Best bike touring trails in Dresden
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Explore the most popular bike touring trails near Dresden with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (36)·Moderate·46.5 km·Est. 11–12 hrLeft 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...
- 3.9 (9)·Moderate·18.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular nature excursion from the Niederwartha reservoir to the Loschwitz bridge. This route is half of a day trip, or more precisely the return journey. There is more motivation on the outward journey, as the Niederwartha reservoir offers cool water. The numerous beer gardens along the way naturally invite you to linger and relax in both directions. It is never more than 5 kilometres to the next refreshment stop. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied...
- 3.8 (19)·Moderate·16.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular route in Dresden, Saxony. Most of the trail leads through the forest, but every now and then you can catch beautiful views over meadows and fields. First of all, there is a steep ascent on the Kannenhenkel. The single trails along the Prießnitz, which are not too busy, are particularly beautiful. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 5.0 (5)·Hard·50.7 km·Est. 13–14.5 hrDemanding hiking event near Dresden, Saxony. This is the route of the Dresden Megamarsch from 2019. Due to the distance of "only" 50 km instead of the usual 100 km, the route is also known as the "little brother of the Megamarsch". Highlights of the hike: - Dresden - Elbe valley - Graupa hunting lodge - Wachwitz Heights Park
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·54.2 km·Est. 13–14.5 hrStage 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
- 3.5 (8)·Hard·28.5 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrFamily-friendly circular route in Dresden, Saxony. The SWB (Schönfeld-Weißiger-Bergweg) is a circular hiking trail through the Schönfeld highlands south-east of Dresden. The mountain trail was inaugurated on 30 November 2003. The hiking trail is very well marked with the "green dot". There are a total of 10 stamp points along the way. The mountain trail is around 30 kilometres long and leads over beautiful panoramic mountains. It is ideal for imparting local and natural history knowledge....
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·30.1 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrScenic cycle tour in Dresden, Saxony. This tour starts near the Löbtau Bridge and can be reached by bus and train. There are also car parks nearby. You will be accompanied by many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. Refreshment stops are also available. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 3.3 (4)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried cycling and hiking tour in Dresden, Saxony. You will encounter a variety of landscapes on this tour. It is a beautiful route that is mostly easy to cycle. There is a steeper ascent before Bannewitz. There are refreshment stops along the route, and you can also take the bus or train. And if you want to swim, don't forget your swimming gear. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Swimming opportunities
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bike touring trail in Dresden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Dresden is Dresden nach Oehna über Ruhland. This trail is estimated to be 392.4 km long.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Dresden?
Dresden: With an ascent of 6,014 m, Dresden nach Oehna über Ruhland has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Dresden - Saxon Switzerland with 2,247 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Dresden?
The most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Dresden is Mega March Dresden 2019 (50 km) with a 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews.
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- Prießnitz
- Prießnitzschlaufe
- Schotengrund
- Loschwitzer Brücke
- Hungersteine
- Saxon State Parliament
- Yenidze
- Sächsisches Ständehaus
- Volksfestgelände Pieschener Allee
- Church of Our Lady
- Neuer Teich
- Japanese Palace
- Castle Eckberg
- Schloss Albrechtsberg
- Lingnerschloss
- Böckerteich
- Schloss Schönfeld (Zauberschloss)
- Viele Brücken
- Pillnitzer Kamelie
- Kanapee