Best backpacking trails in Dresden

Left Elbe section of the Elbe Cycle Route in Saxony. The stage starts in Dresden and leads to Schmilka. It can also be used as a day trip and departed from Schmilka-Hirschmühle station. On the way, there are the charming, historic town centres of Dresden, Rathen, Königstsein and Bad Schandau to discover, always accompanied by magnificent views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains . For those interested in model railways, a trip to the spa town of Rathen with the world's largest garden railway is...

Family-friendly circular trail near Dresden This idyllic circular walk starts in the western part of Dresden and leads mostly through the forest without any significant inclines - every now and then you can catch beautiful views over meadows and fields. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

Varied tour in Dresden, Saxony. This tour starts at Hellerau, Kiefernweg station and can be reached by bus and train. You will be accompanied by many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes, especially the many ponds that you will encounter along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna

Popular hiking event near Dresden, Saxony. The Linkelbische Taelertour is a popular hiking event organized by the Dresden Hiking and Mountaineering Association. The 50 km long version of the 17th Linkelbische Taelertour starts at the Cossebaude train station. Varied landscapes, which are often under nature protection, are crossed. There are several points at which the route can be shortened. Highlights of the hike: - Oberwartha reservoir - Zschoner Grund nature reserve - Seusslitzer and...

Stage 14 of the Mittelland Route. The penultimate day tour of the Mittelland Route follows the Elbe from "German Florence" to Heidenau. The route continues to Stolpen, where you should pay a visit to the historic castle, before reaching the stage destination of Neustadt in Sachsen. Highlights: - Cultural city of Dresden - Stolpen Castle

Popular route from Dresden to Berlin. You will encounter a variety of landscapes on the tour, and the many lakes along the route are particularly beautiful. The excursion also offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. You should plan around 7 days for this backpacking tour through Saxony and Brandenburg to Berlin. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

Stage 3 of the long-distance hiking trail "Sächsischer Weinwanderweg", Saxony. This is the third stage of the varied Saxon Wine Trail, which runs for around 90 kilometres from Pirna to Diesbar-Seußlitz and crosses the most varietal of the German wine-growing regions. The third stage of the Saxon Wine Trail starts at the Wilder Mann stop and ends in Zitzschewig. You can enjoy marvellous landscapes and cultural and historical sights. You can sample the region's wines in the cosy pubs along the...

Stage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "Sächsischer Weinwanderweg", Saxony. This is the second stage of the varied Saxon Wine Trail, which runs for around 90 kilometres from Pirna to Diesbar-Seußlitz and crosses the most varietal of Germany's wine-growing regions. The second stage of the Saxon Wine Trail starts in Pillnitz and ends at the Wilder Mann stop in Dresden. You can enjoy marvellous landscapes and cultural and historical sights. You can sample the region's wines in the cosy pubs...

Popular circular cycle route in Dresden, Saxony. This challenging circular tour starts in the MTB capital of Dresden from Dresden-Pieschen railway station. It runs along the beautiful River Elbe and leads through the Zschoner Grund region via the Osterberg and Burgberg hills. Highlights of the hike: - Along the Elbe - Zschoner Grund nature reserve - Oberwartha reservoir - Prinzbach stream

Panoramic long-distance hiking trail from Dresden to Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The Dichter-Musiker-Maler-Weg is a long-distance hiking trail that leads mainly along the former historic Malerweg or tourist trail from Dresden to Saxon Switzerland and Bohemian Switzerland. The route is officially divided into 5 stages, which can of course be customised. Passing the famous rock formations of Saxon Switzerland, caves, magnificent viewpoints, waterfalls, adventurous staircases and much more, the...