Best camping trails in Dresden
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Explore the most popular camping 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...
- 4.4 (18)·Hard·48.6 km·Est. 12–13.5 hrMegamarsch route from Dresden, Saxony. This is the official route of the extreme hiking event "Megamarsch Dresden" 2020 from Dresden to Bad Schandau. The hike is very difficult, so a very good physical condition is required. The paths are mostly easily accessible and lead through the historic city and the surrounding nature. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes
- 4.6 (11)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrCharming, versatile circular route in Dresden, Saxony. Short circular walk from Altmockritz, which is also suitable for jogging. At the halfway point, we recommend a delicious refreshment stop at the Eutschützer Mühle. Highlights of the hike: - Katzbach - Hunting column - Mockritz natural swimming pool - Nöthnitz Castle
- 4.5 (2)·Moderate·30.9 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried 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
- 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
- 3.3 (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
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·73.5 km·Est. 18.5–20 hrVaried circular route from Radebeul. This trail explores the historic cultural landscape of the Dresden Elbland and connects the "cradle of Saxony", Meissen, with the baroque city of Dresden. The route follows gentle paths through the valleys and rolling hills on the left bank of the Elbe and often follows parts of the picturesque Saxon Wine Trail. You can expect relaxed sections through lush forests, quiet valleys and terraced vineyards, where wine has been grown for over 850 years. The...
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·41.2 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrThis is the track of the 9th Gorbitz spring hike "Lerchenberg, Windberg and Wachtelberg" (day route). Organiser: DWBV e.V. - Gorbitz hiking group Start and finish: Dresden-Plauen, Plauen railway station Route: Dresden-Plauen - Technical University - Bad Mockritz - Nöthnitzbach - Eutschützer Grund - Bannewitz - Marienschacht - Steinerner Tisch - Lerchenberg - Oelsa - Götzenbüschchen - Obernaundorf - Wachtelberg - Windberg - Marienschacht - Boderitz - Fichteturm - Hoher Stein - Dresden-Plauen
- 1.0 (1)·Hard·59.4 km·Est. 15.5–17 hrPopular 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest camping trail in Dresden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Dresden is Dresden nach Oehna über Ruhland. This trail is estimated to be 392.4 km long.
Which camping 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 camping trails in the area. The next highest ascent for camping trails is Dichter-Musiker-Maler-Weg (without Prebischtor) [CLOSED] with 2,564 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult camping trail in Dresden?
The most popular and difficult camping trail in Dresden is Megamarsch Dresden 2020 with a 4.4-star rating from 18 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
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- Schloss Schönfeld (Zauberschloss)
- Viele Brücken
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