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Easy hikes and walks around Dresden

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Exploring Dresden on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Dresden. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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1. Discovery Tour to Wolf Hill — dream trails on Dresden Heath

7.13km

01:56

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Short loop walk to the Saugarten — dream trails on Dresden Heath

6.33km

01:39

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Forest Park Weißer Hirsch & Katzensteig round trip — dream trails on Dresden Heath

6.29km

01:38

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Zschonerbach Trail – Zschoner Mühle loop from Merbitz

5.63km

01:34

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of Saxon Switzerland – The High Bridges loop from Reitzendorf

6.99km

01:56

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Zschoner Mühle – Zschonerbach Trail loop from Gompitz

7.09km

01:58

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Leitenweg – View of Pillnitz Palace loop from Oberpoyritz

6.44km

01:52

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Zschonergrundmühle – Zschonergrundbach loop from Briesnitz

4.75km

01:17

70m

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9. Orchard meadow at Hohen Stein – Plauenscher Grund loop from Dresden-Plauen

6.51km

01:50

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Kaitzbachtal Pond – Kaitzbach Valley loop from Obergittersee

4.76km

01:18

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Dresden

1. Discovery Tour to Wolf Hill — dream trails on Dresden Heath

2. Short loop walk to the Saugarten — dream trails on Dresden Heath

3. Forest Park Weißer Hirsch & Katzensteig round trip — dream trails on Dresden Heath

4. Zschonerbach Trail – Zschoner Mühle loop from Merbitz

5. View of Saxon Switzerland – The High Bridges loop from Reitzendorf

6. Zschoner Mühle – Zschonerbach Trail loop from Gompitz

7. Leitenweg – View of Pillnitz Palace loop from Oberpoyritz

8. Zschonergrundmühle – Zschonergrundbach loop from Briesnitz

9. Orchard meadow at Hohen Stein – Plauenscher Grund loop from Dresden-Plauen

10. Kaitzbachtal Pond – Kaitzbach Valley loop from Obergittersee

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