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Prießnitzgrund – Path along the Prießnitz loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

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Saxony

Prießnitzgrund – Path along the Prießnitz loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

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Prießnitzgrund – Path along the Prießnitz loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

06:32

24.6km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.12 km

Prießnitzgrund

Highlight • Gorge

A few meters out of Dresden you will find beautiful hiking trails in the countryside and lots of water

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2.42 km

New Bridge over the Prießnitz, Dresden

Highlight • Bridge

Super beautiful hiking area.

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7.99 km

Saugarten in the Dresden Heath

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful rest area, which lies in the heart of the heath, at the intersection of the old paths.

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8.70 km

Historic Trail Markers in Dresden Heath

Highlight • Historical Site

A historical network of signposts has been preserved in the heath, the unique symbolism of which is very different from today's signposts. To do this, local experts stripped the trees …

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12.1 km

Langebrücker Saugarten

Highlight • Historical Site

Here wild boars were kept for the nobles to shoot.

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15.8 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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16.2 km

Priessnitz Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The waterfall of the Prießnitz river is something special. To experience these forces of nature. you do this hike. The rest options = rest area with seating and the hut, …

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23.1 km

St. Martin Garrison Church, Dresden

Highlight • Religious Site

Saint Martin, to whom this Dresden church is dedicated, is probably one of the most popular saints of all, along with Saint Nicholas. The memorial day of the former officer …

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24.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

7.41 km

923 m

290 m

173 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

8.14 km

2.97 km

1.68 km

558 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 18 June

34°C

17°C

12 %

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Prießnitzgrund – Path along the Prießnitz loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

Prießnitzgrund

New Bridge over the Prießnitz, Dresden

Saugarten in the Dresden Heath

Historic Trail Markers in Dresden Heath

Langebrücker Saugarten

Path along the Prießnitz

Priessnitz Waterfall

St. Martin Garrison Church, Dresden

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