Havel-Grunewald loop
100% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
50.7kmLength
893mElevation gain
Circular
Circular trail in the Sacrower See and Königswald nature reserve, Brandenburg.
The tour starts at Charlottenhof railway station in Potsdam. Due to its length, it is best tackled by bike. It leads north out of Potsdam, past Neu Fahrland and circles the Krampnitzsee lake. The route then heads back south along the eastern shore, passing through the impressive Königswald forest before following the Havel to Pichelswerder at Sacrow. Via the beautiful Grunewald forest, Wannsee lake and Düppeler Forst forest, the route returns to Potsdam city centre.
Highlights:
- Wonderful views
- Local flora and fauna
- Varied natural landscapes
- Refreshment stops
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Top sights
Rupenhorn
Cape
Jürgenlanke
Bay
Sacrower See
Lake
Radfahrerwiese
Beach
Havel
Lake
Kleiner Wannsee
Lake
Schloss Glienicke
Castle
Glienicker Brücke
Attraction
Kapellenberg
Peak
Turmspitze Garnisonkirche
Attraction
Südparksee
Lake
Kleistgrab
Attraction
Jungfernsee
Lake
Dampfmaschinenhaus (Moschee)
Attraction
Glienicker See
Lake
Großer Wannsee
Lake
Teepavillon
Hut
Tiefer See
Lake
Grimnitzsee
Lake
Pfingstberg
Peak
Lehnitzsee
Lake
City Palace
Castle
Obelisk
Attraction
Dampfmaschinenhaus (Moschee)
Building
Jagdschloss Glienicke
Castle
Böttcherberg
Peak
Schäferberg
Peak
Jägertor
Attraction
Brandenburger Tor
Attraction
Potsdamer Glockenspiel
Attraction
Große Steinlanke
Beach
Karlsberg
Peak
Weinberg
Peak
Unkenteich
Pond
Kleine Steinlanke
Bay
Schlossteich
Pond
Berg Hohengatow
Peak
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben Hauptstelle Potsdam
Building
Garde-Ulanen-Kaserne
Building
Campingplatz Gatow
Campsite
Kellerberg
Peak
Aasberg
Peak
Fuchsberge
Peak
Robinson-Bucht
Bay
Schwarzer Berg
Peak
Kleine Badewiese
Beach
Luisenberge
Peak
Villengarten Villa Schöningen
Garden
Les Étables Royales
Building
Interkultureller Garten
Garden
Top sights
Rupenhorn
Cape
Jürgenlanke
Bay
Sacrower See
Lake
Radfahrerwiese
Beach
Havel
Lake
Kleiner Wannsee
Lake
Schloss Glienicke
Castle
Glienicker Brücke
Attraction
Kapellenberg
Peak
Turmspitze Garnisonkirche
Attraction
Südparksee
Lake
Kleistgrab
Attraction
Jungfernsee
Lake
Dampfmaschinenhaus (Moschee)
Attraction
Glienicker See
Lake
Großer Wannsee
Lake
Teepavillon
Hut
Tiefer See
Lake
Grimnitzsee
Lake
Pfingstberg
Peak
Lehnitzsee
Lake
City Palace
Castle
Obelisk
Attraction
Dampfmaschinenhaus (Moschee)
Building
Jagdschloss Glienicke
Castle
Böttcherberg
Peak
Schäferberg
Peak
Jägertor
Attraction
Brandenburger Tor
Attraction
Potsdamer Glockenspiel
Attraction
Große Steinlanke
Beach
Karlsberg
Peak
Weinberg
Peak
Unkenteich
Pond
Kleine Steinlanke
Bay
Schlossteich
Pond
Berg Hohengatow
Peak
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben Hauptstelle Potsdam
Building
Garde-Ulanen-Kaserne
Building
Campingplatz Gatow
Campsite
Kellerberg
Peak
Aasberg
Peak
Fuchsberge
Peak
Robinson-Bucht
Bay
Schwarzer Berg
Peak
Kleine Badewiese
Beach
Luisenberge
Peak
Villengarten Villa Schöningen
Garden
Les Étables Royales
Building
Interkultureller Garten
Garden
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 50.7-km circular trail near Potsdam, Brandeburg. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for camping, road biking, and bike touring, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Havel-Grunewald loop?
Expected weather for Havel-Grunewald loop for the next 5 days is:
- Mon 21 September - 17.7 degrees/clear
- Tue 22 September - 18 degrees/clear
- Wed 23 September - 17.5 degrees/clear
- Thu 24 September - 18.5 degrees/clear
- Fri 25 September - 21.3 degrees/clear
Where is Havel-Grunewald loop located?
Havel-Grunewald loop is a trail located in Naturschutzgebiet Sacrower See und Königswald.
Are dogs allowed on Havel-Grunewald loop?
Dogs may be allowed on Havel-Grunewald loop. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Havel-Grunewald loop?
March to October is the most popular time of year to visit Havel-Grunewald loop.
How busy is Havel-Grunewald loop?
According to trailgoers, Havel-Grunewald loop is usually somewhat busy. March to October is the most popular time of year to visit Havel-Grunewald loop.
Are there lakes at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Are there beaches at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Is camping allowed at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Camping is allowed on Havel-Grunewald loop in Naturschutzgebiet Sacrower See und Königswald. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is road biking allowed at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Road biking is allowed on Havel-Grunewald loop in Naturschutzgebiet Sacrower See und Königswald.
Is Havel-Grunewald loop paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Havel-Grunewald loop is partially paved.
Are there forests at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Yes, Havel-Grunewald loop is a forest trail in Naturschutzgebiet Sacrower See und Königswald.
Is there wildlife at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Havel-Grunewald loop in Naturschutzgebiet Sacrower See und Königswald. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on 19 September 2026 at 00:47 GMT+0