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The best cycling routes around Dresden

4.5

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80,682

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Cycling around Dresden is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Saxony. So you can find your perfect Dresden bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 8, 2025

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1. Family Tour to Radebeul with ferry ride, windmill and playground

33.1km

01:56

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(123)

441

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2. Through the Dresdner Heide, Schönfelder Hochland and Dresden vineyards

48.1km

03:06

370m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.5

(114)

404

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3. Along the Elbe to Moritzburg Castle

53.3km

03:17

240m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

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454

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4. The rose garden to the Hofewiese

23.0km

01:31

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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4,628

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5. View of the Bastei Bridge – Pillnitz Palace loop from Dresden-Strehlen

67.7km

03:58

320m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(37)

147

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6. Southwestern Elbland: Freital, Tharandt and Wilsdruff

62.3km

03:55

460m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(31)

113

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7. Through the Pillnitz vineyards

27.3km

01:39

140m

Expert bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.7

(384)

2,439

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8. View of the Dresden Castles – Dresden Elbe Valley loop from Dresden Hbf

30.9km

01:47

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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2,408

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9. Gohlis Windmill – View of the Elbe River loop from Dresden Freiberger Straße

29.4km

01:42

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(115)

579

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10. Schönfelder Hochland Cycle Path – Dresden Elbe Valley loop from Dresden-Neustadt

56.8km

03:23

360m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Dresden

1. Family Tour to Radebeul with ferry ride, windmill and playground

2. Through the Dresdner Heide, Schönfelder Hochland and Dresden vineyards

3. Along the Elbe to Moritzburg Castle

4. The rose garden to the Hofewiese

5. View of the Bastei Bridge – Pillnitz Palace loop from Dresden-Strehlen

6. Southwestern Elbland: Freital, Tharandt and Wilsdruff

7. Through the Pillnitz vineyards

8. View of the Dresden Castles – Dresden Elbe Valley loop from Dresden Hbf

9. Gohlis Windmill – View of the Elbe River loop from Dresden Freiberger Straße

10. Schönfelder Hochland Cycle Path – Dresden Elbe Valley loop from Dresden-Neustadt

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