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Best trails near Havel

Best trails near Havel

4.6(186 reviews)

Want to check out Havel from the trail? Good news: 20 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Havel from one of 4 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 16 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Havel are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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  1. #1 - Schwielow Lake and Templiner Lake Loop

    4.4 (34)·Moderate·21 mi·Est. 8–9 hr
    Varied root near Potsdam, Brandenburg. This beautiful route leads around the Schwielowsee and the Templiner See south of Potsdam and Werder. This beautiful lake landscape invites you to go on cycling or hiking tours, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The route is excellently developed and ideal for long bike tours. Highlights: - Museum of the Havelland Painters' Colony Ferch - Castle Caputh - Lake Templin lido - Potsdam Film Museum - Park...

  2. #2 - Babelsberg Palace - Glienicke Bridge - New Garden

    4.6 (20)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    An urban loop worth seeing in Potsdam, Brandenburg. This route near Berlin first leads along the Havel, past the Stadtbad Park Babelsberg and Babelsberg Palace. It continues over the park bridge, past the Glienicke hunting lodge, and through the hunting lodge park. The route then leads along the Jungfernsee and the Holy Lake through the New Garden past the Orangery. The path will pass the Heilig-Geist-Park and the Freundschaftsinsel on the way back. Here, a detour to the nearby Sanssouci...

  3. #3 - Templiner Lake Loop

    4.4 (24)·Moderate·12.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Varied loop in Brandenburg. It starts at the car park on Geltower Chaussee near the Caputh ferry. Caputh-Geltow train station can optionally be the starting point. Via Caputh, you hike on the southern shore of Lake Templiner to Potsdam. A rich cultural offer and places to stop for refreshments await you here. From Potsdam, it then goes back to the starting point on the north shore of the lake. Highlights: - Castle Caputh - Potsdam Film Museum - Barberini Museum - St. Nicholas Church - Shore...

  4. #4 - Potsdam-Wannsee

    4.7 (15)·Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Popular hike from Potsdam to Wannsee. The route follows the course of the Havel from Potsdam to the Großer Wannsee. The path alternates between landscaped parkland and natural forest sections. Again and again, wide views open up over the chain of lakes of Tiefem See, Jungfernsee and Wannsee. Swans, ducks and other water birds can be spotted along the banks. It is a tour that combines water landscapes and Prussian cultural history.

  5. #5 - Potsdamer Schlösser- und Gärten-Tour

    4.7 (16)·Easy·23.2 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
    The start and end point of the bike tour is the Wannsee S-Bahn station. Alternatively, the tour can be started at the S-Bahn station in Potsdam, for example. The track can be ridden on city or touring bikes and follows the paths officially open to cyclists within the palace gardens. There is no shortage of places to stop along the route. There are also enough places for self-caterers on the edge of the path to consume the provisions they have brought with them in scenic surroundings.

  6. #6 - Potsdam: Glienicke Palace -Babelsberg Park

    4.5 (14)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Cultural hike through Potsdam and Babelsberg Park in Brandenburg. The start of this hike can be reached by bus and train (bus stop "Alter Markt/Landtag"). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities in Potsdam. The route is therefore ideal for those interested in history as a day trip from Berlin. It goes clockwise to the "Berliner Vorstadt", Glienicke Palace Gardens, Babelsberg Park and then on to Potsdam city centre. The route is full of historical sights. In Babelsberg...

  7. #7 - Um den Tiefen See

    4.5 (12)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Varied circular hiking trail around the Tiefen See, Brandenburg. The circular hike leads once around the Tiefen See in Potsdam. If you are not using the route for jogging, you can discover numerous cultural sights along the way and in summer there are also opportunities to jump into the cool water in the city pool. The tour is located in the heart of the old town and offers the opportunity to discover even more historic sights of Potsdam from here. Highlights: - forest playground - Stadtbad...

  8. #8 - Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon

    4.6 (3)·Moderate·13.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Demanding round in Potsdam, Brandenburg This route corresponds to the annual route of the Schlösserlauf - a half marathon in Potsdam. As the name suggests, you can admire some of Potsdam's historic castles along the way. Highlights: - Neues Schloss - Orangery Castle - Cecilienhof - Glienicke Castle - Babelsberg Castle - Kleines Schloss

  9. #9 - On the Freundschaftsinsel

    4.8 (6)·Easy·0.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Cultural 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

  10. #10 - Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam

    4.5 (9)·Moderate·33.4 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hr
    Varied loop in Potsdam This route leads around the Schwielowsee and through the state capital of Potsdam. The path is excellently developed and ideal for an extended bike or hiking tour. It goes along the natural shore of the lake, past beautiful pine forests and numerous fairytale castles. The starting point is the Griebnitzsee train station. There is also parking here. Since the tour is well connected to public transport, it can be started at different points. There are always restaurants...
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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails near Havel?

There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Havel. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 13 hiking trails, and more.

Where is the best place to hike near Havel?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Havel is Schwielow Lake and Templiner Lake Loop, which has a 4.4 star rating from 34 reviews. This trail is 21.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,876 ft.

What is the longest trail near Havel?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Havel is Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam. This trail is estimated to be 33.4 mi long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain near Havel?

Havel: With an ascent of 2,860 ft, Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Templiner See and Schielowsee from Wannsee with 2,414 ft of elevation gain.

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