The **Dresden Heath** is a large forest area in the northeast of Dresden and is one of the most important urban recreational and natural areas in Saxony. With an area of approximately **6,000 hectares**, it is one of the largest contiguous forest areas in Germany directly adjacent to a major city.

### Characteristics of the Dresden Heath:

- **Location**: It is located in the northeast of the city of Dresden and extends from the Elbe River near Loschwitz to Radeberg. Neighboring districts include Bühlau, Weißer Hirsch, Klotzsche, and Langebrück.

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Nicolas N.

July 1, 2022

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Wow forest, dense forest with beautiful trails.

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Benno

October 22, 2024

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A paradise for cycling and mushroom picking ;-).

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1. Schönfelder Hochland Cycle Path – Old Railway Embankment Cycle Path loop from Radeberg

45.0km

02:43

330m

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2. Dresden Heath – Prießnitzgrund loop from Dresden Hbf

47.5km

03:11

310m

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

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3. Dresdner Heide Forest Path – Schweden Bridge loop from Kleinröhrsdorf

40.6km

02:43

300m

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

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Elevation 290 m

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Location: Saxony, Germany

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Dresdner Heide Forest Path

1. Schönfelder Hochland Cycle Path – Old Railway Embankment Cycle Path loop from Radeberg

2. Dresden Heath – Prießnitzgrund loop from Dresden Hbf

3. Dresdner Heide Forest Path – Schweden Bridge loop from Kleinröhrsdorf

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