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View of the Elbe island – View of Pillnitz Palace loop from Heidenau

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View of the Elbe island – View of Pillnitz Palace loop from Heidenau

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(6)

51

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View of the Elbe island – View of Pillnitz Palace loop from Heidenau

02:51

11.3km

30m

Hiking

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.11 km

Drug Mill

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Even if the name suggests something else, you can buy stuff here - but only in alcoholic form - it's a restaurant with German food.

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2

2.19 km

Elbe Cycle and Hiking Path – Heidenau Section

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It's simply breathtakingly beautiful here 😊.

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3

2.77 km

Colorful Pegelhaus Dresden

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Thanks Manu and Wildrocker, I've changed the name of the highlight.

@Manuuu and Sven: your photo is a bit skewed. There must have been more water on one side?

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4

4.73 km

Scenic Pathway in Dresden

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It's simply breathtakingly beautiful here 😊.

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5

5.46 km

View of the Elbe island

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The one thousand meter long and up to two hundred meter wide Elbe island with its natural tree population has been a nature reserve since 1924. Upstream of the island …

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6

5.89 km

View of Pillnitz Palace

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The castle is located directly on the banks of the Elbe and cannot be overlooked due to its impressive (also colorful) construction. From the opposite bank, the castle shows its …

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7

6.25 km

Ferry House Kleinzschachwitz

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Large beer garden, there is always something going on here. Good location.

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8

8.65 km

Zschieren Inn

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...a cozy inn with delicious food and friendly service...

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

3.36 km

2.36 km

1.66 km

Surfaces

4.73 km

3.75 km

1.83 km

676 m

237 m

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Tuesday 23 June

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