Best trail running trails in Göttingen
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Göttingen 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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- 4.7 (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 -...
- 4.6 (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
- 4.5 (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
- 4.0 (8)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed hike near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. This beautiful hike leads through the Schaperberg natural forest. Often you hike on natural paths (sturdy shoes are recommended). The route starts at the hikers' car park on Hollandsgrund. Highlights of the hike: - natural forest - Geschwisterbuche ("Sibling beech") - Hollandsberg - Petrified seabed
- 4.4 (9)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail near Goettingen, Lower Saxony. The loop trail marked with a yellow square begins in Weende. You hike to Deppoldshausen on forest and field trails, from where you return to the starting point of the route along a road with little traffic. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest trails - Weendespring
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful walking and running tour in Göttingen. The fairly easy loop starts in Nikolausberg'. The village is surrounded by agricultural fields and woodland. Initially downhill along idyllic country lanes and then uphill, the route initially heads north through the forest. The second half runs through forest but mostly on paved paths through Nikolausberg back to the starting point. The trail is suitable for both a short hike and a nice run. Highlights: - Varied landscape - Braten valley
- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walk in Göttingen, Lower Saxony. Once through the green south of Göttingen, this route is ideal for walking or jogging. You go around the Kiessee and walk over the Drachenwiese back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Göttingen gravel lake - Dragon Meadow - Flüthelauf
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Göttingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Göttingen is Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen. This trail is estimated to be 12.2 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Göttingen?
Göttingen: With an ascent of 1,866 ft, Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Lengderburg and Westerberg from Goettingen with 1,578 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Göttingen?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Göttingen is Drachenberg and Menzelberg from Goettingen with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.
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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