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Saxon Switzerland

The best running trails in Saxon Switzerland

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4.7

(367)

6,028 people ran here

Running in Saxon Switzerland 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 in Saxon Switzerland—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.

Oberelbe Shipyard – Stone Fish loop from Schmilka-Hirschmühle
Intermediate

01:31

14.3km

Expert

04:59

36.5km

Intermediate

01:01

7.73km

Intermediate

00:52

8.30km

Expert

01:40

13.0km

Expert

02:07

16.6km

Expert

02:01

17.7km

Expert

01:36

11.9km

Expert

02:07

16.1km

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  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    1
    1

    01:31

    14.3km

    6:24/km

    130m

    130m

    Ferry

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (5)

    148

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
  2. 2

    04:59

    36.5km

    8:11/km

    1,280m

    1,280m

    Ferry

    Expert

    4.8

    (4)

    95

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
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  4. 3

    01:01

    7.73km

    7:55/km

    270m

    270m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (6)

    175

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. 4

    00:52

    8.30km

    6:14/km

    40m

    40m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (4)

    126

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. 5

    01:40

    13.0km

    7:41/km

    340m

    340m

    Ferry

    Expert

    5.0

    (3)

    71

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
  7. 6

    02:07

    16.6km

    7:37/km

    400m

    400m

    Expert

    99

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
  8. 7

    02:01

    17.7km

    6:51/km

    350m

    350m

    Expert

    4.7

    (6)

    65

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. 8

    01:36

    11.9km

    8:03/km

    380m

    380m

    Ferry

    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    56

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
  10. 9

    02:07

    16.1km

    7:55/km

    460m

    460m

    Expert

    4.8

    (4)

    57

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
10

01:38

12.4km

7:56/km

450m

450m

Expert

5.0

(2)

56

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

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