Prague to Dresden: Elbe Cycle Path

Tour Type:

Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!

Activity:

Leisure Cycling | Leisure Cycling

Activity Level & Terrain

This cycling tour is graded easy to moderate.

Experience & Fitness

The first day has a small ascent, otherwise the route is flat. Daily cycling distances are between approx. 21-55km, which is easily manageable if you are a regular cyclist. The cycle path in the Czech Republic frequently follows unpaved field roads or tracks (some of which have a gravel surface), especially along the Vltava River, or along country roads with light to moderate traffic.  Well developed paths can be found between Litomerice and the German border. Once in Saxony the route follows quiet country roads, but mostly runs along even, paved bicycle paths.

• 7 Nights accommodation in hand-picked accommodations
• 7 Breakfasts
• Baggage transfers
• Information pack, guidebook and route information
• 24/7 Emergency telephone support from our office

• Travel to Prague / from Dresden
• Bike hire
• Lunches, dinners, drinks & snacks
• Personal equipment
• Travel insurance (required)

• Additional nights at the start or end of the holiday
• Bike hire
• Onward travel transfer from Dresden to Prague

When To Go

This tour is available to start on any day of the week between the beginning of April to the end of October. Please note we require the booking at least 14 days prior to your chosen start date for this trip.

Getting to the Start

By Air - There are plenty of flights from across Europe with scheduled and low-cost carriers into Prague Airport. Then take the Metro (18-24 mins) or Airport Express bus (35 mins) to the main train station.

Getting from the End

By Air - There are direct flights from Dresden Airport to London, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Stuttgart, Hamburg and Munich. Take an S-Bahn train from the city centre to the airport; the journey is just 12-20 mins. Direct train services to Berlin are also available; approx. 2h10.

By Rail - Both Prague and Dresden are well-connected by rail within Europe, see Deutsche Bahn for train timetables and fares. 

Luggage Transfer

Your bags will be transferred between your accommodation as per your itinerary. We ask you to limit your luggage to 2 x bags (each of up to 20kg) per person.

General Information

All bike tours are unescorted. The mileages and approximations are distances of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen and proper sport shoes. Travel to and from the start/end of your cycle is not included in the tour price and must be arranged on your own.

Equipment

We can arrange bike hire as an optional extra. You can rent comfortable bicycles for your tour along the Elbe Cycle Path. Choose between men’s and women’s bikes in different heights and between 7-gears (with backpedal-brake) and 24-gears (without backpedal-brake). We will need to know your height if you are hiring a bike through us.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable Travel Insurance which covers you for the activity, emergency evacuation and hospital care.