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

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Saxony

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

Hiking

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).

Right at the beginning of…

by Dresden Elbland

Last updated: September 17, 2024

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188 m

Guido Hammer Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful monument in the middle of the forest.

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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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A beautiful arched bridge built from sandstone blocks.

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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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The "Hofewiese" beer garden, lined with large trees, is located next to a horse farm. The buildings belonging to the "Hofewiese" are currently being restored. This was once the foal …

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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

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

1.38 km

418 m

119 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

1.81 km

1.35 km

130 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Comments

November 13, 2022,Heidemühlen zur Hofewiese

The Hofewiese estate can only be recommended. It is easy to reach on foot or by bike.

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July 6, 2025,Kleine Rundwanderung zum Saugarten – Traumpfade Dresdner Heide

At the end of the hike there was supposed to be a path through the forest, but unfortunately it was blocked off by fallen trees. As a result we somehow ended up wandering off the marked path through the forest to get back to the prescribed route.

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June 3, 2023,Kleine Rundwanderung zum Saugarten – Traumpfade Dresdner Heide

A nice round with change between forest highway and small paths. Well suited for families.

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June 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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