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

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

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

02:12

8.11km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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459 m

Bienert Garden

Highlight • Forest

The approximately three-hectare park is located in the Plauen district of Dresden, directly on the Vereinigte Weißeritz. With inviting green areas and seating, the Bienertgarten offers numerous opportunities for relaxation. …

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651 m

Plauenscher Grund

Highlight • Gorge

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 …

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787 m

Bienertwehr Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

The small Bienertwehr, which has been in operation since 2002, supplies around 830 MWh per year.

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796 m

Hegereiter Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A crossing of the Weißeritz River at this location likely existed as early as the 14th century.

The original wooden bridge served to open up the Plauen Valley and provided access to Villa Grassi and the Buschmühle mill.

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990 m

Eiswurmlager in the Plauenscher Grund

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The rock cellar. Today an industrial monument with many private and commercial companies, as well as leisure facilities.

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1.11 km

View of the Vereinigte Weißeritz from the Eiswurmlager Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view over the river.

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1.49 km

Orchard meadow at Hohen Stein

Highlight • Natural

The orchard meadow on the Hohen Stein is a typical example of land use by small farmers in the village-like settlements around larger cities. The adjoining Bienert Park, located in …

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