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Hikes and treks near Dresden
2 routes are within reach of Dresden: 1 day hike and 1 multi-day trek. The gentlest is Pravčická brána and Edmund's Gorge (easy); the toughest is Malerweg (Painters' Way) (moderate). The highest point is 556 m on Malerweg (Painters' Way).
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pravčická brána and Edmund's Gorge | Day hike | 15 km | 1 | 450 m | Easy | April to October |
| Malerweg (Painters' Way) | Multi-day | 116 km | 8 | 556 m | Moderate | April to October |
The routes in detail
Day hike
Czech Republic · near Prague
Pravčická brána and Edmund's Gorge
A day hike in Bohemian Switzerland to Europe's largest natural sandstone arch, with a boat ride through a gorge on the way back.
≈ 15 km
450 m high
8 days
Germany · near Dresden
Malerweg (Painters' Way)
An eight-stage loop through the sandstone towers of Saxon Switzerland, the landscape that inspired the Romantic painters.
≈ 116 km
556 m high
Before you go
- Check if you're fit enough with the two-minute readiness quiz.
- Travel insurance for trekking: altitude limits and what rescue really costs.
- Packing list and the gear budget calculator.
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