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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: December 6, 2025

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3,386

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1. Alsterufer Running Trail – Alster Path loop from Gänsemarkt (Oper)

10.3km

01:04

30m

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

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4.6

(39)

1,265

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2. Wallgraben Pond – Planten un Blomen loop from Landungsbrücken

8.39km

00:53

50m

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

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4.7

(52)

1,355

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3. 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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4.5

(20)

850

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4. Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) – St. Pauli Piers loop from Stadthausbrücke

10.0km

01:04

50m

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

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4.7

(71)

931

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5. 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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4.6

(38)

911

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6. Alster Meadow – Alster Lake loop from Hohenfelde

8.68km

00:55

20m

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

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4.3

(35)

842

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7. Wallgraben Pond – Planten un Blomen loop from Reeperbahn

5.88km

00:37

20m

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

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4.7

(40)

677

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8. 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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9. 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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10. Alster Lake – Alster Path loop from St. Georg

5.34km

00:33

10m

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

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The best running trails around the Elbe

1. Alsterufer Running Trail – Alster Path loop from Gänsemarkt (Oper)

2. Wallgraben Pond – Planten un Blomen loop from Landungsbrücken

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

4. Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) – St. Pauli Piers loop from Stadthausbrücke

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

6. Alster Meadow – Alster Lake loop from Hohenfelde

7. Wallgraben Pond – Planten un Blomen loop from Reeperbahn

8. Meschtwitzruhe Memorial – Prießnitztal Bridge loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

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

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

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