Do I need previous canoeing experience?

No previous canoeing experience is necessary. The tour includes instructions to ensure you are comfortable handling the canoe.

Is all equipment provided?

Yes, Active Point Děčín supplies bikes, helmets, canoes, paddles, life jackets, dry bags, and bottled water.

How fit do I need to be for this tour?

A moderate level of fitness is recommended to comfortably bike the route and paddle downstream with breaks along the way.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Children are welcome but should be confident cyclists and swimmers; confirm age and size requirements with Active Point Děčín.

What happens in adverse weather?

Tours may be rescheduled or canceled if weather makes cycling or paddling unsafe; always check the forecast and confirm with the operator.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour begins and ends at Markt 1-11 in Bad Schandau, Germany, with a midpoint transition from biking to canoeing at Kemp Děčín.

Bike & Canoe Tour with Active Point Děčín in Bad Schandau | Bike Tour | Guided Tour

Straddling the border between Germany and the Czech Republic, the Elbe River carves a striking path through the Saxon-Switzerland region, making it an invigorating playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Active Point Děčín offers a standout way to experience this dynamic landscape via their Bike & Canoe Tour, a 7-hour journey weaving between Bad Schandau, Germany, and Děčín, Czechia. This combined cycling and paddling trip exploits the natural rhythm of the Elbe cycle route, blending two disciplines that showcase the area’s impressive sandstone formations, lush riverbanks, and vibrant cross-border culture.

Starting at Markt 1-11 in Bad Schandau, participants mount well-maintained bikes provided by the outfitter, equipped with helmets and instructional materials. The route heads south along the Elbe, passing dramatic cliffs and patches of ancient forest, eventually crossing into Czechia. As the route transitions, riders arrive at Kemp Děčín, where bicycles give way to canoes and paddles. Under the guidance of Active Point’s seasoned instructors, guests navigate back downstream through a watercourse framed by verdant hills and scattered medieval castles perched on rocky outcrops.

Active Point Děčín's dedication to seamless logistics is evident: all equipment, including life jackets, dry bags, and bottled water, comes included, easing the burden on adventurers. The handoff from bikes to boats is smooth, and the tour culminates with a tranquil float back to the German start point. This dual-modal journey not only highlights the region's geological wonders—like the iconic Elbe sandstones—but also immerses visitors in a culturally rich corridor shaped by centuries of border history.

For travelers wanting more than a traditional bike ride or canoe trip, this tour offers the rare chance to combine both in one day of authentic, hands-on adventure. Active Point Děčín stands as a vital gateway to this cross-border landscape, connecting participants intimately with one of Central Europe’s most visually compelling river valleys.