Best walking trails in Greifswald
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Explore the most popular walking trails near Greifswald with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.8 (5)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrBeautiful city walk in Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This short route passes through many of the small parks that surround Greifswald's city center, including the Credner Anlagen and Kastanienwall. The northern section is also by the museum harbor along the Ryck. Ideal for a run to explore the green zones in the city center. Of course, there are also plenty of opportunities to take a detour into the city center. Highlights: - Historic city wall - Greifswald zoo - Chestnut wall -...
- 3.9 (6)·Easy·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPicturesque circular hike through Greifswald in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This idyllic circular walk through the historic city center starts at the Steinbecker Bridge. St. Mary's Church and the Cathedral of St. Nikolai as well as the market square with its impressive architecture are particularly worth seeing. Highlights: - Historical old city - St. Mary's Church - Cathedral of St. Nikolai - Refreshments
- 4.0 (5)·Easy·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThe ruins of Eldema Monastery and its remains give an idea of how big the original monastery actually was. The ruin is in a public park. Information boards have been set up at various points that provide information about the location of the walls and parts of the building and show the floor plan of the monastery with historical details. An impressive monastery as a witness of history today.
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPicturesque, idyllic circular hike around Wieck near Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This idyllic circular hike starts at the neo-Romanesque Bugenhagen Church in Wieck, leads over to the banks of the Dänische Wiek, out onto the pier and through the small town center back to the starting point of the tour. On the way you can expect many wonderful views of the Ryck and the port of Wieck. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Picturesque town of Wieck - Refreshments
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest walking trail in Greifswald?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Greifswald is Wanderung durch Wieck. This trail is estimated to be 2.3 mi long.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Greifswald?
Greifswald: With an ascent of 154 ft, Runder Busch has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for walking trails is Greifswald: St. Mary's Church - St.Nikolai Cathedral - Steinbecker Bridge with 134 ft of elevation gain.