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Through the Triebisch valleys – hiking favourites in Dresden Elbland

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Through the Triebisch valleys – hiking favourites in Dresden Elbland

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Through the Triebisch valleys – hiking favourites in Dresden Elbland

05:34

20.2km

370m

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On this 20-kilometer hike from Meißen Buschbad to Rothschönberg, a varied mix of nature, historic buildings and exciting mining history awaits you.

It starts at Buschbad, where the Götterfelsen with the Golden Cross welcomes you. A short climb to Polenzer Höhe rewards you with a great view, including the nearby…

Last updated: January 15, 2026

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2.02 km

View of the Porphyry Quarry

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The view here extends beyond the Triebischtal. The opposite steep slopes are particularly visible here, as the porphyry quarry stands out from the forest areas.

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3.47 km

Preisker Mill

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The lovingly restored mill building itself is not accessible. Next to it is a beautiful mill pond and playground.

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4.77 km

Former Polenz Railway Station

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This small station was part of the former Wilsdruff – Gärtitz narrow-gauge railway.
Today there is seating and a railway flair here.

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9.28 km

Kleine Triebisch Stream

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a very beautiful section in the valley of the little Triebisch, wildly romantic

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11.2 km

Historic Baeyerhöhe Triangulation Pillar

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The Baeyerhöhe is with 320.5 m HN not only the highest elevation in the district of Meissen but was also named after the founder of the European degree measurement Johann …

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13.3 km

Steingut Burkhardswalde

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The earthenware in Oberndorf is a farm that emerged from an early fortification. A wall encloses a square of approx. 9 m × 12 m, which houses a U-shaped building. …

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17.1 km

Rest Area with View of the Old Autobahn Bridge

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Relatively new rest area with a view of the motorway bridge

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17.5 km

Triebischtal Bridge (A4)

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The Triebischtalwanderweg runs beneath the bridge, which attracts attention even from a great distance. The motorway has been bridging the valley here since 1999. The earlier route ran a little …

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19.1 km

Main Portal of the Rothschönberger Stolln

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The water outlet cannot be admired here. To do so, you have to walk a few hundred meters further to the Röschen mouth. But the main mouth is the more architecturally complex structure.

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20.2 km

Rothschönberg Castle

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Nice romantic castle and one of the oldest Saxon mansions. (1392) Unfortunately you can also see in many corners that the ravages of time are gnawing at the castle.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

4.11 km

3.85 km

2.67 km

Surfaces

5.30 km

4.62 km

4.25 km

3.27 km

2.77 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

30°C

17°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

June 8, 2025,Durch die Triebischtäler – Wanderlieblinge Dresden Elbland

A very beautiful, easy, technically simple tour with many options for modification and extension. Unfortunately, this is an area that, despite its diversity and beautiful nature, receives too little attention.

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January 14, 2025,Durch die Triebischtäler – Wanderlieblinge Dresden Elbland

Today I went on a tour with a small hiking group through the Triebisch valleys. It was a beautiful, fantastic and scenic area. We went through the small Triebisch valley over the Baeyerhöhe (321 m) into the large Triebisch valley. The weather was perfect today, except that the wind was whistling quite loudly on the heights. There were fantastic views. …

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November 13, 2024

On this 20-kilometer hike from Meißen Buschbad to Rothschönberg, a varied mix of nature, historic buildings and exciting mining history awaits you.
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It starts at Buschbad, where the Götterfelsen with the Golden Cross welcomes you. A short climb to Polenzer Höhe rewards you with a great view, including

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Through the Triebisch valleys – hiking favourites in Dresden Elbland

View of the Porphyry Quarry

Preisker Mill

Former Polenz Railway Station

Kleine Triebisch Stream

Historic Baeyerhöhe Triangulation Pillar

Steingut Burkhardswalde

Rest Area with View of the Old Autobahn Bridge

Triebischtal Bridge (A4)

Main Portal of the Rothschönberger Stolln

Rothschönberg Castle

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