Best trails near Havel
4.2(103 reviews)
Want to check out Havel from the trail? Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including 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 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 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.
Top trails
- 4.4 (34)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in Brandenburg This beautiful tour around the lake takes you along field paths, cycle paths, forest paths, and over paved roads and the Caputh railway bridge, always along the shore of the beautiful Schwielowsee. In the summer months, the Caputh lido provides refreshments. The day can also end very nicely at one of the rest stops. Highlights: - Petzow Castle - Seaside resort of Caputh - Japanese bonsai garden
- 4.4 (34)·Moderate·21 mi·Est. 8–9 hrVaried 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...
- 4.8 (13)·Easy·37.9 mi·Est. 14–15 hrStage 4 of the long-distance cycle path "Havel-Radweg," Brandenburg. This is the fourth stage of the almost 400 km long Havel Cycle Path, which follows the river that gives it its name from the source near Ankershagen to the mouth near Gnevsdorf and is one of the most beautiful river cycle paths in Germany. The fourth stage of the Havelradweg begins in Potsdam and ends in Brandenburg an der Havel. In the NSG Ketziner Havelinsel area, you go through an extraordinary landscape. There are...
- 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...
- 3.4 (8)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis idyllic and water-focused point-to-point hike leads through the Havel landscape southwest of Potsdam. The path connects the historic weavers' village of Geltow with the picturesque woodland settlement of Wildpark West, running almost exclusively on level riverside paths, shaded forest trails, and paved promenades directly along the Havel. A central highlight is the view across the wide Havel bay and the proximity to the island town of Werder, whose silhouette can often be seen on the...
- 3.1 (4)·Easy·21.8 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrVaried bike tour to Templiner See and Schwielowsee, Brandenburg. You cycle very nicely from Griebnitzsee, Potsdam via Beelitz to Michendorf, riding along the banks of Templiner See and Schwielowsee. Then you make a small detour to Beelitz-Heilstätten and the tour ends in Michendorf. There are several campsites and swimming areas along the route, as well as places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Lake Templin - Schwielowsee - Petzow Castle - Japanese bonsai garden
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Havel?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Havel is Schwielowsee Loop, which has a 4.4 star rating from 34 reviews. This trail is 9.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 935 ft.
What is the longest trail near Havel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Havel is Von Bad Belzig nach Eiche. This trail is estimated to be 39.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Havel?
Havel: With an ascent of 3,513 ft, Von Bad Belzig nach Eiche has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam with 2,860 ft of elevation gain.