Best short trails in Göttingen

Popular 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

Popular 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

This 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...

Varied circular route from Nikolausberg, Lower Saxony The fairly easy circular route begins at the "Am Schlehdorn" bus stop in Nikolausberg. The place is embedded in agriculturally used green and arable land and forest area. The path initially ascends in a northerly direction through the forest. The second half runs mostly on paved paths through Nikolausberg back to the starting point. Highlights: - varying landscape - Bratental

Leisurely walk in the Göttingen city forest. This circular route begins in Herberhausen an der Lutter. An orientation map is attached here so that you can look at the area again in advance. Right at the beginning of the route, the Rotue makes a small detour to a piece of petrified seabed where you can find fossil remains of the shell limestone age. Then the Sauberg is circumnavigated.

Whether to take a short break from the city or watch the swans, Levinpark also offers a great playground for the little ones.

Child-friendly loop trail near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. This loop trail, marked with a light blue triangle, begins in Herberhausen. Right at the beginning of the walk there is a small ascent to the Hainberg. After that, however, the route is very relaxed. In the Goettingen city forest, a visit to the game reserve is a must. Highlights of the route: - Papenpfuhl - Game reserve in the Goettingen city forest - Herberhausen - Hainberg