Best trails near New Palace
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Want to check out New Palace from the trail? Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore New Palace from one of 5 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near New Palace are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (24)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop in Potsdam, Brandenburg. On this loop you cross the beautiful Sanssouci Park once and discover the numerous sights of the park. The hike is very easy to reach by bus and train and there are restaurants nearby. Highlights: - Mountain of ruins - Orangery Castle - Sanssouci Palace - Potsdam Botanical Garden - New palace - Charlottenhof Palace
- 4.8 (19)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail near Potsdam, Brandenburg. Sanssouci Palace is the former summer residence of the German emperors and Prussian kings and one of the most famous palaces in Germany. Sanssouci Palace, which means "without a care" in German, was the favorite retreat of Frederick the Great, who died here in 1786 and has found his last resting place in a crypt since 1991. In the luxurious building on the vineyard terraces and the associated, extensive parks, you can wonderfully combine...
- 4.7 (16)·Easy·23.2 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThe 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.
- 4.9 (4)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful loop in Sanssouci Park, Brandenburg. This is a relaxed loop in the beautiful park of the baroque Sanssouci Palace. The route impresses with fountains, extensive parkland and historic buildings. The route through the picturesque park runs along paved paths with no significant differences in altitude. Sanssouci Palace can be reached by public transport. Highlights: - Small and large fountain - Sanssouci Palace - Chinese House - New Palace
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·13.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrDemanding 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
- 4.3 (4)·Easy·10.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrCycling in the footsteps of Frederick the Great in Potsdam, Brandenburg. This route is named after Frederick the Great, the "Old Fritz". The tour leads along mostly tarmac cycle paths through the city of Potsdam and numerous palaces and historical sites. One of the most famous highlights is Sanssouci Palace with its extensive palace gardens. Many places and sights invite you to linger, so that the tour can be extended to a relaxed day trip with breaks in cafés and restaurants. The tour can...
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·33.4 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hrVaried 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...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·23.7 mi·Est. 9–10 hrVaried loop in Potsdam, Brandenburg. On this round trip through Potsdam you get to know the diverse sights of the city and drive through the historic city center as well as through wooded parks. It starts at the Jägertor, there are numerous opportunities to stop off for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - Alexandrovka Museum - Belvedere - Cecilienhof Palace - Glienicker Park with castle - Friendship Island - Charlottenhof Palace - New palace - Luisenplatz
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near New Palace?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near New Palace. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near New Palace?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near New Palace is Sanssouci Park and Ruinenberg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 24 reviews. This trail is 7.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 583 ft.
What is the longest trail near New Palace?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near New Palace is Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam. This trail is estimated to be 33.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near New Palace?
New Palace: 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 Bike tour through Potsdam with 2,116 ft of elevation gain.
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- Sacrower See
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- Glienicker Brücke
- Sanssouci Palace
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- Kapellenberg
- Turmspitze Garnisonkirche
- Potsdam Panorama
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- Kleines Schloss / Damenhaus
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- New Palace
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