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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: December 6, 2025

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

15.9km

01:43

50m

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

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2. Semper Opera House, Dresden – View of Dresden Old Town loop from Johannstadt

12.5km

01:20

50m

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

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3. Catholic Court Church Dresden – Semper Opera House, Dresden loop from Dresden-Neustadt

14.5km

01:33

60m

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

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(40)

677

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4. Meschtwitzruhe Memorial – Prießnitztal Bridge loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

17.1km

01:49

130m

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

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4.8

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759

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5. Blaues Wunder Bridge – Blue Wonder (Loschwitz Bridge) loop from Preußisches Viertel

9.60km

01:04

60m

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

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6. Molenbrücke – Dresden Elbe Bridges Route loop from Übigau

9.51km

01:00

30m

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

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7. Gate Inn Dresden loop from Gruna

5.62km

00:35

10m

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

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616

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

13.2km

01:22

70m

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

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

7.71km

00:49

30m

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

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

27.7km

02:59

90m

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

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The best running trails around Dresden

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

2. Semper Opera House, Dresden – View of Dresden Old Town loop from Johannstadt

3. Catholic Court Church Dresden – Semper Opera House, Dresden loop from Dresden-Neustadt

4. Meschtwitzruhe Memorial – Prießnitztal Bridge loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

5. Blaues Wunder Bridge – Blue Wonder (Loschwitz Bridge) loop from Preußisches Viertel

6. Molenbrücke – Dresden Elbe Bridges Route loop from Übigau

7. Gate Inn Dresden loop from Gruna

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

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

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

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