Lausitz and the river elbe, spree and neisse
Sorbische Kultur und die Lausitz

Arriving in Dresden
Make sure to arrive early in Dresden where famous and imposing structures such as the Zwinger or the Semper Opera will be waiting to be visited. Thousands of visitors come to the Saxon kings’ former seat of royal power every year. In the afternoon handover bikes and briefing.
Dresden - Kamenz
You will leave Dresden on the beautiful Elbe bike trail to cycle through the Dresden Heath to Radeberg, town of beer. For those who seek to learn more about the Pilsener from Radeberg, the brewery of the export beer constitutes a worthwhile option for an unforgettable stop. After this short break, Kamenz lies ahead of you. The historical town centre with its neat narrow streets and the restored buildings expresses a special charm. The market place, the Renaissance style town hall, the central St, Mary’s church and the Malzhaus are absolute must-sees. A final highlight is the fantastical view over Kamenz offered from the top of the Red Tower. (approx. 55 km)
Kamenz - Spremberg
Today’s route leads through the beautiful lake landscape of the Lausitz. A total of 23 lakes constitute the largest artificial water landscape in all of Europe. Pure nature and small Sorbian villages wait to be discovered here. The bilingual signage reveals that you find yourselves in the German-Sorbian region here. The fact that the Lausitz hosts two cultures with different languages and traditions contributes to the region’s unique flair. In the afternoon, you will reach Spremberg with its historical old town situated on an island in the Spree. (approx. 50 km)
The Neiße will accompany you today. The closer you get to Bad Muskau, the more beautiful it gets. Embedded in one of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes, the town awaits to be discovered. It has come to fame through the brilliant landscape designer Hermann von Püc kler-Muskau, who constructed a park of 830 hectars around the town. In July 2004, the park was nominated UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. This masterpiece of garden engineering with majestic trees, lakes and rivers makes your route a real experience. (approx. 40 km)
Bad Muskau - Görlitz
The impressive Oder-Neiße bike trail will be your host for today. Enjoy this beautiful landscape and take in the calmness of the river. On your way, you will discover Rothenburg, Germany’s easternmost small town. The day’s highlight will be Görlitz, proudly presenting itself in its richness of architectural styles ranging between Gothic and Jugendstil. A walk around the very well-preserved old town with its numerous Baroque, late Gothic and Renaissance style houses allows every visitor to discover the country’s largest-surface monument. (approx. 65 km)
Görlitz - Bautzen
Through the rural Upper Lusatia it goes through beautiful farming villages and past monarch hills to Bautzen. Impressively, the silhouette of the thousand-year-old town of Bautzen with its historical town centre sticks out of the varied landscape. (approx. 55 km)
Bautzen - Pirna/ Elbe
Forests, grasslands and, most importantly, the Saxon Switzerland National Park will dominate your day. Discover the historical town centre of Neustadt and enjoy the beauty of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. What is so characteristic about these rutted mountains is their exceptional wealth of forms on such little space. A special uniqueness is presented by the continuous alteration of lowlands, canyons, table mountains, rocky peaks and homogenous forest plains. Give your bike a break and walk up to the bastion with its spectacular rocky bridge. The scattered architecture of the rocks will impress you Justas the fantastic view over the Elbe that you will come to enjoy here. On the level Elbe bike trail by the waterside, the final 12 kilometres of this stage will be accomplished in no time. The neat old town of Pirna is today’s destination. (approx. 60 km)
A very beautiful route comes to end this tour. Marvel at the magnificent castles by the Elbe, visit the one in Pillnitz with its gorgeous park and discover the Blaue Wunder in front of the town gates of Dresden. This very diversified bike trip will end around noon in Dresden where you will be handed over your luggage (no further night stop). In case you wish to spend the day in Dresden, we will gladly book an additional night for you. (approx. 25 km)


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In the land of Saxony and Sorby, 8 days, DE-DDRDD-08X | |||
Base price | 699.00 | 769.00 | 799.00 |
Surcharge single room | 199.00 | 199.00 | 199.00 |
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Dresden | |||
Double room p. P. | 70.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
Surcharge single room | 35.00 | 35.00 | 35.00 |
- 7 overnight stay in quality accommodation
- Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
- Personal welcome and trip briefing (German, English)
- Best elaborated route
- Detailed travel information (German, English)
- Luggage transfer
- GPS-tracks available
- Rental bike insurance
- 7-day-service-hotline
Not included
- Arrival and departure
- costs for parking
- city tax
- transfers
- optional sightseeing’s
- city maps
- Travel Insurance
- costs of the private requirements
Parking Information
- Underground parking is available for € 24,- per day in Dresden (payable locally, no reservations required).
3*** and 4****- hotels. The rooms are ensuite shower and bath.
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