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Elbe bike path | Magdeburg-Cuxhaven

The Elbe cycle path to the coast

Along the river elbe to the nothern sea

You’ll find some of the most beautiful river regions in Germany around the Elbe. Floodplain forests and extensive meadows characterise the landscape. Follow the river through this charming nature from Magdeburg to the North Sea. The countryside is dotted with impressive examples of human architecture, such as the medieval castle of Tangermünde, Lauenburg Castle and numerous brick and half-timbered buildings. Discover the world famous city of Hamburg and it’s numerous sights. 

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Germany
Easy
  • 10 Days / 9 Nights
  • Self-guided tour
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Itinerary

In the late afternoon, the bikes will be handed out and you will receive important information from our tour guide. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful former imperial city.

Your journey takes you through small villages along the way with a detour to the Romanesque monastery church of Jerichow to Tangermünde. The town has preserved its medieval townscape to the present day. The medieval castle and the town, which was built under its protection about 800 years ago, are situated on a plateau above the distinctive floodplain landscape and the mouth of the small river Tangier into the Elbe.

The "Old Elbe" nature reserve offers a relaxing start to today's cycling day. The ride takes you past Storkau Castle to Havelberg, the "island and cathedral town in the countryside". Small, almost inconspicuous, it lies at the confluence of the Havel and Elbe rivers. The cathedral, built in Renaissance and Baroque style, and the pretty old town are certainly worth seeing.

Today you cycle on a peaceful stage through the glacial valley of the Elbe to the small town of Wittenberge with its unmistakable panorama and the second largest tower clock in Europe. You continue into the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Elbe-Brandenburg, through one of the most fascinating river landscapes in Germany, to Schnackenburg with its famous Borderland Museum. Overnight stay in the area of Gartow am See.

Today you follow the romantic meanders of the Elbe to the city of Hitzacker. The town lies on the “German Half-Timbered House Road” and has a picturesque old town with North German brick architecture.

The stage to Lauenburg is somewhat hilly. The old town silhouette framed by the banks of the Elbe is characteristic of the town. The castle with its mighty castle tower and the steeple of the Maria Magdalenen Church dominate the cityscape. The Fürstengarten (prince's garden) is very charming and the view of the nature reserves on the banks of the Elbe and far into the country to Lüneburg is magnificent.

Bike friendly cycle paths lead along the Elbe via Geesthacht to the great port and cosmopolitan city of Hamburg with its numerous monuments, a great art and culture scene and a very unique atmosphere. You can find out about the current musical program on www.hamburg-travel.com.

[Optional for the tours ending in HH or we recommend an extra night in Hamburg to visit a musical]:

You cycle along the Elbe Bike Path towards Glückstadt on an almost car-free route. On the way, you will pass Wedel with its ship welcoming system: every large ship that’s arriving or departing is solemnly greeted with it’s corresponding national anthem. You will then reach Glückstadt: historic houses and noble mansions characterise the almost completely preserved old town. 

The Elbe ferry (price not included) takes you across the river. You cycle through the district of Cuxhaven called "Cuxland", where traditional seaside resorts still attract numerous guests to the North Sea coast. Heath and marshland also make the land behind the dikes an experience. After your approximately 58-kilometre drive, you will reach Cuxhaven.

Individual departure after breakfast or start of your extension in Cuxhaven.

The route

Easy – A tour that’s easy to cycle in flat to slightly hilly terrain. The Elbe bike path offers the opportunity to follow one of the most beautiful and important rivers in Germany. Other sections of the route take you along smaller country roads and little-travelled paths through the varied river landscape. 

Map Bike Tour Elbe-Radweg North

Prices and events

All data for 2024 at a glance
Place of arrival: Magdeburg
  Season 1
19.04.2024 - 16.05.2024
16.09.2024 - 29.09.2024

arrival saturday and monday
Season 2
17.05.2024 - 15.09.2024

arrival saturday and monday
elbe cycling path from magdeburg to cuxhaven, 10 days, cat. x, DE-EBRMC-10X
Base price
999.00
1,079.00
surcharge single room 289.00 289.00
Season 1
Apr 19, 2024 - May 16, 2024
Sep 16, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024
arrival saturday and monday
Season 2
May 17, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024
arrival saturday and monday
elbe cycling path from magdeburg to cuxhaven, 10 days, cat. x, DE-EBRMC-10X
Base price
surcharge single room
999.00
289.00
1,079.00
289.00
Season 1
Apr 19, 2024 - May 16, 2024
Sep 16, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024
Season 2
May 17, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024
Magdeburg
double room p.P.
surcharge single room
Cuxhaven
double room p.P.
surcharge single room
58.00
35.00
104.00
80.00
58.00
35.00
104.00
80.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Magdeburg
  Season 1
Apr 19, 2024 - May 16, 2024
Sep 16, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024

arrival saturday and monday
Season 2
May 17, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024

arrival saturday and monday
Magdeburg
double room p.P. 58.00 58.00
surcharge single room 35.00 35.00
Cuxhaven
double room p.P. 104.00 104.00
surcharge single room 80.00 80.00
Filter
21-gear unisex
21-gear gents
7-gear unisex
electric bike
rental bike premium
119.00
119.00
119.00
299.00
189.00
Prices per person in EUR

Services & Extras

Services
  • 9 overnight stays in hotels of the booked category
  • Breakfast
  • Personal welcome and tour briefing (German, English)
  • Detailed travel documents(1x per room) (German, English, French)
  • Luggage transport
  • GPS-tracks availalbe on request
  • Rental bike insurance
  • 7-days-service-hotline

 

Not included

  • Arrival and departure
  • costs for parking
  • city tax
  • transfers
  • optional sightseeings
  • city maps
  • Travel Insurance
  • Private requirements
Extras

Parking information

  • Underground parking in Magdeburg, price approx. € 14,- per night, payable on site, no reservation possible. 

Arrival/departure

  • Train: Return journey from Hamburg to Magdeburg by train (approx. 3 hrs.). Return journey from Cuxhaven to Magdeburg by train (approx. 5.5 hours).
  • Minibus: Return journey from Hamburg to Magdeburg by minibus (minimum 4 persons) € 145,- per person, for the return transport of your own bike we charge € 39,- extra. From Cuxhaven to Magdeburg by minibus (minimum 4 persons) € 180,- per person, for the return transport of the own bike we charge € 39,- extra. Limited space available. Reservation is required when booking the trip. Payment will be made on site.  
Accommodation

Category A: Comfortable hotels and guest houses, basically in the 3*** and 4*** category, centrally located in most cases.
 

Category B: Good middle hotels and guest houses, basically 3*** category, partly situated at the outskirts of town.

Important notes

Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Ratings

4 of 5 Stars (2 Ratings)
3 stars
Maximilian F. DE | 27.07.2023
Radreise von Wittenberge nach Cuxhaven
5 stars
Norbert K. DE | 16.05.2022
Schöne Elbetour
Von vorne bis hinten eine gut organisierte Radtour.

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