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Prießnitzgrund – Dresden Heath loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

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Prießnitzgrund – Dresden Heath loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

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Prießnitzgrund – Dresden Heath loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

07:43

29.6km

210m

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: June 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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8.34 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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8.40 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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11.0 km

Sweden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful arched bridge built from sandstone blocks.

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20.9 km

Forest Shelter with Wooden Platform (Dresden Forest)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is really a special staircase to a special refuge. Well done, compliments to the builder.

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23.5 km

Rest area Double-E Sculpture on Heideweg

Highlight • Rest Area

At this beautiful rest stop we got the information from a local that the lying sculptures were carved from a single tree trunk, in one piece, with a chainsaw. Only the table top is attached separately.

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24.2 km

Dresden Heath

Highlight • Forest

Fantastic paths of different kinds, especially for gravel and mountain bikes. Depending on your preferences, hilly, steep and winding sections are available.

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27.2 km

New Bridge over the Prießnitz, Dresden

Highlight • Bridge

Super beautiful hiking area.

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29.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

3.29 km

910 m

730 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

3.18 km

1.48 km

1.46 km

402 m

117 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Prießnitzgrund – Dresden Heath loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

Prießnitzgrund

Priessnitz Waterfall

Path along the Prießnitz

Sweden Bridge

Forest Shelter with Wooden Platform (Dresden Forest)

Rest area Double-E Sculpture on Heideweg

Dresden Heath

New Bridge over the Prießnitz, Dresden

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