Best trail running trails in Potsdam
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- 4.6 (67)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic circular hiking trail in the Königswald, Brandenburg. This route leads around the beautiful Sacrower See. This is a popular place for swimming in the summer, but it is excellent for hiking all year round. The route can be walked in both directions. Accordingly, it passes the pretty Church of the Redeemer either at the beginning or at the end in Sacrow Castle Park. From here it offers an excellent view of the Havel with its many sailing boats and one can see as far as the Glienicker...
- 4.6 (20)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrAn urban circular route worth seeing in Potsdam, Brandenburg. This route near Berlin first leads along the Havel, past the Stadtbad Park Babelsberg and Babelsberg Palace. It continues over the park bridge, past the Glienicke hunting lodge, and through the hunting lodge park. The route then leads along the Jungfernsee and the Holy Lake through the New Garden past the Orangery. The path will pass the Heilig-Geist-Park and the Freundschaftsinsel on the way back. Here, a detour to the nearby...
- 4.8 (19)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Potsdam, Brandenburg. Sanssouci Palace is the former summer residence of the German emperors and Prussian kings and one of the most famous palaces in Germany. Sanssouci Palace, which means "without care", was the favoured retreat of Frederick the Great, who died here in 1786 and has been laid to rest in a crypt since 1991. The luxurious, magnificent building on the vineyard terraces and its extensive grounds are a wonderful place to combine sightseeing with...
- 4.7 (14)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried circular walk on the Peacock Island, Potsdam. A visit to Peacock Island is always worthwhile - the island is inhabited by peacocks and non-native trees and plants and offers a castle, a dairy and other beautiful park buildings to discover. It is also home to one of the oldest rose gardens in the region. The entire island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights: - Historic rose garden - castle - dairy
- 4.4 (24)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrNatural circular route in Brandenburg. This route leads around the beautiful Sacrower and to the Lehnitzsee and Jungfernsee. In summer, the Sacrower See is a popular place for bathing, but hiking in the area is worthwhile all year round. The route can be walked in both directions, and there are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Sacrow Castle - Römerschanze - Rehberg
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail around the Tiefen See lake, Brandenburg. The circular walk takes you around the Tiefen See lake in Potsdam. If you don't use the route for jogging, you can discover numerous cultural sights along the way and in summer there are also opportunities to jump into the cool water at the city pool. The tour is located in the heart of the old town and offers the opportunity to discover even more of Potsdam's historical sights from here. Highlights: - Forest playground -...
- 4.9 (4)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful circular route in Sanssouci Park, Brandenburg. This is a relaxed walk in the beautiful park of the baroque Sanssouci Palace. The route impresses with fountains, extensive parkland and historic buildings. The route through the picturesque park runs along paved paths with no significant differences in altitude. Sanssouci Palace can be reached by public transport. Highlights: - Small and large fountain - Sanssouci Palace - Chinese House - New Palace
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·21.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrChallenging round in Potsdam, Brandenburg This route corresponds to the annual route of the Schlösserlauf - a half marathon in Potsdam. As the name suggests, you can admire some of Potsdam's historic palaces along the way. Highlights: - New Palace - Orangery Palace - Cecilienhof - Glienicke Palace - Babelsberg Palace - Small Palace
- 5.0 (11)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrRoute at Jungfernsee near Potsdam in the state of Brandenburg. This route starts from the Hasengrabenbrücke bridge at the Heiligen See lake and runs through the New Garden in Potsdam. Passing Cecilienhof Palace, the venue of the Potsdam Conference in 1945, the route leads north past the Meierei and along the shores of Jungfernsee. The magnificent view of this beautiful lake is best enjoyed in good weather. Shortly before the campus area at Jungfernsee, the route heads back again, as the area...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Potsdam?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Potsdam is Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon. This trail is estimated to be 21.4 km long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Potsdam?
Potsdam: With an ascent of 317 m, NSG Sacrower See und Königswald - Sacrower Heilandskirche has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon with 312 m of elevation gain.
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- Sacrower See
- Heilandskirche am Port von Sacrow
- Glienicker Brücke
- Sanssouci Palace
- Templiner See
- Kapellenberg
- Turmspitze Garnisonkirche
- Potsdam Panorama
- Gerichtslaube
- Goldfischteich
- Generalseichen
- Kleines Schloss / Damenhaus
- Small Fountain
- Felsentor
- New Palace
- Picture Gallery
- Chinese House
- Schloss Babelsberg
- Landhaus Schloessmann
- Villa Liegnitz