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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hiking trails in Dohna
Hiking Trail
· Dohna
From the Müglitz in Dohna via Röhrsdorf to the Lockwitz in Altlockwitz
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
8.8 km
3:00 h
143 m
133 m
The landscape between Borthen and Dohna, southeast of Dresden, is especially popular with hikers during the fruit blossom season. However, this area also has its charms throughout the year, as shown by the presented route that "leaves" the orchards to the "left".
Hiking Trail
· Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
From Heidenau in the Elbe Valley to Mühlbach in the Müglitz Valley
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
18.1 km
5:10 h
440 m
350 m
A hike over the ridges of the Müglitz and along the riverbank, past the Weesenstein castle park, to one of the 100 most important trees in Germany.
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Round about Dohna's villages
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.8 km
3:25 h
117 m
111 m
The start of the circular route is the Dohna marketplace. Via Gut Gamig and Röhrsdorf, the path goes through apple orchards to the Lugturm with views of the Saxon Switzerland and Dresden.
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
On the Planet Path to Weesenstein Castle
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Difficulty
easy
6.1 km
1:45 h
134 m
90 m
The path from the old town to the Müglitz provides interesting facts about the planetary system and finally invites you to explore Weesenstein Castle.
Hiking Trail
· The Ore Mountains
Orchard experience route Gombsen
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
3.4 km
0:55 h
97 m
97 m
Our orchard experience route takes us from the parking lot at the Lower Village Pond in Gombsen via Borthener Weg, Langen Berg, and Blaubergweg back to the parking lot.
Hiking Trail
· Dresden Elbland
Castle route from Lockwitz via Röhrsdorf and Borthen
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.3 km
3:04 h
173 m
172 m
The circular hike begins in Lockwitz at the castle, first going to Krähenhügel with mausoleum, then down along the Malte and immediately ascending again. The plateau is used for fruit cultivation; we reach the A17 and head towards Bosewitz, through the Priesengrund to Röhrsdorf. After stopping at the Bauernschänke, we head towards Burgstädtel and then descend behind Borthen castle into Lockwitzgrund, following the stream back into the Dresden district of Lockwitz.
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
On the Königsweg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.6 km
2:10 h
151 m
205 m
Weesenstein Castle in the Müglitz valley and the Baroque Garden Großsedlitz are two popular excursion destinations in Saxon Switzerland. They are now connected by the new approximately 7.5-kilometer-long Königsweg. It is quite possible that servants and couriers of the Wettin family once used this path.
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Blooming fruit orchards near Kreischa
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
14.5 km
3:55 h
325 m
325 m
27.04.2025
Hike through the fruit orchards between Maxen and Röhrsdorf
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Orchards and romantic valleys at the edge of the big city
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.9 km
2:54 h
137 m
137 m
The circular hike begins in Röhrsdorf at the parking lot of the Saxon-Bohemian Farmers' Market, first passing through the Priesengrund to Bosewitz, then continuing to the Gamig estate. The next destination is Gorknitz, followed by a walk past orchards. This road is only left shortly before Röhrsdorf, where we turn left to enter the Röhrsdorfer Grund with an adjoining park area. Finally, crossing the Schäferei bridge and following the road, we reach the starting point.
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Through the castle park of Röhrsdorf into the Röhrsdorfer Grund
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.7 km
1:35 h
94 m
80 m
Surrounded by orchards, a gem is hidden on a plateau between the city limits of Dresden and the town of Dohna: the village of Röhrsdorf. Here a relaxing, short route leads into the Röhrsdorfer Grund. It is suitable as a leisurely Sunday afternoon walk.

