Best walking trails in Potsdam
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- 4.8 (19)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail near Potsdam, Brandenburg. Sanssouci Palace is the former summer residence of the German emperors and Prussian kings and one of the most famous palaces in Germany. Sanssouci Palace, which means "without a care" in German, was the favorite retreat of Frederick the Great, who died here in 1786 and has found his last resting place in a crypt since 1991. In the luxurious building on the vineyard terraces and the associated, extensive parks, you can wonderfully combine...
- 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
- 4.0 (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
- 4.8 (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
- 4.9 (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 (6)·Easy·0.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrCultural loop trail in Potsdam, Brandenburg. The Freundschaftsinsel is something very special in Potsdam - it is located in the heart of the city between the two arms of the Havel and here you can enjoy art and culture in a relaxed natural atmosphere. You can stop at Theo's Inselcafé. Highlights: - pavilion - Perennial garden - playground
- 4.6 (2)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis route begins at the ferry terminal, from where you can cross over to the beautiful destination. The island takes its name from the free-roaming peacocks that can be found on the island. You can also explore the small castle, the llama fountain and some other historical sights here.
- 5.0 (11)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrRoute on the Jungfernsee near Potsdam in the state of Brandenburg. This route starts from the Hasengrabenbrücke on the Holy See through the New Garden in Potsdam. Past Cecilienhof Palace, the venue for the Potsdam Conference in 1945, the route leads past the dairy to the north along the banks of the Jungfernsee. The magnificent view of this beautiful lake is best enjoyed in good weather. Shortly before the campus area at Jungfernsee, it goes back again, as the area is more densely built...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest walking trail in Potsdam?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Potsdam is Gartenkulturpfad Gartenträume Potsdam. This trail is estimated to be 7.5 mi long.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Potsdam?
Potsdam: With an ascent of 610 ft, Gartenkulturpfad Gartenträume Potsdam has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for walking trails is Düppel forest and Pfaueninsel with 488 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