Day One – Dresden to Meißen

Total distance: 29.5km

Duration: 6h with 2h break in total

Average pace: 4.9km/h or 12.2min for 1km

Weather: initially sunny with slight overcast, around 21C, after midday first light and then heavier rain

Initially, I started walking on the cycling path but quickly moved away from it as it felt like a cycling highway. From then on, I fully enjoyed the walk through nature. Until km 15, I loved every moment of it. Km 16-19 were tough and only a coffee and cake after 19km gave me some boost again. Despite the rain, km 20-25 was pleasant. However, the last 4km were quite a stretch and I was extremely happy when I finally got to the hotel around 5pm. Tomorrow morning, I’ll take some time to explore Meißen a bit more. The first impression is very positive – a beautiful and well restored town with the influence of the wine region (wine route of Saxony)

Accommodation: http://www.goldener-loewe-meissen.com/en/home-page/