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Riesa

Welcome to Riesa, a charming destination in the Meißen district. The town lies on the banks of the Elbe and is surrounded by rolling hills that are perfect for outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Riesa


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Bicycle Rides · Dresden Elbland
Church cycle path
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 111.1 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 243 m
Descent 243 m

In the triad of landscape, history and nature - a picturesque tour that offers beautiful nature experiences north and south of the Elbe and invites ...

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from Dresden Elbland Redaktion,   Dresden Elbland
Bicycle Rides · Dresden Elbland
Hirschstein Mill Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 19.3 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 57 m
Descent 68 m

A leisurely tour through the historic mill landscape of the neighborhoods of Hirschstein.

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from Dresden Elbland Redaktion,   Dresden Elbland
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 124.5 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 158 m
Descent 196 m

On the section of the long-distance bike trail along the left bank of the Elbe, cyclists travel 125 kilometers through the idyllic landscapes of ...

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from Dresden Elbland Redaktion,   Dresden Elbland
Long Distance Cycling · Leipzig region
Elbe cycle path from Riesa to Elster (Elbe)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 102.9 km
Duration 7:05 h
Ascent 107 m
Descent 135 m

The Elbe Cycle Path, which stretches over 1,200 kilometers from Spindleruv Mlyn in the Czech Republic to Cuxhaven, also passes through the LEIPZIG ...

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from Christina Witt,   LEIPZIG REGION
Bicycle Rides · Dresden Elbland
Through the Elbland in two days
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 156.1 km
Duration 14:00 h
Ascent 43 m
Descent 45 m

The two-day route leads through the Dresden Elbland region – always along the Elbe for a total of 150 km through Dresden, Radebeul, Meissen, Riesa, ...

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from Stephan Böhlig,   Dresden Elbland
Hiking Trail · Dresden Elbland
2023-12-24 RIESA -> DRESDEN 60km
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 60.4 km
Duration 12:08 h
Ascent 28 m
Descent 16 m

Hiked route from 2023-12-24, created from my GPS recording. Further track data of the hike are listed under "Additional info." Also included is a ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Hiking Trail · Dresden Elbland
2023-12-17 DRESDEN -> RIESA -> COSWIG 102 km
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 102.6 km
Duration 22:24 h
Ascent 41 m
Descent 47 m

Walked route from 2023-12-17, created from my GPS recording. Further track data of the hike is listed under "Additional Info." Also includes a ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 120 km
Duration 29:31 h
Ascent 147 m
Descent 200 m

Recorded route from 2024-08-17, created from my GPS recording. Additional track data of the hike can be found under "Additional Information." Also ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Hiking Trail · Saxon Switzerland
2024-03-09 TOWN WEHLEN -> TORGAU 135 km
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 135.1 km
Duration 28:57 h
Ascent 320 m
Descent 356 m

Completed route from 2024-03-09, created from my GPS recording. Further track data of the hike is listed under "Additional Info". Also included as ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Hiking Trail · Dresden Elbland
2023-07-07 DRESDEN -> RIESA 58km
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 58.2 km
Duration 11:49 h
Ascent 44 m
Descent 52 m

Completed route, created from my GPS recording of 07.07.2023. Further data of the track can be found under "Additional Information".

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
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Riesa is known above all for its impressive architecture and cultural highlights. One of the main attractions is Klippenstein Castle, a magnificent 17th-century baroque palace with beautiful gardens. Another highlight is the town church of St. Mary, a Gothic church with a breathtaking interior.

For art lovers, there is also the Riesa Art Museum to visit, which houses a large collection of contemporary art.

Riesa also has plenty to offer in the way of culinary delights - be sure to try the famous "Riesenstollen", a traditional cake made of flour, almonds and sultanas.

If you like to be active, Riesa offers many options for leisure activities: hiking or cycling along the Elbe cycle path or on the nearby vineyards are just a few options. In summer, you can even go swimming in the numerous lakes around the city.

And what to do in bad weather? Don't worry! Just visit the museum of the city's history or enjoy local specialities in cosy cafés and restaurants.

Whether spring awakening or winter magic - every season has its own charm in Riesa. It is especially beautiful in autumn, however, when the leaves turn colourful and the landscape is bathed in a picturesque play of colours.

Overall, Riesa is definitely worth a trip. Use this travel guide as inspiration for your next trip and discover for yourself what this city has to offer.

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  • May 30, 2025
    Marko Bartsch 
    Ich habe die Tour am 21.05.2025 gemacht. Es war sehr schön.
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    Written May 30, 2025
  • January 13, 2025
    Torsten Heinrich
    Sehr schöne Runde links und rechts der Elbe. Fahrtechnisch haben wir zwischen Leutewitz und Riesa (Stadtpark) doch die Straße am Flugplatz benutzt (Wegezustand). Gerne wieder.
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    Written January 13, 2025
  • June 12, 2024
    Heike Mittag
    June 10, 2024
    Eine schöne Tour, die ich in Riesa an der Fähre beginnen wollte, da ich von der anderen Elbseite komme, wollte ich mit der Fähre übersetzen. Leider kam ich zu spät, von 12 bis 13 Uhr ist Mittagspause. Bitte beachtet es, wenn ihr diese Tour fahren wollt. Damit bin ich über Moritz, Nünchritz nach Diesbar-Seusslitz, habe da übergesetzt und bin wieder zurück nach Riesa zur Fähre.
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    Blick auf das Schloß in Diesbar-Seusslitz
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    Schloß Neuhirschstein
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    Blick von Niederlommatzsch über die Elbe
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    Blick über die Elbe zum Kirchturm Schänitz
    Photo: Heike Mittag, Community
    Written June 12, 2024
  • May 04, 2022
    Rudolf Göbel
    Guter Service.
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    Written May 04, 2022
    Leaflet
    Faltblatt zur Buslinie M von Meißen über Weinböhla nach Moritzburg
  • December 23, 2018
    Thomas Kujawa
    April 30, 2017
    sehr schöne Tour https://www.komoot.de/tour/16087785
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    Written December 23, 2018
    Bicycle Rides
    Church cycle path

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