Prague to Dresden Cycling Holiday

A lovely riverside cycle path leads you out of Prague and north, along the Vlatava River. On the outskirts of the city you pass the baroque castle of Troja Baroque, with its ornate frescoes and elaborate terraced gardens. Thereafter, the suburbs die away and nature prevails as you continue along the peaceful cycle path beside the river. Following a brief ascent to cut a corner of the river's course you return to the riverbank and pass the impressive castles of Nelahozeves and Veltrusy in quick succession. Thereafter you enter the the Czech wine region, pedalling through seas of vineyards to the to the charming old town of Melnik. The town sits at the confluence of the Vlatva and Elbe Rivers. The magnificent hilltop castle is home to some impressive wine cellars as well as a fine art collection. You'll spend the night in this enchanting little town.

Today's very scenic route leads you alongside the Elbe river as it makes it's way through the hilly Middle Mountains region of Czech. Castle ruins, perched on bluffs and forested hillsides, stand guard over the river as it wends its way through this picturesque region. Halfway along the route the riverside town of Usti nad Labem makes a good lunch stop. Thereafter, the route continues along the river valley to the town of Decin, your overnight stop. We highly recommend a visit to the impressive castle, one of the largest in the country, where you can admire the carefully restored interior and museum. From the castle's baroque Rose Garden you can also enjoy fabulous views across the town.

Your last day of cycling continues along the scenic meanders of the Elbe river. Between the tiny hamlets of Königsten and Stadt Wehlen, consider a quick detour to the Bastei Bridge to wonder amongst the sandstone spires. A little further along the route, the charming old-town of Pirna provides the ideal place top stop for lunch. From there, a few more pleasant kilometres beside the Elbe river deliver you to the city of Dresden - journey's end.

In 1945 Dresden was bombed relentlessly and this once architecturally stunning city was all but destroyed. After much restoration work many of the city’s wonderful baroque buildings and fine art are again on display. The “Frauenkirche” or “Church of Our Lady” is a prime example of this, having been completely restored from a pile of rubble to her original baroque splendour. Enjoy celebrating completion of your Prague to Dresden cycling holiday on one of the city's many fine restaurants.