Best trails in Göttingen
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Looking for the best hiking trails in Göttingen? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 49 scenic trails in the Göttingen area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Explore one of 14 easy hiking trails in Göttingen or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Göttingen that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
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- 4.7 (40)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular city walk in Göttingen, Lower Saxony. The historic city wall, which is now beautifully planted throughout, is a popular way to walk around Göttingen's old town. Of course, there is much of the city to discover along the way. Gardens and green spaces such as the Old Botanical Gardens, the Albani Cemetery and Cheltenham Park are connected along the avenue. The walk starts at Schacke-Wall and Goethe-Allee. Highlights: - Old Botanical Gardens - Albani Cemetery - Cheltenham Park
- 4.2 (22)·Easy·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular walk in Goettingen, Lower Saxony. Loop trail around the 15 hectare Goettinger Kiessee, which is located on the south-western outskirts of the city. With a great playground for children and many sports facilities for adults too. There is also a restaurant and boat rentals along the way. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Kiessee - boat rental
- 4.5 (21)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop in Ischenröder Switzerland, Lower Saxony. The Reinhäuser Forest is not only an idyllic hiking area, but also an important climbing area with its sandstone rocks (Ischenröder Switzerland). This route leads on mostly well-developed, wide forest paths to the well-known rock formation "Jägersteine". The hike should also be manageable for families with slightly older children. There is a refreshment stop near the start and finish point. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly -...
- 4.5 (12)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in Göttingen city forest, Lower Saxony. This beautiful hike leads through Göttingen's city forest from the lower end of the Schillerwiese meadow on the edge of the city to the Bismarckstein ("elephant toilet"). The route leads along the edge of the forest to the Sengerfeld - an orchard planted with the help of the Lions Club. After a loop around the Kerstlingeröder field, the route leads back to the Schillerwiese via the Jägerhof am Kehr. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.6 (11)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. This route, which is suitable for hiking and running, starts at the wild animal enclosure at Kehr, where you can observe wild boar and fallow deer up close. Then it's a relaxed loop through the Goettingen city forest and the Kerstlingeroeder Feld around the Sauberg. Highlights of the hike: - Wild animal enclosure at Kehr - Sauberg - Nature reserve Stadtwald Goettingen and Kerstlingeroeder Feld
- 4.2 (8)·Easy·1.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis popular route leads through the local recreation area on the Hainberg, the eastern high plateau overlooking the university city of Göttingen. The path starts at the traditional excursion destination Am Kehr and explores the extensive beech forests of the Göttingen City Forest. The course follows a mixture of broad, well-maintained hiking trails, shaded forestry roads, and natural paths. A central highlight is the wildlife enclosure at Kehr, where visitors can observe fallow deer and wild...
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. Forests, meadows and fields await you on this hike. Shortly after the Friedwald you reach the Plesse Castle, where there is a restaurant as well. Via Deppoldshausen you hike back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Plesse Castle - varied paths
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Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Göttingen?
There are plenty of things to do on Göttingen's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 28 hiking trails, 18 walking trails, 12 trail running trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Göttingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Göttingen is Göttingen - Brocken - Bad Harzburg. This trail is estimated to be 67.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Göttingen?
Göttingen: With an ascent of 11,141 ft, Göttingen - Brocken - Bad Harzburg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From Göttingen to Kassel with 4,265 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Göttingen?
The most popular and difficult trail in Göttingen is Goettingen Forest Loop with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.
Are there running trails available in Göttingen?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 12 running trails in Göttingen and the most popular is Reihenhäuser Forest to Jägersteinen with an average 4.5 star rating from 21 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Göttingen?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 9 biking trails in Göttingen and the most popular is DAV Tour 3 "Buchennaturwald mit Harzblick" with an average 4.8 star rating from 8 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Göttingen?
Yes, there are 33 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Göttingen, including Goettingen Forest Loop, Kerstlingeroeder field loop, DAV Tour 3 "Buchennaturwald mit Harzblick", Göttingen - Bismarckturm Runde, and Rundwanderweg Rohns - Tour lila Kreis.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Göttingen?
Yes, there are 12 trails with scenic viewpoints in Göttingen, including Goettingen Forest Loop, DAV Tour 3 "Buchennaturwald mit Harzblick", Göttingen - Bismarckturm Runde, Rundwanderweg Rohns - Tour lila Kreis, and Göttingen City Forest: Fallow Deer Enclosure - Bismarck Tower.
Are there any trails with picnic areas in Göttingen?
Yes, there are 22 trails with picnic areas in Göttingen, including Goettingen Forest Loop, Kerstlingeroeder field loop, DAV Tour 3 "Buchennaturwald mit Harzblick", Rundwanderweg Rohns - Tour lila Kreis, and Göttingen City Forest at Kehr.
Are there any trails with huts in Göttingen?
Yes, there are 7 trails with huts in Göttingen, including DAV Tour 3 "Buchennaturwald mit Harzblick", Göttingen City Forest: Fallow Deer Enclosure - Bismarck Tower, Geschichtliche Wanderung durch den Göttinger Wald, Göttingen Kehr - Wenekopf - Sauberg, and DAV Tour 2 Alte Kulturlandschaften.
Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Göttingen?
Yes, there are 7 trails with archaeological sites in Göttingen, including Reihenhäuser Forest to Jägersteinen, From Herberhaus to the Hollandsberg, Goettingen Kiessee and Drachenwiese, Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen, and DAV Tour 1 "Waldwiesenweg".
Are there any trails with ponds in Göttingen?
Yes, there are 22 trails with ponds in Göttingen, including Göttinger Stadtwall Loop, Goettingen Forest Loop, Kerstlingeroeder field loop, Göttingen - Bismarckturm Runde, and Rundwanderweg Rohns - Tour lila Kreis.
Are there any trails with historical ruins in Göttingen?
Yes, there are 8 trails with historical ruins in Göttingen, including Goettingen Forest Loop, DAV Tour 2 Alte Kulturlandschaften, Nikolausberg Loop, Schillerwiese - Plesse Castle Ruins, and Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen.
Are there any trails with springs in Göttingen?
Yes, there are 18 trails with springs in Göttingen, including Reihenhäuser Forest to Jägersteinen, Göttingen - Bismarckturm Runde, Göttingen City Forest: Fallow Deer Enclosure - Bismarck Tower, Weende loop - Blue Square tour, and From Herberhaus to the Hollandsberg.
Are there any trails with rivers in Göttingen?
Yes, there is one trail with a river in Göttingen: Goettingen Kiessee and Drachenwiese.
Are there any trails with historical monuments in Göttingen?
Yes, there are 4 trails with historical monuments in Göttingen, including Goettingen Forest Loop, DAV Tour 2 Alte Kulturlandschaften, Schillerwiese - Plesse Castle Ruins, and Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen.
Are there any trails with lakes in Göttingen?
Yes, there are 2 trails with lakes in Göttingen, including Goettinger Kiessee and Goettingen Kiessee and Drachenwiese.
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- Sauberg
- Borheckstraße/Wildgehege
- Alte Panzerwaschanlage
- Mackenröder Spitze
- Cygnet's pool
- Kleperberg
- Harzblick
- Geschwisterbuche
- Hainberg-Observatorium
- Göttinger Sonnenturm
- Hoher Brunnen
- Kiessee
- Tuchmacherbornhütte
- Bismarck Cottage
- älteste Linde auf dem Stadtwall
- Universitätsaula
- Alter Botanischer Garten
- Odilienmühle
- Versteinerter Meeresboden
- Luttertalblick