Until the 19th century, the Plauensche Grund was an almost untouched, wild, romantic valley with fascinating geological formations and diverse flora and fauna. The romantics Friedrich, Heinrich von Kleist and Hans Christian Andersen were enthusiastic about this natural idyll that stretches through the town of Freital to Tharandt. In Friedrich's works, the Plauensche Grund appears in a gouache that can be seen in the Dresden City Museum and in etchings that the Kupferstich-Kabinett Dresden shows. In the idyllic small town of Tharandt you will find castle romance, wonderful hiking trails and one of the most beautiful forest botanical gardens.

Translated by

•

Erzgebirgs_Dresdner

June 4, 2024

Hiking

The Plauensche Grund offers all kinds of opportunities for hikers, joggers and mountain bikers. The Bienertgarten invites you to take a walk through nature close to the city and offers shady spots in the summer. You can also splash around in the Weißeritz.

Translated by

•

Wurmi_TV_Nature

September 11, 2025

Hiking

Plauensche Grund in Dresden.

Info:

The Plauensche Grund is approximately three kilometers long and, due to its proximity to Dresden's Old Town, forms an important fresh air corridor for the city. The scenic beauty of the Plauensche Grund became known around 1800.

Translated by

•

Routes here

Best routes to Plauenscher Grund

4.6

(126)

486

hikers

1. Orchard meadow at Hohen Stein – Plauenscher Grund loop from Dresden-Plauen

6.51km

01:50

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.6

(128)

524

hikers

2. Orchard meadow at Hohen Stein – Plauenscher Grund loop from Tunnel Dölzschen

7.52km

02:07

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.9

(11)

hikers

3. Orchard meadow at Hohen Stein – Plauenscher Grund loop from Plauen

10.4km

02:56

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 140 m

Weather

Thursday 5 February

6°C

2°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Saxony, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

View of the Former Felsenkeller Brewery and Plauenscher Grund

Aussichtsturm Hoher Stein

Zwinger Dresden

View of Bienertpark

Blossom Avenue with Fruit Trees

Weizenmühle Coschütz

Am Kaitzbach unterwegs

Miners' Memorial Segen-Gottes and Neuhoffnung Shafts

Kurfürstliche Pulvermühle Dresden

Luftbad Dölzschchen

View of Dresden from Dolschzener Höhe

View of Dresden West

Plauenscher Grund

1. Orchard meadow at Hohen Stein – Plauenscher Grund loop from Dresden-Plauen

2. Orchard meadow at Hohen Stein – Plauenscher Grund loop from Tunnel Dölzschen

3. Orchard meadow at Hohen Stein – Plauenscher Grund loop from Plauen

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️