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Elbe River Cycling Tour: Prague to Dresden

Pedal through time from Prague to Dresden, where rivers carve a path past fairytale castles, vineyard slopes, and the wild beauty of Saxon Switzerland.

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

2

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  • 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

What’s included in the price?

Self-guided

6 nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast
Digital guidebook with detailed itinerary and route instructions
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app
Service and support during your tour
Tour design and organization
Luggage transfer

Not included

Tourist tax

Optional extras

Airport transfer
E-bike
Gravel bike
MTB
Road bike
Single supplement

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Our tours are rated on a difficulty scale from 1 to 5 to help you choose the right experience:

  • 1/5 – Flat terrain with short daily distances (approx. 30 km), suitable for all fitness levels, including beginners.
  • 2/5 – Mostly flat with minor climbs (up to 200 m), averaging 40 km/day. Ideal for casual cyclists in good health.
  • 3/5 – Moderate distances (approx. 50 km/day) with some rolling hills and climbs up to 500 m. Best for recreational cyclists.
  • 4/5 – Longer daily rides (60+ km) with steeper climbs (500–1000 m), requiring solid endurance and climbing experience.
  • 5/5 – Designed for experienced cyclists, these routes feature long distances, demanding climbs, and challenging terrain.

Germany offers varied landscapes, from flat river paths along the Rhine, Moselle, and Elbe to rolling hills in Bavaria and the Black Forest. Most of our tours follow well-maintained cycling paths and quiet country roads, but some include gravel sections or climbs in hilly regions. Each itinerary provides details on daily distances and elevation gain to help you choose the right route.

Yes! Germany has one of Europe’s best cycling networks, with many long-distance routes following dedicated bike paths (Radwege) or quiet secondary roads. The Rhine and Moselle tours are mostly on cycle paths, while the Romantic Road and Bavarian Alps routes include sections on low-traffic roads with occasional climbs.

Germany’s major cities, including Munich, Berlin, and Freiburg, are very cycling-friendly, with extensive bike lanes, dedicated crossings, and clear road markings. Cyclists are expected to follow traffic rules, including using bike lights at night and respecting pedestrian zones where cycling may be restricted.

We partner with a range of high-quality hotels, guesthouses, and inns, ensuring comfort and authenticity. Since availability varies, especially in peak season, we confirm your accommodations after booking. You can find examples of typical lodging in our itineraries, though exact stays may differ.

Our tours are suited for road bikes, touring bikes, and e-bikes. Gravel bikes offer a versatile option, providing both speed on pavement and comfort on scenic backroads. If you’re cycling in hilly regions or covering long distances, an e-bike can be a great choice. If you choose an e-bike, prior experience is recommended, as they require different handling.

Yes! If you’re not bringing your own bike, we provide high-quality rentals, including:

  • Touring bikes (great for long-distance comfort)
  • Gravel bikes (ideal for mixed terrain)
  • Road bikes (for faster, performance-oriented rides)
  • E-bikes (offering pedal assistance for longer distances and hills)

All rentals include delivery, pickup, helmets, repair kits, and extra accessories upon request.

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Angie Osborne

Verifed customer · 6 months ago

This tour met and exceeded our expectations. It was certainly challenging cycling for seniors but most of us did it all seven days. Scenery and culture of the islands was glorious. Guide and crew was superb!

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Greg Martin

Verifed customer · 7 months ago

Great holiday. Really easy to follow routes, good choice of hotels and the en route places to eat and visit was really helpful. Super responsive to questions during my holiday. Would definitely use them again.

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Gary O'Loughlin

Verifed customer · 7 months ago

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

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Greg Martin

Verifed customer · 8 months ago

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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Walter Abercrombie

Verifed customer · 7 months ago

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!

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Karen Bergman

Verifed customer · 9 months ago

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip! The guides were professional and provided excellent leadership. They clearly know this country and the best cycling routes. I would definitely do another trip with them.

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