Best road biking 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...
- Hard·107.3 km·Est. 24 hr+This hike leads from the Saxon state capital of Dresden deep into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and combines baroque city culture with the bizarre rock formations of Saxon Switzerland. hst down the Elbe, past the magnificent Elbe castles, and then follows the course of the Elbe towards the south-east. A particular highlight is the transition into the Saxon Switzerland National Park, where striking table mountains such as the Lilienstein and the world-famous Bastei Bridge dominate the scenery....
- Hard·178.8 km·Est. 24 hr+Demanding road bike tour from Dresden. This route is an extreme physical challenge that combines the historic city of Dresden with the remote, high altitudes of the Eastern Ore Mountains. Over its long distance, the route covers well over 2,000 cumulative metres in altitude and requires immense stamina to overcome the constant, steep climbs near Altenberg and Schmiedeberg. Cyclists must be prepared for numerous climbs and fast, winding descents, but will be rewarded with sweeping views of...
- Moderate·43.9 km·Est. 11–12 hrPopular circular route in Dresden, Saxony. Start in Dresden Klotzsche, over the Waldschlösschenbrücke bridge past the Dresden Elbe castles, over the Blue Wonder and up Grundstraße to Bühlau. Ullersdorf, Großerkmannsdorf, Radeberg (Klippenstein Castle), Wachau Castle, Seifersdorf Castle, Hermsdorf Castle, back to Klotzsche. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest road biking trail in Dresden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest road biking trail in Dresden is Dresden - Altenberg - Osek - Schmiedeberg. This trail is estimated to be 178.8 km long.
Which road biking trail has the most elevation gain in Dresden?
Dresden: With an ascent of 4,835 m, Dresden - Altenberg - Osek - Schmiedeberg has the most elevation gain of all of the road biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for road biking trails is Originale Böhmische Tour (inkl. Potraviny - Pause) with 3,571 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult road biking trail in Dresden?
The most popular and difficult road biking trail in Dresden is Dresden - Saxon Switzerland with a 0.0-star rating from 0 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
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