Best long trails in Dresden
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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...
- 4.3 (128)·Hard·49.9 km·Est. 13–14.5 hrThis is the official route of the Megamarsch Dresden 2022. To give you an initial overview of the route of the Megamarsch Dresden, you will find all the relevant information here so that you never lose sight of the route. Click through the tabs to view all the important information. Let's go!
- 4.4 (9)·Hard·40.6 kmOfficial running circuit "Dresden Marathon" in Saxony. This is the running route of the Dresden Marathon. The route also offers you many beautiful views and is therefore also a route for the eyes. Running along the Elbe is a special highlight. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 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
- 3.7 (5)·Moderate·27.5 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular circular walk or cycle tour along the Elbe, Saxony. You should plan a little time for this tour, which can be completed on foot or by bike - numerous significant buildings line the route along the Elbe. After just 5 kilometres, it is worth making a detour to Dresden's old town, where the famous Frauenkirche church is well worth a visit. On the way back, we recommend a visit to the Albrechtsschloss. Built between 1850 and 1854, this magnificent building is one of the three Elbe...
- 4.0 (9)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis classic route leads through Dresden's largest contiguous forest area, which is directly adjacent to the Neustadt and Loschwitz districts. The trail opens up the heart of the Dresden Heath and runs along a varied mixture of wide forest avenues, narrow sandy paths and enchanted trails along small streams. A central highlight is the Prießnitz, a natural river that has cut deep into the terrain, forming numerous small waterfalls and sandbanks. The dense pine and mixed forests are an...
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail in Dresden, Saxony. This tour starts in Dresden at the Karl-Marx-Straße / Klotzsche stop and takes you through the Dresdner Heide to Bühlau. You will be accompanied by many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes, and the hike along the Priessnitz is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxed circular hike along the Elbe, Saxony. This almost 14-kilometre circular walk leads directly along the Elbe. The hike starts in Blasewitz, from where you follow the Elbe cycle path to the Kleinzschachwitz ferry landing stage. After crossing over to Pillnitz, you return to Blasewitz on the opposite bank. Highlights of the hike: - Elbe - Blasewitz - Ferry trip (subject to a charge)
- 4.2 (8)·Hard·15.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful hike in Dresden, Saxony. This tour starts in Dresden on Wilhelminenstraße at the Albertpark animal enclosure and takes hikers through the Dresdner Heide to the Karl-Marx-Straße / Klotzsche stop. Many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes accompany the route, and the hike along the Priessnitz is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Priessnitz waterfall
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- Prießnitz
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- Schotengrund
- Loschwitzer Brücke
- Hungersteine
- Saxon State Parliament
- Yenidze
- Sächsisches Ständehaus
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- Church of Our Lady
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- Viele Brücken
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