Havel-Grunewald loop
100% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
31.5miLength
2,929ftElevation gain
Loop
Circular trail in the Sacrower See and Königswald nature reserve, Brandenburg.
The tour starts at the Charlottenhof train station in Potsdam. Due to its length, it is best tackled by bicycle. It leads north out of Potsdam, past Neu Fahrland and circles the Krampnitzsee. On its east bank it goes back south, whereby the route then leads through the impressive Königswald until it follows the Havel at Sacrow to Pichelswerder. Via the beautiful Grunewald, the Wannsee and the Düppeler Forst it goes back to Potsdam city center.
Highlights:
- Beautiful views
- Local flora and fauna
- Varied natural landscapes
- Refreshments
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Top sights
Rupenhorn
Cape
Jürgenlanke
Bay
Sacrower See
Lake
Radfahrerwiese
Beach
Havel
Lake
Kleiner Wannsee
Lake
Schloss Glienicke
Castle
Glienicker Brücke
Attraction
Kapellenberg
Peak
Turmspitze Garnisonkirche
Attraction
Südparksee
Lake
Kleistgrab
Attraction
Jungfernsee
Lake
Dampfmaschinenhaus (Moschee)
Attraction
Glienicker See
Lake
Großer Wannsee
Lake
Teepavillon
Hut
Tiefer See
Lake
Grimnitzsee
Lake
Pfingstberg
Peak
Lehnitzsee
Lake
City Palace
Castle
Obelisk
Attraction
Dampfmaschinenhaus (Moschee)
Building
Jagdschloss Glienicke
Castle
Böttcherberg
Peak
Schäferberg
Peak
Jägertor
Attraction
Brandenburger Tor
Attraction
Potsdamer Glockenspiel
Attraction
Große Steinlanke
Beach
Karlsberg
Peak
Weinberg
Peak
Unkenteich
Pond
Kleine Steinlanke
Bay
Schlossteich
Pond
Berg Hohengatow
Peak
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben Hauptstelle Potsdam
Building
Garde-Ulanen-Kaserne
Building
Campingplatz Gatow
Campsite
Kellerberg
Peak
Aasberg
Peak
Fuchsberge
Peak
Robinson-Bucht
Bay
Schwarzer Berg
Peak
Kleine Badewiese
Beach
Luisenberge
Peak
Villengarten Villa Schöningen
Garden
Les Étables Royales
Building
Interkultureller Garten
Garden
Top sights
Rupenhorn
Cape
Jürgenlanke
Bay
Sacrower See
Lake
Radfahrerwiese
Beach
Havel
Lake
Kleiner Wannsee
Lake
Schloss Glienicke
Castle
Glienicker Brücke
Attraction
Kapellenberg
Peak
Turmspitze Garnisonkirche
Attraction
Südparksee
Lake
Kleistgrab
Attraction
Jungfernsee
Lake
Dampfmaschinenhaus (Moschee)
Attraction
Glienicker See
Lake
Großer Wannsee
Lake
Teepavillon
Hut
Tiefer See
Lake
Grimnitzsee
Lake
Pfingstberg
Peak
Lehnitzsee
Lake
City Palace
Castle
Obelisk
Attraction
Dampfmaschinenhaus (Moschee)
Building
Jagdschloss Glienicke
Castle
Böttcherberg
Peak
Schäferberg
Peak
Jägertor
Attraction
Brandenburger Tor
Attraction
Potsdamer Glockenspiel
Attraction
Große Steinlanke
Beach
Karlsberg
Peak
Weinberg
Peak
Unkenteich
Pond
Kleine Steinlanke
Bay
Schlossteich
Pond
Berg Hohengatow
Peak
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben Hauptstelle Potsdam
Building
Garde-Ulanen-Kaserne
Building
Campingplatz Gatow
Campsite
Kellerberg
Peak
Aasberg
Peak
Fuchsberge
Peak
Robinson-Bucht
Bay
Schwarzer Berg
Peak
Kleine Badewiese
Beach
Luisenberge
Peak
Villengarten Villa Schöningen
Garden
Les Étables Royales
Building
Interkultureller Garten
Garden
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 31.5-mile loop trail near Potsdam, Brandeburg. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for camping, road biking, and bike touring, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Havel-Grunewald loop?
Expected weather for Havel-Grunewald loop for the next 5 days is:
- Sun, September 20 - 64 degrees/drizzle
- Mon, September 21 - 63 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 63 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 59 degrees/showers
- Thu, September 24 - 63 degrees/clear
Where is Havel-Grunewald loop located?
Havel-Grunewald loop is a trail located in Naturschutzgebiet Sacrower See und Königswald.
Are dogs allowed on Havel-Grunewald loop?
Dogs may be allowed on Havel-Grunewald loop. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Havel-Grunewald loop?
March to October is the most popular time of year to visit Havel-Grunewald loop.
How busy is Havel-Grunewald loop?
According to trailgoers, Havel-Grunewald loop is usually somewhat busy. March to October is the most popular time of year to visit Havel-Grunewald loop.
Are there lakes at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Yes, Havel-Grunewald loop is near Sacrower See, Havel, Kleiner Wannsee, Südparksee, and Jungfernsee.
Are there beaches at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Is camping allowed at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Camping is allowed on Havel-Grunewald loop in Naturschutzgebiet Sacrower See und Königswald. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is road biking allowed at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Road biking is allowed on Havel-Grunewald loop in Naturschutzgebiet Sacrower See und Königswald.
Is Havel-Grunewald loop paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Havel-Grunewald loop is partially paved.
Are there forests at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Yes, Havel-Grunewald loop is a forest trail in Naturschutzgebiet Sacrower See und Königswald.
Is there wildlife at Havel-Grunewald loop?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Havel-Grunewald loop in Naturschutzgebiet Sacrower See und Königswald. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on September 19, 2026 at 12:47 am GMT+0