Elbe River Cycling Tour: Prague to Dresden
Starting point
Prague
Finish point
Dresden
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Season
From April to October
Fitness level
3/5
Tour type
Gravel / E-bike
Number of people
Choose your style
- Explore Prague’s historic heart, from Gothic spires to the Astronomical Clock
- Ride along the Vltava River, passing quiet villages and the hilltop château of Mělník
- Experience Bohemian Switzerland National Park with its towering cliffs and deep sandstone gorges
- Follow forest trails through Kirnitzsch Valley, passing waterfalls and castle ruins
- Enter Dresden through the Großer Garten, a vast Baroque park of palaces and fountains
- Stroll along Dresden’s Brühl’s Terrace, the “Balcony of Europe” overlooking the Elbe
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Cycling from Prague to Dresden is a journey through ever-changing landscapes, blending history and natural beauty. Gentle riverbanks, rolling countryside, and towering rock formations make this ride both varied and unforgettable.
In Prague, Gothic spires rise above the Vltava, a river that has shaped trade and settlement for centuries. Following its course, you will pass medieval castles and historic wine towns before merging with the Elbe, where Baroque palaces and fortress ruins line the banks.
Bohemian Switzerland stuns with its towering sandstone formations and hidden gorges, a stark contrast to the gentle river valley. In Dresden, the Frauenkirche and Zwinger Palace stand as grand testaments to a city that has risen from the ashes of war.
This cycling tour covers approximately 50 kilometers per day, making it suitable for riders with a moderate level of fitness. The route follows mostly flat or gently rolling terrain along cycle paths and quiet roads, with a few short climbs, particularly in the Bohemian Switzerland region.
Elevation gain varies from minimal in the river valleys to a more challenging 550-meter ascent on the way to Bad Schandau. With its smooth paths and manageable distances, this journey is ideal for both experienced cyclists and enthusiastic newcomers looking to explore Central Europe on two wheels.
Your tour comes with thoughtfully chosen accommodations, GPS tracks, a personalized digital itinerary, and full support, ensuring a smooth, worry-free experience from start to finish. With luggage transfers, you can cycle unburdened, knowing a comfortable stay awaits each night.
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Self-guided cycling tours provide a flexible and personalized way to explore Germany by bike. You set your own pace and itinerary while we handle the logistics, including accommodations, detailed itineraries, GPS routes, and luggage transfers. With our support team available throughout your journey, you can enjoy a stress-free adventure, fully immersed in Germany’s landscapes, culture, and history.
We booked a week long cycling trip through Timotej’s business. It was a self guided trip where Slovenia Cycling Holidays booked our hotels, arranged transfer of luggage between hotels, organized rented bicycles, and provided us recommended cycling routes. They provided us with a very well organized itinerary with information about the places we visited and recommendations for restaurants, etc. We had a few hiccups, but overall it was a great experience! Timotej was quick to respond to any questions or issues we encountered. This was a great way to discover Slovenia by bicycle. I highly recommend using them!
We recently completed the cycling tour from Bled to Piran with Slovenia Cycling Holidays. All the organising and running of the tour was excellent. We had excellent communication with Anna during the planning and also excellent and very helpful advice during the trip from Timotej We were unlucky on the final day to strike severe thunderstorms which made the day very difficult and less enjoyable. The weather stopped us enjoying the wonderful scenery into Piran. Timotej offered to transport us, but we wished to complete the ride. We can wholeheartedly recommend this Company if you wish a good cycling adventure with very good accommodation along the way. Thanks Anja and Timothy
So last minute holiday and the team at Slovenia Cycling managed to turn around a bespoke package really quickly in peak tourist season! The cycle routes are great and easy to follow whilst the trip app has all the details on hotels and transfers whilst the things to see and places to eat was invaluable. Team are super responsive when you have questions which are handled quickly on Whats App. Will definitely use them again.
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