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traffic jam |
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During the rush hour the city of Dresden is
regulary packed with cars. No way out. Even the city of Pirna is not necessarily better.
Coming from the federal highway (Autobahn) you should take a look at the map and prevent
driving through Dresden. |
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road
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Pirna,
state highway B172 |
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In Pirna there are obstructions
due to detours and the construction of a new bridge over the river Elbe. A big trafic jam
is to expect there. |
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Dresden,
Pillnitzer Landstrasse (north of river Elbe) |
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For those who try to reach Pirna on the other side
of the river Elbe there are several road constructions on the street Pillnitzer
Landstrasse as well. |
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information |
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renamed
exit |
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For all those travellers who come from far away,
the exit name of the Autobahn BAB13 at Dresden Nord is now Hellerau. Of course there is
not a notice for that change. Be careful when you count the exits because now there is one
more exit between the Autobahn triangle and Dresden. |
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parking |
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There is not much that has
changed. Sufficent space in the parking lots is still difficult to find on sunny weekends
but the fees are still the same as the year before (2,50 DM to 10,00 DM). Only the fee for
the parking lot at Neumannmuehle is raised from 4,00 DM to 5,00 DM at Easter time (it
might be that it was just because of the holiday).
Moreover, parking in the glen of the river Kirnitzsch (Kirnitzschtal) always causes
trouble. Please try to be sensitive. First, the german traffic law is to be watched there
as well and, second, there are some special rules for the National Park to be watched. You
should not park your car where ever you turn off the engine and if you walk a distance any
longer than your car you will not be prosecuted as a wandering tramp. You can reach the
trails to the summits from parking lots other than those located near the summit; it all
is part of the adventure! |
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Dresden information - road
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The climbing areas of Wehlen,
Rauensteine/Nonne, Rathen and Schmilka can be reached easily and comfortably by the
railways. The areas of Schrammsteine and Brand are also reachable by the railways but not
without a longer distance walk. Finally, the tram in the glen of the river Kirnitzsch
(Kirnitzschtalbahn) opens access to the area of Kuhstall.
During summertime the trains go every 30 minutes, a one way ticket costs you 7,70 DM from
Dresden to Rathen (plus 1,00 DM for the ferry). A family ticket that is valid for two
adults and their children on both ways costs you 20,00 DM.
In fact, there is no need to go always by car. |
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flights |
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There is also an airport in Dresden. |
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Saxon steam
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There are steam ships transportating tourists
regulary between Dresden and Tetschen (Czech Republik). Though even old, small and pushed
by Diesel, the steamers have not lost their gorgeous flair. So forget about the two new
steamers purchased by the city of Dresden; they do not belong in a rustic setting.
Besides, a tour from Dresden to Saxon Switzerland is only marginally worth. A tour from
Wehlen to Bad Schandau is more recommended, but the best will be the opposite direction.
The best way to reach Bad Schandau from Dresden is going by train. |
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maps and findings |
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