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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. 

Easy
Bike tours
10 Days / 9 Nights
Self-guided tour

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.

Convenient cycle paths lead along the Elbe via Geesthacht to the great harbour and cosmopolitan city of Hamburg with its numerous architectural monuments, great art and culture as well as a unique atmosphere. You can find out about the current musical programme at www.hamburg-tourismus.de.

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.

After breakfast, individual return journey or start of your extension in Cuxhaven.

Tour character

Easy

Easy - a very easy cycle tour that leads through flat to slightly hilly terrain. The Elbe Cycle Path offers the opportunity to follow one of the most beautiful and important rivers in Germany without using a car. Other sections of the route take you along smaller country roads and paths with little traffic through the varied river landscape.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

7-gear touring bike
Gear hub with coaster brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bicycle with a Shimano 7-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
24-gear touring bike
Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production b< Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 24-speed Acera derailleur gears with freewheel.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
30-gear bike premium
Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 30-gear Deore/XT derailleur with freewheel, RST 60 mm suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. Equipped with an aluminium hybrid type.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
60 cm
Unisex-Elbectric bike 8-gear
Hub gear with pedal brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

High-quality electric bike with a Shimano 8-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake, Bosch activeline plus motor 500 Wh battery. 

42 cm (26 "")
45 cm
50 cm
55 cm

Services & extras

Services

Included

  • 9 nights as described
  • breakfast
  • Personal tour information on site (DE,EN)
  • Carefully prepared itinerary
  • Detailed travel documents, 1x per room (DE,EN)
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
  • Navigation app and GPS data available
  • Rental bike insurance
  • 7-day service hotline

Not included

  • Arrival and departure
  • parking fees
  • Spa and local taxes where applicable
  • transfers
  • Optional sightseeing tours
  • city maps
  • travel insurance
  • Expenses for personal use
Extras

Arrival / parking / departure

  • Underground car park in Magdeburg, price approx. € 14,- per night, payable on site, no reservation possible.
  • Good train connections to Magdeburg and from Hamburg.
  • Return journey from Hamburg to Magdeburg by minibus € 145,- per person. From Cuxhaven to Magdeburg by minibus € 180,- per person (minimum number of participants 4 persons). We charge € 39,- extra for the return transport of your own bike. Limited space available. Reservation is required when booking the tour. Payment is made on the spot. 
Hotels

On this tour you will be accommodated in well-kept 3- and 4-star hotels as well as selected guesthouses. All rooms are equipped with shower/WC or bath/WC.

Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!

"I look forward to making your vacation dreams come true."

Yasmine Rohlfs
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