Best historic site trails in Berlin

Charming, family-friendly round in Tiergarten, Berlin. This beautiful tour starts at the Brandenburg Gate and leads over the Ahornsteig to the Tiergarten and mostly along the water to the Victory Column. From there it goes along the Spree back to the Brandenburg Gate. It can be easily arrived by public transport. Highlights: - Brandenburg Gate; Paris Square - Luisa Island - Rousseau Island - Victory Column - Belleveue Castle - Along the Spree - Kanzlerpark - Spreebogenpark

This popular route begins at the Grunewald S-Bahn station. Getting there by S-Bahn is very easy, but there are also parking lots at Drachenberg and near Teufelssee. Since there are numerous hiking trails around the Teufelsberg, the loop can be extended or shortened as desired. Some of the trails are not clearly marked, so it’s helpful to use a map for navigation.

Popular running event in Berlin. This is the route of the annual Berlin Marathon. Germany's marathon with the highest number of participants is considered one of the most renowned running events in the world. The route can be completed not only by runners but also by wheelchair users and hand bikers. Please note: The route is secured for the event by road closures etc. and may not be suitable for running under normal circumstances. Highlights of the route: - Großer Tiergarten -Spree -...

Family-friendly city walk through Berlin-Mitte. On this great tour through Berlin's city center, you will pass many of the capital's most famous and important sights. The start and end point of this circular route is the Reichstag, from where you walk past the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island to Alexanderplatz with its famous television tower. Of course, the route can also be individually shortened or extended. There are many places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of...

Popular city walk in the Großer Tiergarten, Berlin. Experience nature and some of Berlin's most important sights on this circular route starting at the Brandenburg Gate. In summer, the shady paths and sunbathing lawns in the Großer Tiergarten invite you to relax, while in winter the warm cafés around the government district are a tempting option. A lovely run or a relaxed walk. Highlights of the walk: - Spree - Großer Tiergarten - Brandenburg Gate - Federal Chancellery - Bellevue Palace -...

Popular walk on Tempelhofer Feld, Berlin. Historically, Tempelhofer Feld was used for military aviation and as a parade ground for the Berlin troops. The former airfield is now a popular meeting place for inline skating, cycling, kiting, kite flying, picnicking, walking - everything is possible on the large open space. There is also a barbecue area, a community garden and even a mini golf course. Accessibility: the paved paths around and across the field are barrier-free and easily...

Popular circular route in Grunewald, Berlin. The Grunewald is almost an oasis of calm compared to the pulsating Berlin city life. Several shorter climbs provide small challenges when running or hiking. From the top of the Teufelsberg there are wonderful views over the city. Up here are also the remains of the former U.S. military air traffic control and listening station. Highlights of the hike: - Teufelsberg - Drachenberg - Quiet forest trails - NSG Sandgrube in Jagen 86 of the Grunewald...

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...

Historical city walk through Berlin. It goes from the Wall memorial in the north to Checkpoint Charlie in the south. The Berlin Wall divided the city from August 13, 1961 to November 9, 1989, turning West Berlin into an island surrounded by the German Democratic Republic (GDR). Berlin was one of the focal points of the Cold War between the USA and the Soviet Union. The tour starts at the Berlin Wall Memorial. It is easy to get there by public transport. The historical journey leads past...

Popular route through Treptower Park and Plänterwald, Berlin Treptower Park is the second largest park in Berlin and a popular destination. This route starts and ends at Terptower Park S-Bahn station. On the shore, you follow paved roads along the Spree in the direction of Plänterwald. On the way you have the opportunity to stop at the Zenner beer garden. On the way back it goes on forest paths through the Plänterwald in the direction of the carp pond. The route leads back over green areas....