Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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1.55 km

Canaletto View of Pirna from Niederposta

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Bernardo Bellotto, known as Canaletto (* 20 May 1722, according to other sources 30 January 1721 in Venice; † 17 October 1780 in Warsaw) was a Venetian painter. He is …

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1.61 km

Niederposta on the Elbe

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One arrives in Niederposta after descending the serpentine stairs from the eastern view of the Burglehn path. Then you are right on the Elbe, you can see steamers going by and, rather unexpectedly, you come across a small wine landscape.

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1.95 km

Zur Warmen Ruh Resting Place

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"Zur warmen Ruh" (To Warm Rest) Rest area between Mockethal and Posta.

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5.01 km

View of the Elbe River towards Königstein

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The view into the Elbe valley, here upstream.

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5.05 km

World War Memorial Grove Pirna-Copitz

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The Ehrenhain is located above the Burglehnpfad in Pirna-Copitz and commemorates those who died in World War II with a memorial stone.

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5.17 km

View of Pirna and Sonnenstein Castle from Burglehnpfad

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The painter Canaletto (Bernardo Bellotto, 1722 to 1780) probably painted some pictures of Pirna and the Elbe Valley from this hillside. The view is still enchanting today.

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5.64 km

View of Pirna's old town and Sonnenstein Castle

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The Burglehnpfad (Burglehn Trail), located high above the right bank of the Elbe, is a beautifully landscaped path with numerous viewpoints over Pirna. Even though bushes and trees are slowly …

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5.87 km

Panoramic view of Pirna from Schöne Höhe

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The view over Pirna is wonderful

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6.64 km

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.96 km

1.51 km

1.22 km

1.21 km

710 m

Surfaces

2.39 km

2.27 km

644 m

636 m

359 m

304 m

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Lowest point (110 m)

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Niederposta on the Elbe – Panoramic view of Pirna from Schöne Höhe loop from Pirna-Copitz

Canaletto View of Pirna from Niederposta

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