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Cycling day trip from Freiberg to Dresden

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Freiberg to Dresden

3 h 1 min
Duration
50.8 km
Distance
554 m
Ascent
849 m
Descent
16.8 km/h
Avg. speed
423 m
Max. altitude

Cycling from Freiberg to Dresden

Get ready for a rewarding ride from Freiberg to Dresden! Starting in the silver-mining town of Freiberg—famous for its UNESCO-listed old town and rich history—you’ll pedal northeast for about 51 km, finishing in the vibrant city of Dresden.

This route is a nicely balanced mix of quiet country roads and some dedicated paths, making it perfect if you like peaceful scenery. You’ll climb a total of 554 meters, but there’s more downhill overall, especially as you approach Dresden and cross the rolling Saxon countryside. Most of your ride (about 73%) is on paved or asphalted roads, although you’ll also hit short gravel stretches and a bit of unpaved path—so sturdy tires help but aren’t a must.

Once you reach Dresden, enjoy the stunning architecture along the Elbe and the city’s lively cultural scene! All in all, it’s a scenic, mostly gentle route—ideal for a leisurely day trip or a steady fitness ride between two historic Saxon gems.

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Rückfahrt Hannes

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

50.8 km
Distance
573 m
Ascent
850 m
Descent

Heimweg Freitag Rennrad

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

40.8 km
Distance
549 m
Ascent
827 m
Descent
Freiberg - Dresden (kurz)
Road bike
Hannelore Böhm

Freiberg - Dresden (kurz)

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

A fast route from Freiberg to Dresden, but quite scenic, going over small roads and villages and through the Weißeritz valley to Tharandt and then along the main road to Dresden. From Klingenberg-Colmnitz it's mostly downhill, about 2/3 of the route ;) Rather less strenuous.
42.6 km
Distance
221 m
Ascent
497 m
Descent
FG-MEI-DD
Road bikeMTB
Jens Friedrich

FG-MEI-DD

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

Von Freiberg nach Nossen, den Weg an mein MTB angepasst, beim Rest ein Rennrad vermisst... trotzdem saugeile Strecke!
72.2 km
Distance
216 m
Ascent
499 m
Descent
freiberg-dd
Road bike
prikry

freiberg-dd

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

Čím více zde napíšete informací, tím více bude užitečnější pro ostatním uživatele.* Průběh trasy.* Co je zvláštní na této trase?* Proč doporučit tuto trasu?* Co se Vám zde nejvíce líbilo?* Atd.
39.5 km
Distance
235 m
Ascent
530 m
Descent

Von Freiberg nach Dresden (D4 Route)

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

Immer entlang der D4-Route von Aachen nach Zittau.
53.2 km
Distance
338 m
Ascent
638 m
Descent

Freiberg - Meißen - Dresden

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

Von Freiberg nach Meißen auf asphaltierten Land- und Nebenstraßen. Auf diesem Abschnitt starke Streigungen und Gefälle. Ab Zehren weiter auf dem Elberadweg (links der Elbe; sehr gut asphaltiert) über Meißen nach Dresden. Von dort mit dem Zug zurück nach Freiberg.
77.8 km
Distance
365 m
Ascent
660 m
Descent

FBG-DD

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

46.6 km
Distance
332 m
Ascent
609 m
Descent

Dresden - Freiberg

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

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63.3 km
Distance
526 m
Ascent
814 m
Descent

freiberg leubnitz

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

59.7 km
Distance
511 m
Ascent
776 m
Descent

Freiberg-Dresden

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

36.4 km
Distance
500 m
Ascent
761 m
Descent

Freiberg-Dresden alternativ

Cycling route in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

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55.8 km
Distance
268 m
Ascent
540 m
Descent

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