Best city walk trails in Potsdam
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Explore the most popular city walk trails near Potsdam 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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- 4.5 (24)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop in Potsdam, Brandenburg. On this loop you cross the beautiful Sanssouci Park once and discover the numerous sights of the park. The hike is very easy to reach by bus and train and there are restaurants nearby. Highlights: - Mountain of ruins - Orangery Castle - Sanssouci Palace - Potsdam Botanical Garden - New palace - Charlottenhof Palace
- 4.0 (8)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrImpressive loop in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam. The tour starts at Luisenplatz in Potsdam and leads to the unique Sanssouci Palace, the historic orangery and through the beautiful parks. The great architecture and the wide, green park areas invite you to drift away. The route is easily accessible by bus and train and there are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Roman baths - Orangery with castle - Sanssouci Palace - Chinese tea house - Mühlenhaus
- 4.9 (4)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful loop in Sanssouci Park, Brandenburg. This is a relaxed loop in the beautiful park of the baroque Sanssouci Palace. The route impresses with fountains, extensive parkland and historic buildings. The route through the picturesque park runs along paved paths with no significant differences in altitude. Sanssouci Palace can be reached by public transport. Highlights: - Small and large fountain - Sanssouci Palace - Chinese House - New Palace
- 4.5 (3)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrA varied walk in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam On this route you can enjoy the beautiful view of parts of the park and the historic buildings of the famous Sanssouci Palace. The route is accessible and is assigned to difficulty level 2-3. It consists of asphalt paths, fine gravel, paving and sometimes finer sand and small pavement. There are gradients of more than 7% in some places. The lane from "Am Grünen Gitter" is paved and used by motorized vehicles and cyclists; it is recommended to use...
- 4.8 (8)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis route follows stage 10 of the Berlin Wall Trail, connecting Griebnitzsee station with the historic Wannsee on a scenically and historically fascinating section. The hike runs almost continuously along the waterfront—first following the shores of Griebnitzsee lake and then continuing along the Havel River. Along the way, you will pass through Klein Glienicke, a former GDR enclave on the West Berlin side that was once completely enclosed by border walls. A major highlight along the route...
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrHistorical loop through Potsdam in the state of Brandenburg. The route begins near the Nauener Tor in the lively Potsdam city center. First, the route leads to the New Garden with the world-famous Marble Palace and Cecilienhof Palace. Via the Berlin suburbs, the route continues on the banks of the Jungfernsee to the Glienicke Palace Park to the Krughorn, from where a breathtaking view of Sacrow, the Pfaueninsel and the entire area awaits as a reward. After you've seen your fill, it's back on...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrDiverse bike tour in Potsdam, Brandenburg You cycle from the most beautiful place in Potsdam - the Pfingstberg with Belvedere Palace, the Pomona Temple and Lenné Garden to Charlottenhof Palace. Lenné also designed the garden of the Charlottenhof estate. Highlights: - Pfingstberg with Belvedere Palace - Charlottenhof Palace
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest city walk trail in Potsdam?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest city walk trail in Potsdam is Gartenkulturpfad Gartenträume Potsdam. This trail is estimated to be 7.5 mi long.
Which city walk trail has the most elevation gain in Potsdam?
Potsdam: With an ascent of 639 ft, Berlin Wall Trail Stage 10: Griebnitzsee - Wannsee has the most elevation gain of all of the city walk trails in the area. The next highest ascent for city walk trails is Gartenkulturpfad Gartenträume Potsdam with 610 ft of elevation gain.
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- Sacrower See
- Heilandskirche am Port von Sacrow
- Glienicker Brücke
- Sanssouci Palace
- Templiner See
- Kapellenberg
- Turmspitze Garnisonkirche
- Potsdam Panorama
- Gerichtslaube
- Goldfischteich
- Generalseichen
- Kleines Schloss / Damenhaus
- Small Fountain
- Felsentor
- New Palace
- Picture Gallery
- Chinese House
- Schloss Babelsberg
- Landhaus Schloessmann
- Villa Liegnitz