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The best running trails around Dresden

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Running around Dresden is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Dresden—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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1. Semperoper Dresden – View of Dresden Old Town loop from Johannstadt

12.5km

01:20

50m

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

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2. View of the Three Elbe Castles – Blaues Wunder Bridge loop from Striesen

17.1km

01:51

60m

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

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3. Semperoper Dresden – Dresden Castle – Green Vault loop from Dresden-Neustadt

14.3km

01:32

60m

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

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677

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4. Meschtwitzruhe Memorial – Prießnitztal Bridge loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

17.1km

01:49

130m

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

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5. Molenbrücke – Dresden Elbe Bridges Route loop from Übigau

9.51km

01:00

30m

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

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6. Garnisonkirche St. Martin – Prießnitztal Bridge loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

13.2km

01:22

70m

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

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4.9

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622

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7. Molenbrücke – View of Dresden Old Town loop from Innere Altstadt

7.71km

00:49

30m

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

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8. Elbe Cycle Path – Blue Wonder (Loschwitz Bridge) loop from Dresden-Trachau

27.7km

02:59

90m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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9. Blue Wonder (Loschwitz Bridge) – View of the Three Elbe Castles loop from Talstation Schwebebahn

23.4km

02:32

80m

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

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10. Waldschlösschen Bridge – Küffer Rosengarten Café loop from Wohnkomplex Johannstadt-Süd

6.58km

00:42

30m

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

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The best running trails around Dresden

1. Semperoper Dresden – View of Dresden Old Town loop from Johannstadt

2. View of the Three Elbe Castles – Blaues Wunder Bridge loop from Striesen

3. Semperoper Dresden – Dresden Castle – Green Vault loop from Dresden-Neustadt

4. Meschtwitzruhe Memorial – Prießnitztal Bridge loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

5. Molenbrücke – Dresden Elbe Bridges Route loop from Übigau

6. Garnisonkirche St. Martin – Prießnitztal Bridge loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

7. Molenbrücke – View of Dresden Old Town loop from Innere Altstadt

8. Elbe Cycle Path – Blue Wonder (Loschwitz Bridge) loop from Dresden-Trachau

9. Blue Wonder (Loschwitz Bridge) – View of the Three Elbe Castles loop from Talstation Schwebebahn

10. Waldschlösschen Bridge – Küffer Rosengarten Café loop from Wohnkomplex Johannstadt-Süd

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