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The best running trails around the Elbe

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Running around the Elbe 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 the Elbe—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 3, 2025

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1. Alster Path – Alster Lake loop from Gänsemarkt (Oper)

10.1km

01:03

40m

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

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4.2

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2. Wallgraben Pond – Planten un Blomen loop from Landungsbrücken

8.39km

00:53

50m

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

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4.7

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3. Brühl's Terrace – Semperoper Dresden loop from Johannstadt

13.0km

01:23

60m

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

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937

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4. 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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4.0

(9)

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5. Wallgraben Pond – Planten un Blomen loop from Sternschanze

5.18km

00:32

20m

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

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6. Alsterwiese – Alster Lake loop from Hohenfelde

8.67km

00:55

20m

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

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7. Elbphilharmonie – Landungsbrücken loop from Stadthausbrücke

9.89km

01:03

40m

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

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8. Alster Lake – Alster Path loop from St. Georg

5.34km

00:33

10m

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

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9. Garrison Church of St. Martin – Prießnitztal Bridge loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

17.3km

01:51

150m

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

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10. Kurt-Emmerich-Platz – Buntenhäuser Spitze loop from Wilhelmsburg

21.9km

02:16

30m

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

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The best running trails around the Elbe

1. Alster Path – Alster Lake loop from Gänsemarkt (Oper)

2. Wallgraben Pond – Planten un Blomen loop from Landungsbrücken

3. Brühl's Terrace – Semperoper Dresden loop from Johannstadt

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

5. Wallgraben Pond – Planten un Blomen loop from Sternschanze

6. Alsterwiese – Alster Lake loop from Hohenfelde

7. Elbphilharmonie – Landungsbrücken loop from Stadthausbrücke

8. Alster Lake – Alster Path loop from St. Georg

9. Garrison Church of St. Martin – Prießnitztal Bridge loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

10. Kurt-Emmerich-Platz – Buntenhäuser Spitze loop from Wilhelmsburg

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