Best beach trails in Potsdam
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- 4.6 (19)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrAn urban loop 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 Sanssouci...
- 4.8 (13)·Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hike from Potsdam to Wannsee. The route follows the course of the Havel from Potsdam to the Großer Wannsee. The path alternates between landscaped parkland and natural forest sections. Again and again, wide views open up over the chain of lakes of Tiefem See, Jungfernsee and Wannsee. Swans, ducks and other water birds can be spotted along the banks. It is a tour that combines water landscapes and Prussian cultural history.
- 3.9 (23)·Moderate·11.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrHistorical section near Potsdam, Brandenburg. The first stage of the 66-lake loop begins in Potsdam at Luisenplatz. Along Sanssouci Palace and through parks, the path leads alternately on paved roads and forest and meadow paths to Jungfernsee and Holy See. Here you can discover the New Garden and Cecilienhof Palace. We continue to Schlänitzsee and the stage destination, Marquardt Castle. Highlights: - Marble Palace - Pfingstberg with observation towers - Wooden house settlement "Alexandrowka"
- 4.8 (13)·Easy·37.9 mi·Est. 14–15 hrStage 4 of the long-distance cycle path "Havel-Radweg," Brandenburg. This is the fourth stage of the almost 400 km long Havel Cycle Path, which follows the river that gives it its name from the source near Ankershagen to the mouth near Gnevsdorf and is one of the most beautiful river cycle paths in Germany. The fourth stage of the Havelradweg begins in Potsdam and ends in Brandenburg an der Havel. In the NSG Ketziner Havelinsel area, you go through an extraordinary landscape. There are...
- 4.5 (14)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrCultural hike through Potsdam and Babelsberg Park in Brandenburg. The start of this hike can be reached by bus and train (bus stop "Alter Markt/Landtag"). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities in Potsdam. The route is therefore ideal for those interested in history as a day trip from Berlin. It goes clockwise to the "Berliner Vorstadt", Glienicke Palace Gardens, Babelsberg Park and then on to Potsdam city centre. The route is full of historical sights. In Babelsberg...
- 4.7 (14)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried loop on the Pfaueninsel, Potsdam. A visit to the Pfaueninsel is always worthwhile - the island is inhabited by peacocks and non-native trees and plants and offers a castle, a Meierei and other beautiful park buildings to discover. One of the oldest rose gardens in the region can also be found here. The whole island is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Highlights: - historical rose garden - castle - Meierei
- 4.4 (23)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrNatural loop in Brandenburg. This route leads around the beautiful Sacrower and to the Lehnitzsee and Jungfernsee. In summer, the Sacrower See, in particular, 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
- 4.8 (9)·Easy·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrCharming and family-friendly hiking trail in Potsdam, Brandenburg. The tour starts at the parking lot in Moorlakeweg and then ends in Königsstraße at Glienicke Castle. You can also reach Glienicker Park by bus and train. Refreshments are available. Highlights: - Glienicke Public Park - View of the Havel - Viewpoint Krughorn - water tower - Jungfernsee - Castle Garden Glienicke - Glienicke Castle
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail around the Tiefen See, Brandenburg. The circular hike leads once around the Tiefen See in Potsdam. If you are not using 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 in the city pool. The tour is located in the heart of the old town and offers the opportunity to discover even more historic sights of Potsdam from here. Highlights: - forest playground - Stadtbad...
- 4.3 (12)·Moderate·31.5 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrCircular trail in the Sacrower See and Königswald nature reserve, Brandenburg. The tour starts at the Charlottenhof train station in Potsdam. Due to its length, it is best tackled by bicycle. It leads north out of Potsdam, past Neu Fahrland and circles the Krampnitzsee. On its east bank it goes back south, whereby the route then leads through the impressive Königswald until it follows the Havel at Sacrow to Pichelswerder. Via the beautiful Grunewald, the Wannsee and the Düppeler Forst it...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest beach trail in Potsdam?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Potsdam is Havel Cycle Path Stage 4: Potsdam - Brandenburg an der Havel. This trail is estimated to be 37.9 mi long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Potsdam?
Potsdam: With an ascent of 2,929 ft, Havel-Grunewald loop has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam with 2,860 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult beach trail in Potsdam?
The most popular and difficult beach trail in Potsdam is Sarcower See - Jungfernsee - Sacrow Castle Park with a 4.3-star rating from 5 reviews.
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- Sacrower See
- Heilandskirche am Port von Sacrow
- Glienicker Brücke
- Sanssouci Palace
- Templiner See
- Kapellenberg
- Turmspitze Garnisonkirche
- Potsdam Panorama
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- Kleines Schloss / Damenhaus
- Small Fountain
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- New Palace
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- Chinese House
- Schloss Babelsberg
- Landhaus Schloessmann
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