Berlin to Dresden Biking 10 Days

Berlin

Bismarck and Marx, Einstein and Hitler, JFK and Bowie, they’ve all shaped – and been shaped by – Berlin, whose richly textured history confronts you at every turn. This is a city that staged a revolution, was headquartered by Nazis, bombed to bits, divided in two and finally reunited – and that was just in the 20th century! Walk along remnants of the Berlin Wall, marvel at the splendour of a Prussian palace, visit Checkpoint Charlie. Berlin is like an endlessly fascinating 3D textbook where the past is very much present wherever you go. Lonely Planet Enjoy one of the many amazing restaurants in Berlin, all a short stroll from your hotel.

Berlin

You have the full day to explore Berlin and we will arrange a 1/2 walking tour with a local guide for you to discover its secrets. We will meet you at your hotel for bike fit at 6 pm so you are set to ride next day.

Potsdam

Ride from the heart of Berlin (bike lanes are a convenient way to exit the city) stopping at the Charlottenburg Palace and then stop to view the famous Berlin Olympic Stadium built for the 1936 Olympics. Before long you will be riding through the Grunewald forest and across the Havel River where you can stop and admire the Schloss Cecilienhof where Churchill, Truman and Stalin met to decide the fate of post-war Germany in 1945. Arrive to Potsdam, the Unesco World Heritage town and relax at your hotel.
Cycling distance: 52km; 345 m gain

Potsdam

Ride a loop through the Potsdam region, exploring lakeside cycling routes. Visit Schloss Sanssouci, with its extraordinary palaces and gardens of the former residence of Frederick II.
Cycling distance: 45 km; 260 m gain

Schlepzig

This is your chance for a century ride (but if you wish to ride less, we can shuttle you half-way). The riding is flat to rolling passing a multitude of lakes and through market towns. Schlepzig is in a region called Spreewald and the resort we stay in here is set in the Spreewald Bioreserve.
Cycling distance: 48km; 315m gain or 100 km; 570 m gain

Burg

Continue south through Spreewald region through Lubben and Lubbenau. You’ll have the chance to explore one of the quiet waterways by river punt and then in the village of Burg, known for thermal baths, enjoy some spa time. Dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in town or at your hotel.
Cycling Distance: 44 km; 160 m gain

Burg

Ride a loop through the Spreewald region on popular bike routes along canals and through forest. We have two routes for you to choose between. Or you can relax at your hotel spa and take a day off.
Cycling distance: 60 km; 170 m gain  or 66 km; 200 m gain.

Dresden

There are several options today. If you want to ride all the way from Burg to Dresden, our route is 130 km and 750 m gain. You may wish to take a shuttle as far as Senftenberg riding the last 78 km, 500 m gain or shuttle to Theindor, riding the last 45 km.  Our routes pass right by the famous Schloss Moritzburg castle which King Augustus used as a hunting lodge and for royal vacations. Spend the afternoon visiting the many sites of Dresden. We have arranged a private guide to take you for an afternoon tour at 4 pm.
Cycling distance: 45 km; 200 m gain or 78 km; 500 m gain; or  130 km; 750 m gain.

Dresden

We’ve planned your last day to be a cycling loop along the Elbe River and then some wine tasting near Radebeul. A longer loop can visit the city of Meissen with its porcelain makers. For your final night in Dresden, we provide you with lots of restaurant recommendations. Options include Lila Sosse, in an artist-decorated complex called the Kunsthofpassage a turquois building that plays water music through its drains or at Lesage, a fine restaurant in Volkswagon’s Transparent Factory where Phaeton sedans are assembled by hand.
Cycling distance: 60 km; 415 m gain.

Depart at your leisure

*Distance and elevation gains may vary depending on hotels chosen for specific departure.