Best trail running trails in Göttingen
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Göttingen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (40)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular city walk in Göttingen, Lower Saxony. The historic city wall, which is now beautifully planted throughout, is a popular way to walk around Göttingen's old town. Of course, there is much of the city to discover along the way. Gardens and green spaces such as the Old Botanical Gardens, the Albani Cemetery and Cheltenham Park are connected along the avenue. The walk starts at Schacke-Wall and Goethe-Allee. Highlights: - Old Botanical Gardens - Albani Cemetery - Cheltenham Park
- 4.2 (22)·Easy·2.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular walk in Göttingen, Lower Saxony. A circular route around the 15-hectare Göttingen Kiessee lake, which is located on the south-western outskirts of the city. With a great playground for children and lots of sports facilities for adults too. There is also a restaurant and boat hire along the way. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - gravel lake - boat hire
- 4.5 (21)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route in Ischenröder Switzerland, Lower Saxony. The Reinhäuser Forest is not only an idyllic hiking area, but also an important climbing area with its sandstone rocks (Ischenröder Switzerland). This route leads on mostly well-developed, wide forest paths to the well-known rock formation "Jägersteine". The hike should also be manageable for families with slightly older children. There is a refreshment stop near the start and finish point. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.6 (11)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. This route, which is suitable for hiking and running, starts at the wild animal enclosure at Kehr, where you can observe wild boar and fallow deer up close. Then it's a relaxed loop through the Goettingen city forest and the Kerstlingeroeder Feld around the Sauberg. Highlights of the hike: - Wild animal enclosure at Kehr - Sauberg - Nature reserve Stadtwald Goettingen and Kerstlingeroeder Feld
- 4.0 (8)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed hike near Göttingen, Lower Saxony. This beautiful circular walk leads through the Schaperberg natural forest. You often walk along natural paths (sturdy shoes are recommended). The route starts at the Hollandsgrund car park. Highlights of the hike: - Natural forest - Sibling beech - Hollandsberg - Petrified seabed
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike near Göttingen, Lower Saxony. Forest, meadows and fields await you on this hike. Shortly after the cemetery forest, you reach Plesse Castle, where you can also stop for a bite to eat. You return to the starting point via Deppoldshausen. Highlights of the hike: - Plesse Castle - Varied paths
- 4.4 (9)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. The circular hike marked with a yellow square begins in Weende. You hike to Deppoldshausen on forest and field trails, from where you return to the starting point of the route along a road with little traffic. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest trails - Weendespring
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful walking and running tour in Göttingen. The fairly easy circular route starts in Nikolausberg'. The village is surrounded by farmland, fields and woodland. Initially downhill along idyllic country lanes and then uphill, the route initially heads north through the forest. The second half runs through forest but mostly on paved paths through Nikolausberg back to the starting point. The trail is suitable for both a nice short hike and a nice run. Highlights: - Varied landscape -...
- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walk in Göttingen, Lower Saxony. This route runs through Göttingen's green south and is ideal for walking or jogging. You walk around the Kiessee lake and return to the starting point via the Drachenwiese meadow. Highlights of the hike: - Göttinger Kiessee - Dragon meadow - Flüthelauf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Göttingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Göttingen is Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen. This trail is estimated to be 19.6 km long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Göttingen?
Göttingen: With an ascent of 569 m, Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Lengderburg and Westerberg from Goettingen with 481 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Göttingen?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Göttingen is Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.
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- Sauberg
- Borheckstraße/Wildgehege
- Alte Panzerwaschanlage
- Mackenröder Spitze
- Cygnet's pool
- Kleperberg
- Harzblick
- Geschwisterbuche
- Hainberg-Observatorium
- Göttinger Sonnenturm
- Hoher Brunnen
- Kiessee
- Tuchmacherbornhütte
- Bismarck Cottage
- älteste Linde auf dem Stadtwall
- Universitätsaula
- Alter Botanischer Garten
- Odilienmühle
- Versteinerter Meeresboden
- Luttertalblick