Timeline
14:57
Start your walk along the Elberadweg. This popular cycle route offers spectacular views as you head toward the west, positioning yourself for the sunset.
16:12
Find a spot on the path where the river opens up. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting a golden glow over the water.
16:27
Watch the sunset. The light fades quickly after 16:27, leaving a cool blue twilight over the Elbe.
16:57
Head to the Gohliser Windmühle. This beautiful old windmill, built in 1828, is now a museum and tavern. It is best reached using the Elberadweg cycle route south of the Elbe river. Check if the tavern is open for dinner or a drink.
Local tip
The Gohliser Windmühle has a beer garden, but it is best to check opening hours as they may vary by season. The walk from the river to the windmill takes about 25 minutes.
Check before you go
- Check the opening hours of the Gohliser Windmühle tavern.
- The Elberadweg is a shared path; stay alert for cyclists.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dresden (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).