From the Golden City of Prague to the 'Semperoper'

You want your next biking holiday to be a very special experience? Don’t wait! Starting by bike in the famous city of Praha your way goes through parks and over small roads of agricultural use mostly along the river Moldau to Melnik. From now on the Elbe will accompany you on your way. The further you follow the river to the north, the more impressing the landscape. The climax of its beauty is reached in the bizarre Elbsandsteingebirge. But this is not all: Pillnitz castle and the sights of Dresden will impress you! Exemplary bike trails can be expected in Saxony, in the Czech Republic you will bike on small side streets but may not expect complete freedom in traffic. If you wish so, it is possible to extend the biking trip along the Elbe to Wittenberg, Magdeburg or Hamburg.

1. day  Arrival in Prague

Comfortable and low-priced flight connections are available. Arrival by train is also possible.

2. day  Prague

Let the “Golden City” put its spell upon you! Visit the Hradschin with the royal palace, walk to the Karlsbrücke, and dive into the lively atmosphere at Wenzelsplatz. The Jewish quarter, Nikolaus church, the astronomic clock at the city hall?so many sights can be visited! Extra night recommended!

3. day  Melnik 55 km

Past the planetarium, Troja castle and the zoo you will cycle along the Moldau already after a short time. Comfortably you will roll past Veltrusy, whose castle will surely amaze you untill you reach Melnik. You will be enthralled by the colourful confluence of Moldau and Elbe and enjoy the view from the castle’s hill.

4. day  Litomerice 45 km

Get your bikes ready and continue through the Melnik vineyards, where as fine wines as the Ludmilla thrive, you will then reach the region around Litomerice where hops is cultivated. Just before arriving at your destination you will, you will have the chance to visit Tezerin with the national cultural memorial. Very good guided tours are offered here. (Tezerin has become sadly known in World War II as Theresienstadt.)

5. day  Decin 50 km

A short walk around the enormous market place of Litomerice is worthwhile as well as stopping at the Kelchhaus to take pictures. Passing the ruin of Strekov (Schreckenstein) castle situated on a rock in about 100 metres height, and Usti, you will follow the trail in a slight up and down to Decin with its baroque castle very much worth viewing.

6. day  Bad Schandau 21 km

Be looking forward to a change in the scenery: You will reach the Elbsandsteingebirge today and surely be amazed by the strangely shaped rocks. Shortly before crossing the boarder in Hrensko we recommend a trip to Prebischtal on the right bank of the Elbe where you have the chance to walk to Europe’s biggest natural gate of rocks. (2 km by bike & 1 hour to walk per way).

7. day  Dresden 45 km

Real highlights await you today! Past the fortress of Königsstein impressively ranking up out of the Elbe’s valley, you will cycle to the old spa of Rathen. Everyone who enjoys walking will be happy to take a walk to the Bastei (1 km). A magnificent view over the Elbe’s valley is offered here. Passing Pillnitz castle and the Blaue Wunder, the day comes to its end much too early.

8. day  Dresden departure

You can also extend your bike tour along the Elbe riding to Wittenberg, Magdeburg or even to Hamburg on the Elbe bike trail.

Please note:

You can also do this tour from Dresden to Prague.