The hike leads from Niederwartha through Radebeul Naundorf and Zitzschewig to Dippelsdorf, Bärnsdorf and Königsbrück.
The hike begins on the Elbe cycle path near the Niederwartha railroad bridge. From the rest area at the bridge, follow the first junction to the left into Niederwarthaer Straße. On this section, you pass the Velo Verde area and continue along the road until you pass the Lößnitzbad, a natural swimming pool created in a former gravel pit. After the Lößnitzbad, you cross a junction and arrive directly in the old village center of Altnaundorf. This idyllic village was mentioned as early as 1144 and is notable for its village pond and typical two- and three-sided farmsteads.
From Altnaundorf, the route continues in the direction of Zechstein. The path now leads uphill and follows the marked hiking trails that run through the steep slopes of the Radebeul vineyards. Again and again, beautiful views open up over the Elbe valley until you finally reach the Zechstein, a striking vantage point above the vineyards.
After the Zechstein, the trail continues into the Friedewald forest. Shortly afterwards, you reach the picturesque Dippelsdorf pond, which forms the heart of Dippelsdorf. With its rest areas right by the water, the village invites you to take your first long break.
From the Dippelsdorf pond, the trail continues in a northerly direction. The trail now leads through varied terrain until you reach the Bärnsdorf forester's lodge after a few kilometers. Shortly afterwards, you reach the district of Bärnsdorf with its small railroad station on the historic narrow-gauge railroad, affectionately known as the Lößnitzdackel. From here, the route continues through the open landscape of small hills, a gently undulating landscape that is typical of this region.
On the last section to Königsbrück, it is best to follow the signs for the Heidebogenrundweg. The trail now leads into the Königsbrück Heath, the twelfth largest nature reserve in Germany. If you wish, you can take a short detour to the Haselberg tower, from where you can enjoy a wide view over the heathland. The route then descends to Königsbrück, where the hike ends at the market square or the castle.
There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way, including the inn in Auer, the Rote Haus in Dippelsdorf and various restaurants in Bärnsdorf and Königsbrück. The best way to get to the starting point in Niederwartha is to take bus no. 92 from Dresden, while you can return from Königsbrück by bus or regional train RB34 in the direction of Kamenz or Dresden.
