View of the Weinbergkirche – View from Rysselkuppe loop from Pillnitz

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View of the Weinbergkirche – View from Rysselkuppe loop from Pillnitz

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View of the Weinbergkirche – View from Rysselkuppe loop from Pillnitz

02:47

9.58km

250m

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: September 25, 2026

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Dresdner Elbtalhänge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

View of the Weinbergkirche

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The vineyard church "Zum Heiligen Geist" is a protestant baroque village church in Dresden Pillnitz above Pillnitz Castle.

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1.55 km

View of the Weinbergkirche Pillnitz

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The small, baroque church in the vineyards is a real eye-catcher and the view of the Elbe valley is simply stunning.

Concerts, readings and exhibitions take place in the Pillnitz …

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1.82 km

View of Dresden from the Vineyard

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Mega view from the vineyard over Dresden

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2.35 km

Leitenweg

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This path is simply beautiful. You have to be caught. Nature is allowed to be like this here and is not changed.

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2.50 km

View from Rysselkuppe

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The Rysselkuppe is a south-facing vineyard that is reminiscent of a step pyramid. With a short detour from the Leitenweg you will reach a wonderful viewpoint. The path is a …

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4.90 km

Meix Mill

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Currently there is a refrigerator with cold drinks and a trustworthy cash register. Nice place to take a little break from hiking.

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6.24 km

View of Dresden from Malschendorf Heights

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"Malschendorf is a district of the town of Schönfeld-Weißig. It lies above the Keppgrund and has a well-known natural tavern. The Schönfeld-Weißiger mountain path leads to Malschendorfer Höhe (304 m) …

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8.18 km

Zuckerhut Viewpoint

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From the vantage point known as the “Sugar Loaf” you have a special view of the baroque boatman's church “Maria am Wasser” with its famous onion domes. The lookout point …

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9.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

2.75 km

1.59 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

2.66 km

1.89 km

1.87 km

373 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

2°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

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September 7, 2022,Von Hosterwitz nach Pillnitz

Wonderful hike around Pillnitz with all the highlights, Keppmühle, Meixmühle, view of Malchendorf, Borsberg, Bergweg on the Pillnitz Royal Wenber and a beautiful conclusion in the beer garden of the Schlosshotel.

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