In the middle of the night: Discover Magdeburg on the night bike tour!

In the middle of the night: Discover Magdeburg on the night bike tour!

An exciting adventure is just around the corner: On Friday, July 11, 2025, the city of Magdeburg invites you to a night bike tour through its picturesque surroundings. This event for adults aged 18 and over begins at 11 p.m. at the “Goethestrasse” tram stop and takes participants to Wolmirstedt train station. An arrival there is planned at around 3:15 a.m., followed by an S-Bahn return trip back to Magdeburg at 3:29 a.m. The route of around 30 kilometers runs along the Schrote to the Ohre and is ideal for cyclists of an easy level, ideal for anyone who wants to experience a relaxed night ride, even if it can get a little bumpy at times. If you want to take part, don't forget to take a ticket or a Germany ticket with you to secure your return journey. According to lsvd.de this will be an unforgettable experience in one of the most bike-friendly cities in Germany.

Magdeburg has a lot to offer, not only through this event, but also through its excellent cycling infrastructure. The city, which dates back to the 9th century and was founded by Emperor Otto I, is increasingly enjoying growing cycling rates. This positive development is, among other things, the result of the city council's investments in improving cycle paths. Hikers and cyclists will get their money's worth here, as there are many well-signposted routes available that are suitable for both beginners and experienced cyclists. The [portrayed variety of bicycle routes](https://olivertotzke.de/fahrradtouren-magdeburg-7-inspirierend-decken-fuer- adventurous/) ranges from historical routes to picturesque landscapes.

Diverse cycle paths

If you get on your bike in Magdeburg, you shouldn't miss the following highlights:

• Elbe-Radweg: Mit 20 Kilometern Länge beginnt dieser Weg an der Magdeburger Zitadelle und bietet nicht nur spannende Landschaften, sondern auch historische Einblicke.
• Magdeburger Hafen: 15 Kilometer führen die Radler entlang der alten Lagerhäuser des Hafens, wo man auch die lokale Küche in den Cafés genießen kann.
• Alte Salzstraße: Diese Route mit 25 Kilometern führt durch typisch charmante Dörfer – ideal für einen ganztägigen Ausflug.
• Stadtpark Magdeburg: Auf 10 Kilometern gibt es grüne Wiesen und Teiche, die zum Verweilen einladen.
• Magdeburger Allee: Diese 12 Kilometer lange Strecke kombiniert urbanes Flair mit der Möglichkeit, in Geschäften und Cafés Halt zu machen.

Bicycle friendliness in Germany

The bike-friendly initiatives in Magdeburg are part of a larger trend. As part of the ADFC bicycle climate test, cities are repeatedly asked to measure themselves in terms of cyclist satisfaction. While Bremen and Frankfurt take the top positions, Magdeburg shows through continuous improvements that it is on the right track. It is encouraging to see that cities like Münster and Erlangen have received such awards with their specific approaches to cycling promotion, providing valuable inspiration for other cities, including Magdeburg.

So if you fancy an adventurous night bike tour and want to discover the beauty of the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt, you definitely shouldn't miss this opportunity. With the numerous cycle paths and the constant improvement of the infrastructure, Magdeburg is a real El Dorado for cycle lovers. There is something really big in the air that you should experience!