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Short loop walk to the Saugarten — dream trails on Dresden Heath

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Short loop walk to the Saugarten — dream trails on Dresden Heath

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Short loop walk to the Saugarten — dream trails on Dresden Heath

01:39

6.33km

50m

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This attractive circular hike begins at the Heidemühle in the middle of the Dresden Heath. If you don't want to travel by car (there is a car park at the start), you can also take the public bus to get there (bus stop: Dresden Heidemühle).

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Last updated: September 17, 2024

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188 m

Guido Hammer Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Here, at the fork of Gänsefuß and Prießnitztalstraße, stands the monument to the painter and writer Guido Hammer (1821 to 1898), who was a frequent visitor to Heidemühle. The granite …

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1.37 km

Wooden Shelter in Dresden Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

In the middle of the forest, a little way off the main path. Nice for a break.

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1.75 km

Sweden Bridge

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Bridge over the Prießnitz, a cultural monument, built in 1841
Remembrance of the Thirty Years' War

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2.13 km

Wetland by the Prießnitz

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This small wetland biotope is located on the side of the road opposite the Prießnitz. Lizards, slowworms, salamanders and grass snakes also have a home here.

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3.76 km

Hofewiese Estate

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A recommended spot for a short or longer rest. You can stop for refreshments or self-catering on the spacious meadow.

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6.11 km

Heidemühle Beer Garden and Pond

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Very centrally located restaurant in the Dresden Heath. Good food. Very popular. Always open from 12pm to 6pm except Mondays.

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6.33 km

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Parking

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4.61 km

1.22 km

419 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

1.80 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

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Dresden ElblandJune 20, 2021

This attractive circular hike begins at the Heidemühle in the middle of the Dresden Heath. If you don't want to travel by car (there is a car park at the start), you can also take the public bus to get there (bus stop: Dresden Heidemühle).
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Right at the beginning of the hike you will pass the memorial

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Short loop walk to the Saugarten — dream trails on Dresden Heath

Guido Hammer Memorial

Wooden Shelter in Dresden Forest

Sweden Bridge

Wetland by the Prießnitz

Hofewiese Estate

Heidemühle Beer Garden and Pond

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