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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful runs in Saxony
Jogging
· Dresden Elbland
Half marathon through the city of Dresden (official route 2026)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
21.4 km
3:05 h
39 m
39 m
Official half marathon route 2026: We discover the historic old town, green Elbe meadows, Dresden's new town and parks with exciting sights on asphalt and park paths.
Jogging
· Dresden Elbland
Run through the Dresdner Heide
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.6 km
1:25 h
117 m
117 m
This almost 10 km long running circuit leads from Albertstadt along historic paths such as the Diebsteig and the Alter Kannenhenkel through the western part of the Dresdner Heide.
Jogging
· Dresden Elbland
Bridge tour through the city center
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.4 km
0:45 h
10 m
10 m
We run on an approx. 5.5 km long loop through Dresden's old town, over Elbe bridges along the river promenade, past world-famous sights and through the new town.
Jogging
· Dresden Elbland
Dresden Elbe valley slopes near Pillnitz
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.4 km
1:10 h
94 m
94 m
We walk for around 7 km along the Dresden Elbe valley slopes in the Loschwitz district, past vineyards and viewpoints, with a view of the Elbe valley and Pillnitz opposite.
Jogging
· Dresden Elbland
Priessnitzgrund circuit
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.5 km
1:10 h
89 m
89 m
Shady, natural running route along the Prießnitz through the rustic Prießnitzgrund on the edge of the Dresden Heath - varied and close to the city center.
Jogging
· Dresden Elbland
Elbuferweg (Old Town - Blue Wonder)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.1 km
1:30 h
11 m
10 m
We walk from Dresden's old town along the banks of the Elbe to the Loschwitz Bridge ("Blue Wonder") - through greenery, past Elbe meadows, villas and views.
Jogging
· Dresden Elbland
Jogging through the large garden
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.8 km
0:35 h
2 m
2 m
We take a relaxed stroll through the Great Garden of Dresden - along shady paths, along historic avenues, past ponds, flowerbeds and the baroque palace.
Jogging
· Leipzig region
Half marathon through the city of Leipzig (official route 2026)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
21.6 km
3:05 h
43 m
43 m
We run through the center of Leipzig, past historical sights and urban greenery on a circuit suitable for the best times.
Jogging
· Leipzig
Around Lake Cospuden
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.7 km
1:30 h
10 m
10 m
Beautiful jogging route with lake view, bathing beach and refreshment stops
Jogging
· Frauenstein
Fitness Trail Nassau/Eastern Ore Mountains
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.1 km
0:30 h
67 m
54 m
The fitness trail in Nassau, a district of Frauenstein, is a great opportunity to exercise outdoors and stay physically fit. The trail offers 17 different fitness stations along a designated route, enabling both cardio and strength exercises.

