Best short trails in Dresden
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- 4.5 (32)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrChild-friendly loop near Dresden, Saxony This beautiful hike takes you through the picturesque Schönfelder Hochland in the nature reserve of the Dresdner Elbe valley slopes. From Pillnitz, the path leads along the Vogelgrundbach to the Meixmühle (refreshments available). On the way back, the pretty Friedrichsgrundbach accompanies the hike. Also suitable for families with children. Dogs must be kept on a leash. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly - NSG Dresden Elbe valley slopes - Views...
- 3.9 (14)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Dresdner Heide, Saxony. The Dresdner Heath is the most important local recreation area in Dresden and has an extensive network of hiking trails. The route suggested here is a short loop that begins and ends near the Weisser Hirsch Clinic. Highlights of the hike: - Dresden Heath - Forest playground - Moorgrundwasser - Teichgrundquelle
- 4.3 (9)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular nature trail near Dresden, Saxony. This family-friendly nature trail leads through the picturesque Zschonergrund conservation area. The hiking trail begins in Briesnitz and ends at the Zschorner Muehle. Highlights of the hike: - several information boards - Zschoner Grund - Eisteich - Mill Museum - Valley of the Elbe
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis varied route leads through the hilly landscape of the North Saxon lowlands near Wurzen. The path explores the local recreation area around the Wachtelberg, following a combination of paved park paths, shaded forest trails, and field tracks. A central highlight is the Bismarck Tower, an imposing monument built of porphyry stone, which offers a wide panoramic view over the Leipzig region as far as the Collm hill. In the adjacent nature reserves, such as the Wachtelberg porphyry quarry,...
- 4.4 (2)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort tour in Dresden, Saxony. This tour starts at the Am Hellerhof stop and takes you on the panorama path around the Dresden vocational support organization. The Dresden Berufsförderungswerk is a recognized center for vocational rehabilitation. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Dresden Vocational Promotion Agency
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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