Gorbitz is the largest Plattenbau area of Dresden, but still smaller than large Plattenbau-settlements like Grunau quarter in Leipzig and planned city of Halle-Neustadt.

The site of Altgorbitz is characterized by narrow streets with old buildings and is one of the historic village centers in Dresden.

From the development area is separated by the Gorbitz Kesselsdorfer road and is therefore south of the large settlement.

The village stretches along the valley of the "Gorbitz Bach", which later culminated in the White Cotta Ritz.

Gorbitz runs through the four-lane highway in part 173, which was recently expanded to the feeder road.