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Sweden Bridge – Path along the Prießnitz loop from Dresdner Heide

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Sweden Bridge – Path along the Prießnitz loop from Dresdner Heide

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Sweden Bridge – Path along the Prießnitz loop from Dresdner Heide

02:38

10.1km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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

Bus stop

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1.39 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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1.76 km

Sweden Bridge

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A beautiful arched bridge built from sandstone blocks.

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2.14 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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2.93 km

Wettin Bridge over the Prießnitz

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You can get close to the water here to play or to wash your hands.

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5.50 km

Oskar Pusch (1877-1970) was an architect and building officer, mountaineer, local history researcher and worked as an appraiser for the Saxon Heritage Protection Association. He made particular efforts to historical …

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5.57 km

Shelter and benches at Prießnitz Waterfall

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Interesting hut above the Prießnitz waterfall. To reach via a staircase. Provides space for people & bike in the rain.

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5.70 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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5.76 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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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.63 km

1.23 km

209 m

Surfaces

8.41 km

1.22 km

366 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

25°C

16°C

33 %

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Sweden Bridge – Path along the Prießnitz loop from Dresdner Heide

Historic Trail Markers in Dresden Heath

Sweden Bridge

Wetland by the Prießnitz

Wettin Bridge over the Prießnitz

Pusch Spring

Shelter and benches at Prießnitz Waterfall

Priessnitz Waterfall

Path along the Prießnitz

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