Best bike touring trails in Berlin
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Explore the most popular bike touring trails in Berlin 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 (54)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular, relaxed loop in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Berlin. This loop leads around Krumme Lanke and Schlachtensee. Easy to reach by subway to Krumme Lanke station. The loop can be walked in both directions and the views are great. Great for swimming in summer. Highlights of the hike: - Lake view - Relaxing circular trail
- 4.4 (78)·Moderate·104 mi·Est. 24 hr+The Berliner Mauerweg is a historic 160 km (99.4 miles) loop trail following the former border structures of the German Democratic Republic around West Berlin, typically completed in 14 stages. This multifaceted route combines poignant historical landmarks with scenic natural landscapes, tracing the former customs and patrol paths. Walkers and cyclists encounter significant urban highlights such as Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate, and the East Side Gallery, alongside peaceful green...
- 4.5 (35)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular, beautiful circular hiking trail in Berlin. On this circular hike you pass the Friedrichshagen hydropower station and the path then leads along the banks of the Müggelsee, where you can always enjoy wonderful views. In summer you can relax in the Müggelsee bathing area and the Friedrichshagen bathing area. Highlights of the hike: - View of Berliner Bürger Bräu - View of the Müggelsee
- 4.6 (18)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular city walk on the Spree, Berlin. This Berlin city tour leads past many of the German capital's most famous sights. Numerous subway stops are ideal starting points for the sightseeing tour. It's definitely a good idea to take some time to visit the cultural institutions on Museum Island, look around Alexanderplatz or simply enjoy the views of the Spree. The route can be completed on foot or by bike. There are countless restaurants and cafés to stop off along the way. Highlights of...
- 4.7 (11)·Moderate·12.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVersatile, popular round tour in Berlin. The Rummelsburg Bay is a Spree Bay in Berlin. The route leads over the Stralau peninsula, through Treptower Park. The route is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights of the tour: - View of the Spree - Treptow Park - Planner forest - Bank of the Spree
- 4.5 (10)·Moderate·24.4 mi·Est. 9–10 hrHistorical path in Berlin. The Berlin Wall Trail runs along the former GDR border fortifications to West Berlin. In most sections, the cycling and hiking route runs along the former customs route (West Berlin) or the so-called Kolonnenweg, a GDR border troops control route. The trail can be explored both on foot and by bike. Historically interesting sections alternate with scenic routes. The Berlin Wall Trail is marked throughout. There are also overview maps for orientation from time to...
- 4.7 (16)·Easy·23.2 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThe start and end point of the bike tour is the Wannsee S-Bahn station. Alternatively, the tour can be started at the S-Bahn station in Potsdam, for example. The track can be ridden on city or touring bikes and follows the paths officially open to cyclists within the palace gardens. There is no shortage of places to stop along the route. There are also enough places for self-caterers on the edge of the path to consume the provisions they have brought with them in scenic surroundings.
- 4.8 (7)·Easy·6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrStart at Alexanderplatz via Unter den Linden and the Brandenburg Gate. Then it's worth taking a detour through the Tiergarten. This park is so huge and great for cycling. At the end of the route, you can switch to the other side of the 17th of June and cycle along the Landwehr Canal for a while. At the remains of the Charlottenburg Gate, the route leads over the Charlottenburg Bridge and then immediately to the right. Behind the Charlottenburg Bridge, a great path leads directly along...
- 4.2 (20)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrLoop on the canal in Teltow, Brandenburg and Berlin-Steglitz. The route begins directly on the Teltow Canal at the height of the Berlin Wall Trail. Following this, the route runs along the green bank. Crossing the Eugen-Kleine-Brücke, one passes the former Lichterfelde satellite camp and continues on the other bank until the Steglitz city park is reached. In this a small lap is turned and then it goes back until you finally take the bridge directly at Teltow back to the starting point. There...
- 3.8 (9)·Moderate·30.3 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrVaried bike tour through 6 Berlin districts Starting at Friedrichstrasse station, this water-rich tour initially leads westwards along the Spree. After a detour through the zoo, the route continues along the Landwehr Canal before meeting the Spree again, which later flows into the Havel in Spandau. After crossing the Havel at kilometer 21.3 with a ferry, you circle the Tegeler See and then drive back to the center of the city on the Berlin-Spandauer-Schifffahrtskanal. Reachable by bus and...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bike touring trail in Berlin?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Berlin is Bikeway Berlin - Kopenhagen. This trail is estimated to be 444.6 mi long.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Berlin?
Berlin: With an ascent of 27,040 ft, Bikeway Berlin - Kopenhagen has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Berlin-Usedom Bike Path with 14,176 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Berlin?
The most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Berlin is Berlin Tegeler See- Spandau with a 4.8-star rating from 11 reviews.
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