The Elbe-Radweg follows the Elbe river from the German-Czech border through Dresden, Wittenberg, Magdeburg and Hamburg to the river's mouth at Cuxhaven on the North Sea. It's consistently rated one of Germany's most popular long-distance cycle routes.
Streckenkarte
Gelände
Flat and easy for almost its entire length, following the river on dedicated cycle paths and dykes, making it well suited to relaxed multi-day family touring rather than demanding cycle-touring fitness. Well signed throughout.
Tipps
The Dresden-to-Meissen stretch through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is the most scenic; the lower river towards Hamburg is flatter and more agricultural. Bike-friendly train connections along the whole route make it easy to shorten or extend a trip on the fly.
Genehmigungen & Zugang
No permits required.