Best long trails in Dresden
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Explore the most popular long 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·28.9 mi·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 well as a day trip and depart from the station Schmilka-Hirschmühle. On the way there are the charming, historic towns of Dresden, Rathen, Königstsein and Bad Schandau to discover, always accompanied by magnificent views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains . For those interested in model trains, a trip to the spa town of Rathen with the world's largest garden railroad is...
- 4.3 (128)·Hard·31 mi·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·25.2 miOfficial round of the "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 eye. Running on the Elbe is a special highlight. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 3.9 (9)·Moderate·11.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular nature excursion from the Niederwartha reservoir to the Loschwitz bridge. This route is half of a day tour, more precisely the way back. On the way there, the motivation is greater, as the cool water awaits in the Niederwartha reservoir. The numerous beer gardens along the way naturally invite you to linger and relax in both directions. It's never more than 5km to the next refreshment. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes
- 3.8 (19)·Moderate·10.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular route in Dresden, Saxony. The path mostly leads through the forest, now and then you can catch beautiful views over meadows and fields. First, there is a steep ascent to the Kannenhenkel. The single trails along the Prießnitz, which are not too busy, are particularly beautiful. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 3.7 (5)·Moderate·17.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular hike or bike tour along the Elbe, Saxony. You should plan a little time for this tour, which can be completed on foot or by bike - numerous important buildings line the trail along the Elbe. After just under 5 km, a detour to Dresden's old town is worthwhile, where the famous Frauenkirche, among other things, invites you to visit. On the way back a visit to the Albrechtsburg Castle is recommended. The magnificent building erected between 1850 and 1854 is one of the three Elbe palaces...
- 4.0 (9)·Moderate·6.6 mi·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 mix 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 excellent...
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·6.7 mi·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. Many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes will accompany you, the hike along the Prießnitz is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxed loop trail on the Elbe, Saxony. This almost 14 km long loop trail leads directly along the Elbe. The hike starts in Blasewitz, from where you follow the Elbe Cycle Path to the Kleinzschachwitz ferry terminal. After crossing to Pillnitz, you walk back to Blasewitz on the opposite bank. Highlights of the hike: - Elbe - Blazewitz - Ferry ride (fee)
- 4.2 (8)·Hard·9.7 mi·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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