rock bridge in Europe, Pravcicka Gate.
From Bad Schandau you will continue in the Elbe River to your final destination Dresden. Before your final destination you may want to visit Bastei Bridge or Konigstein Fortress! Upon arriving in Dresden you will learn that the city that has a long history, going through dramatic changes between WWII and 1989 as it has managed to regain importance as one of the cultural, educational, political and economic centres of former East Germany. Do not miss to visit the Zwinger Gallery, Virgin Mary church and the castle.
Airport transfer to hotel in Prague | from 800 Kc / 30 EUR |
Accommodation in Prague | from 1400 Kc / 52 EUR / per room |
Luggage transfer between stops | from 900 Kc / 35 EUR / per 1 day |
Bike Tour in Prague | from 670 Kc / 27 EUR |
Electric bike rent | add 350 Kc / 14 EUR / per 1 day |
| Smartphone with navigation software, local phone number (sim card) and internet datas. | 200 Kc / 7 EUR/ per 1 day |
Additional biking days (includes bike rental, anti- theft bike insurance and panniers) | add 24 EUR / per day |
| Minimum 1 month advance reservation recommended. For reservations less than 1 month additional last minute booking fee will apply. |
GUIDED BIKE TOUR along Elbe river from Prague to Dresden or Dresden to Prague, 230 km/145 miles (Apr - Oct)
The Prague - Dresden bike trip is one of our favorite and most popular bike trips along the Elbe river. One of our experienced and local tour guides will lead you throughout your whole trip, giving you historical information about the towns throughout the trip. They will also take you to the best sightseeing spots and hidden places. Our support member will take of your luggage, hotels, dinners and will be ready to help the group on the road for any problems.
GUIDED BIKE TOUR OPTION
(number of days, daily distance and activity types are modified on request)
Tour type according to | Duration (days) | 2019 Dates | Level | Price |
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| Guided Premium 4-5* | 7 days (6 nights) | May 5-11, 2019 Aug 4-10, 2019 | Moderate | from 1300 EUR |
| Guided Classic 3* | *6 days or 7 days | May 5-10, 2019* June 2-7, 2019* (guaranteed departure) June 30 - July 5, 2019* (guaranteed departure) July 28- Aug 2 2019* (guaranteed departure) Aug 18-23, 2019* (guaranteed departure) Sept 15-20, 2019* (guaranteed departure) Sept 29 - Oct 4, 2019* (guaranteed departure) | Moderate | from 1000 EUR |
* Price is based on minimum of 4 participants in the group & depends on final individual arrangements. | ||||
Cycling Itinerary for 5 biking days trip (230 km, 145 miles):
Day 1 - Prague - Melnik: 55 km
Day 2 - Melnik - Litomerice: 50 km
Day 3 - Litomerice - Děčín: 50 km,
Day 4 - Děčín - Bad Schandau: 25 km
Day 5 - Bad Schandau - Dresden: 50 km.
On the first day you will arrive in Prague. We will meet at the bike shop so you can test your bikes and make any small adjustments for your comfort. You will meet your guides and fellow travellers and we will present the route in more detail. We also highly recommend to use this opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Prague.
The second day of the trip your bike adventure begins. You will bike through and out of Prague enjoying the scenic view following the Vltava river approximately 50 km towards Melnik. This small town was once part of the Austrian monarchy and is located in the central Bohemian region. You will have plenty of free time to explore the town’s castle and church or simply relax with a beer until the evening dinner.
On day three your adventure continues from Melnik to Litomerice. You will bike through these historical Czech towns and along the Elbe. An extra possibility on this day is to visit the massive Terezin Fortress which was used as concentration camp during the World War II period. Litomerice is one of the oldest Czech towns founded around the 10th century. Here you will have opportunity to visit the beautiful cathedral and take in the atmosphere of this historical Czech town.
The fourth day of your trip will take you around 50 km from Litomerice through the romantic Czech countryside towards Děčín. We will follow the banks of the Elbe River until we reach Děčín. Here you can visit the castle and admire the stunning view that overlooks the Labe river. In Děčín as you travel closer to the German border you will see the border between the Czech and German cultures.
On day 5 you will ride only about 25 km from Děčín and along one of the most awe-inspiring bike paths through the lowest part of the Czech Republic where you feel like you are in the mountains. You will finish the day across the German border into the historic spa of Bad Schandau which lies east of the Elbe right on the edge of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. There are optional activities on this day including hiking up to admire the biggest natural rock bridge in Europe, Pravcicka Gate.
From Bad Schandau you will continue to your final destination Dresden. As we cross the German border you will start to be able to see the differences. A city that has a long history and been through dramatical changes through the years and managed to regain importance as one of the cultural, educational, political and economic centres of Germany. We will finish our biking adventure in Dresden with an intro bike tour of the city.
On the last day you will have time to explore the historical city of Dresden, called The Pearl on Elbe. As the trip come to an end we will offer you different options depending on how you want to continue your trip. We can offer you a transfer back to Prague, you can continue from Dresden according to your own personal itinerary. But do not miss the famous Zwinger Gallery, renovated Virgin Mary church or the historic castle.
PRIVATE BIKE TOUR along Elbe river
Explore the beautiful valley of Vltava and Elbe rivers on the biking holiday from Prague to the romantic city Dresden in southern Germany.
We specialize on organizing private tours from 1 to 30 people.
Please contact us for with any questions for more information at info(at)cyklustrails.com.
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