Prologue (Wednesday, August 20th): Essen - 3,1 km
1st Stage (Thursday, August 21st): Essen - Herford - 202,6 km
2nd Stage (Friday, August 22nd): Herford - Arnsberg - 190,3 km
3rd Stage (Saturday, August 23rd): Arnsberg - Kassel -175,7 km
3rd Stage (Sunday, August 24th): Halle (Saale) - Magdeburg - 163,7 km