Saxon Elbland

Saxon Elbland contains Elbe Valley also known as Dresden basin, which is in the south-eastern part of Saxony, in the foothills of Erzgebirge and Lausitzer Gerbirge mountain ranges. The valley here is several km width with flat banks of the river and steep surrounding hills. The typical elevation at the river is about 115 m above the sea level, while the hills climb up to 250–300 m. Uphill, one finds panoramic views of Dresden and surrounding towns; in clear weather, it is even possible to see the mountain peaks of Saxon Switzerland. The specific relief causes mild climate and facilitates intensive agriculture, including numerous vineyards Saxony wine road on the norther side of the valley.

Most of the tourist destinations are located on the banks of the Elbe river. Pirna is on the left bank close to the border of Saxon Switzerland. Down the river, one finds Dresden and its suburb Pillnitz right bank. Further down the river, there are Radebeul and Coswig, again on the right bank. Meißen and Weinböhla stand at the end of the valley, where the Elbe comes onto the more flat land. Freital is a short way aside, on one of Elbe's tributaries.

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