Path along the Prießnitz – Kannenhenkel Bridge loop from Klotzsche

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Path along the Prießnitz – Kannenhenkel Bridge loop from Klotzsche

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Path along the Prießnitz – Kannenhenkel Bridge loop from Klotzsche

02:00

7.47km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.67 km

Shelter and benches at Prießnitz Waterfall

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Interesting hut above the Prießnitz waterfall. To reach via a staircase. Provides space for people & bike in the rain.

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1.74 km

Pusch Spring

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Oskar Pusch (1877-1970) was an architect and building officer, mountaineer, local history researcher and worked as an appraiser for the Saxon Heritage Protection Association. He made particular efforts to historical …

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1.74 km

Path along the Prießnitz

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The heath offers countless hiking opportunities. One of the most beautiful options, however, is along the Prießnitz River. There's a great hut for resting and also places to stop for refreshments.

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2.09 km

Anders Bridge in the Priessnitz Valley

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beautiful valley, wonderful nature

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3.50 km

Ludens Ruh

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Above the Prießnitzgrund and halfway between Dresden-Klotzsche and the Heidemühle is this magical refuge with a view.

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3.80 km

Wettin Bridge over the Prießnitz

Highlight • Bridge

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

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4.21 km

Kannenhenkel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Where else if not across the bridge?

Arched bridge made of granite rubble with a walled parapet, significant in terms of local history and landscape design; Bridge of the can handle over the Prießnitz

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7.18 km

Small Spring

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In rainy weather the steps are slippery. Otherwise always worth a visit and a little break. Especially in the summer for a short cool down.

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7.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.98 km

3.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.36 km

1.23 km

805 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

12°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

December 20, 2024,Vom Schießteich nach Ludens Ruh

While "planning" another round in the Dresden Heath in the evening, I noticed that I hadn't been to the striking Ludens Ruh lookout point with its hut for ages. I've probably never been to the neighboring Wettin Column at all.
The four of us went there, past the Schießteich/Silbersee with its small bubbling spring. Then back past the Prießnitz waterfall. …

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