Germany - Prague to Dresden

Day 1 - Arrival in Prague, a magical city of culture and history, and certainly a town worth exploring if you can arrive a day earlier to allow enough time. Just ask and we can arrange extra nights. On the night before you cycle out, you will meet one of our representatives to go over the tour program and route books/maps, adjust bikes, and answer questions. Overnight in Prague; dinner on your own, but we include suggestions for you.

Hotel Red Lion

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Prague

The Red Lion, is in the historical centre of the town, in the vicinity of Prague Castle, overlooking...

Day 2 - Prague - Melnik (59 km / 37 miles)
The start of the tour sees Prague left behind as you cycle along the river Vltava - the biggest river in the Czech Republic. After passing the castles of Troja and Nelahozeves, the landscape changes with more and more vineyards appearing. The destination, Melnik is the center of Bohemian wine growing and it is worth trying some wine in one of the many cellars. Melnik's renaissance palace looks out over the confluence of the Vltava with the Labe and the view goes down well with the wine. Overnight in Melnik. Dinner on your own. (B).

Hotel U Rytiru

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Melnik

Formally a humble hotel and pub endewed with an old-world charm, the building has been meticulously ...

Day 3 - Melnik - Litomerice (47 km / 29 miles)
Today's stage takes you from Melnik through Roudnice nad Labem and Libechov, with its incredible palace and gardens. The next stop is the transit camp and ghetto for Jews and other Nazi prisoners en route to extermination camps during WWII - Terezin. In this fortress town a memorial is maintained as a monument to the memory of the people who passed through this town. From here it is a short ride to Litomerice, which contains superb architecture and is the main town of the region. Overnight in Litomerice.

Hotel Salva Guarda

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Litomerice

Remarkable family type hotel located in the beautiful Renaissance-style building which decorates the...

Day 4 - Litomerice - Decin (51 km / 32 miles)
As you cycle along the river valley, be sure to look out for the ruins of Strekov Castle high above the river and on to the town of Usti nad Labem. Today's route finishes in Decin at the frontier with the sandstone rock outcrops of the Bohemian Switzerland area. Overnight in Decin.

Hotel Ceska Koruna

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Decin

Day 5 - Decin - Bad Schandau (25 km / 15 miles) Today is easy day in terms of length and you will cycle to the German border and on to Bad Schandau. Today's ride goes through the incredible landscape of the Bohemian / Saxon Switzerland area, following the forested river valley through the incredible sandstone formations of the Bohemian Switzerland area. Over millions of years the river Elbe has carved intricate formations in the sandstone of the area. The area is known as Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic and Saxon Switzerland in Germany.
Overnight in Bad Schandau.

Elbhotel

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Bad Schandau

The hotel with restaurant "elbhotel" is located in a central but nevertheless silent location in the...

Day 6 - Bad Schandau - Dresden (45 km / 28 miles)
Continue on through the sandstone formations of Saxon Switzerland. As you journey along the Elbe river valley you will pass the impressive Bastei fortification high above the town of Rathen. Cycling through peaceful meadows and precious wetlands to Dresden rounds off this tour perfectly.
Overnight in Dresden.

Hotel Rothenburger Hof

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Dresden

The traditional and family dresden hotel "Rothenburger Hof" is located in Dresden Germany governmen...

Day 7 - Dresden
Sightseeing is recommended in Dresden this day. No visitor to Dresden should miss - the Zwinger Pavilion, The Frauenkirche Church, the Semper Opera House as well as the Royal Palace.