Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Train Station

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2.12 km

Prießnitzgrund

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A few meters out of Dresden you will find beautiful hiking trails in the countryside and lots of water

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6.51 km

Meschwitzruhe Picnic Area

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A good place for a long picnic ...

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7.29 km

Priesnitz Waterfall

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Along the pleasant path near the Prießnitz Waterfall.

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The Prießnitz Waterfall and its banks form a protected natural monument on the Prießnitz River in the Dresden Heath.

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8.17 km

Priessnitz Waterfall

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The waterfall of the Prießnitz river is something special. To experience these forces of nature. you do this hike. The rest options = rest area with seating and the hut, …

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9.76 km

Wettin Bridge over the Prießnitz

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You can get close to the water here to play or to wash your hands.

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15.0 km

New Bridge over the Prießnitz, Dresden

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Super beautiful hiking area.

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17.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

2.37 km

871 m

830 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

2.33 km

1.99 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 31 March

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