A weekend escape to Saxony

Berlin - Dresden
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Country

Germany

Region

Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony

Distance

190km

Time

2 days

Elevation

490hm

Difficulty

Easy

Contributor

Roger S.

Short Description

Embark on a cycling adventure from Berlin to Dresden, stopping in Finsterwalde. Day two unfolds with a ride through Lower Lusatian Heath, featuring Doberlug Abbey and Mühlberg’s windmills. The Elbe River guides to Dresden, revealing architectural gems like Zwinger Palace. A blend of history and scenic beauty awaits, making this journey a cyclist’s dream.

Route overview

Insights

Adjustability route

Easy

Recommended time of year

April to September

Anything to consider?

It's mostly flat, so enjoy to go fast.

Travel to start

Train to Berlin

Travel from finish

Train from Dresden

Highlights

Dresden

Food

Easy to get

Road Surface

Mostly good
Reommended Bike Type

Recommended Bike Type

All types
Stage

Stage

Travel to start

Berlin

Stop

Finsterwalde

Distance

113km

Elevation

260hm

Leaving Berlin’s urban buzz behind, I pedaled through Brandenburg’s countryside, passing Königs Wusterhausen’s regal palace. The Spreewald’s lush biosphere enchanted me before reaching Finsterwalde, where Carl Mahlzahn’s birthplace hinted at architectural legacies. A cozy guesthouse offered respite, preparing me for tomorrow’s journey to Dresden.

Stage

Stage

Travel to start

Finsterwalde

Stop

Dresden

Distance

78km

Elevation

240hm

Approaching Dresden, anticipation grew for Zwinger Palace’s Baroque splendor, symbolizing the cultural riches awaiting. Reflecting on the journey, I reveled in the diverse beauty of Brandenburg and Saxony.

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