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Wesenitztalweg – Wesenitz River in the Wesenitz Valley loop from Helmsdorf (Pirna)

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Saxony

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Wesenitztalweg – Wesenitz River in the Wesenitz Valley loop from Helmsdorf (Pirna)

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Wesenitztalweg – Wesenitz River in the Wesenitz Valley loop from Helmsdorf (Pirna)

04:52

18.3km

200m

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 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.91 km

Wesenitz Bridge

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Currently closed according to the signs. However, the barrier that has been moved aside doesn't seem insurmountable to me. Nevertheless, you should use the signposted detour.

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4.43 km

Wesenitztalweg

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A very nice and quiet path along the Wesenitz.

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7.56 km

Dürrröhrsdorf Castle Park

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Several figures of gods once adorned the palace park. A water-scooping nymph has found its admirers since 2012. It was restored and unveiled by the Quandt Association and the Regional …

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8.18 km

View of the Wesenitz Valley

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The Wesenitz has developed here from a stream to a rushing little foot. Particularly attractive in autumn.

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8.70 km

Devil's Pulpit (Wesenitz)

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Rocky outcrop in the Wesenitz with a great view

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9.45 km

Wesenitz Valley

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The Wesenitz rises on the south-east slope of the Valtenberg. After 71 km it flows into the Elbe near Pratzschwitz.
About 110 mills, sawmills and grinders used their water power.

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10.7 km

Wesenitz River in the Wesenitz Valley

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On the Wesenitz it is wildly romantic and in the Lieblingstal it has been a route that has been listed in the hiking guides since 1908

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11.9 km

Wesenitz Viaduct

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The railway traffic over the almost 30 meter high and 150 meter long Wesenitz Viaduct has been closed since 2007, but you can drive over it with a draisine (provider Sachsendraisine).

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18.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

5.71 km

5.58 km

585 m

Surfaces

8.09 km

6.29 km

1.51 km

1.26 km

1.12 km

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Wesenitztalweg – Wesenitz River in the Wesenitz Valley loop from Helmsdorf (Pirna)

Wesenitz Bridge

Wesenitztalweg

Dürrröhrsdorf Castle Park

View of the Wesenitz Valley

Devil's Pulpit (Wesenitz)

Wesenitz Valley

Wesenitz River in the Wesenitz Valley

Wesenitz Viaduct

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