Best paved 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...
- 4.6 (13)·Easy·4.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis magnificent and extensive park loop leads through the green heart of the Saxon state capital Dresden. The "Großer Garten" is the city's most significant park and one of Germany's most important Baroque gardens. The route follows a mixture of broad, paved avenues, cobbled promenades, and fine gravel paths that converge in a star shape toward the center of the grounds. A central highlight is the grand Summer Palace, majestically situated in the middle of the park, and the Carola Lake with...
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest paved trail in Dresden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Dresden is Radtour von Dresden nach Vanov. This trail is estimated to be 94.1 km long.
Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Dresden?
Dresden: With an ascent of 2,160 m, Dresden - Seiffen has the most elevation gain of all of the paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for paved trails is Radtour von Dresden nach Vanov with 1,838 m of elevation gain.
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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