Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon
13.3miLength
1,023ftElevation gain
5–5.5hrEstimated time
Loop
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
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Top sights
Schloss Glienicke
Castle
Glienicker Brücke
Attraction
Sanssouci Palace
Attraction
Gerichtslaube
Attraction
Generalseichen
Viewpoint
Kleines Schloss / Damenhaus
Castle
Felsentor
Attraction
New Palace
Castle
Schloss Babelsberg
Castle
Landhaus Schloessmann
Building
Jungfernsee
Lake
Dampfmaschinenhaus (Moschee)
Attraction
Glocken-Fontaine
Attraction
Glienicker See
Lake
Tiefer See
Lake
Klausberg
Peak
Schloss Cecilienhof
Castle
Orangerieschloss
Castle
Dampfmaschinenhaus
Building
Jagdschloss Glienicke
Castle
Winzerberg
Garden
Historische Mühle
Attraction
Villa Carlshagen
Attraction
Nauener Tor
Attraction
Muschelgrotte
Building
Holländisches Viertel
Attraction
Brandenburger Tor
Attraction
Bornstedt Crown Estate
Attraction
Villa Schlieffen
Building
Lepsius House Potsdam
Building
Drachenhaus
Tower
Villa Quandt
Building
Babelsberger Enge
Lake
Kurfürstentor
Building
Landhaus Martens
Building
Villa Henckel Garten- und Parkanlage
Garden
Großes Holländisches Haus
Building
Wilhelm Wasserfall
Waterfall
Havel
River
Lenné-Bucht
Bay
Sukkulentenbeete
Garden
Nahrungspflanzen
Garden
Loki-Schmidt-Beet
Garden
geschützte Pflanzen
Garden
Vielfalt der Blüten
Garden
Gewächshäuser
Attraction
Vielfalt der Blätter
Garden
Stibadium
Attraction
Villengarten Villa Schöningen
Garden
Weinbergterrasse
Attraction
Urania Planetarium
Attraction
Waschhaus
Building
Kübelpflanzen
Garden
Heidegarten
Garden
Alpinum
Garden
Familie der zweikeimblättrigen Pflanzen
Garden
Familie der einkeimblättrigen Pflanzen
Garden
Wassergarten
Garden
Walk of Fame des Sports
Attraction
Landhaus Pfister
Building
Landhaus Kempff
Building
Landhaus Schmidt-Dahlenburg
Building
Garten des Borchert-Stifts
Garden
Landhaus Tögel
Building
Landhaus Fuhrmann
Building
Doppelhaus Hertha von Estorff
Building
Landhaus Cordes
Building
Landhaus Stengel
Building
Landhaus Ulich
Building
Top sights
Schloss Glienicke
Castle
Glienicker Brücke
Attraction
Sanssouci Palace
Attraction
Gerichtslaube
Attraction
Generalseichen
Viewpoint
Kleines Schloss / Damenhaus
Castle
Felsentor
Attraction
New Palace
Castle
Schloss Babelsberg
Castle
Landhaus Schloessmann
Building
Jungfernsee
Lake
Dampfmaschinenhaus (Moschee)
Attraction
Glocken-Fontaine
Attraction
Glienicker See
Lake
Tiefer See
Lake
Klausberg
Peak
Schloss Cecilienhof
Castle
Orangerieschloss
Castle
Dampfmaschinenhaus
Building
Jagdschloss Glienicke
Castle
Winzerberg
Garden
Historische Mühle
Attraction
Villa Carlshagen
Attraction
Nauener Tor
Attraction
Muschelgrotte
Building
Holländisches Viertel
Attraction
Brandenburger Tor
Attraction
Bornstedt Crown Estate
Attraction
Villa Schlieffen
Building
Lepsius House Potsdam
Building
Drachenhaus
Tower
Villa Quandt
Building
Babelsberger Enge
Lake
Kurfürstentor
Building
Landhaus Martens
Building
Villa Henckel Garten- und Parkanlage
Garden
Großes Holländisches Haus
Building
Wilhelm Wasserfall
Waterfall
Havel
River
Lenné-Bucht
Bay
Sukkulentenbeete
Garden
Nahrungspflanzen
Garden
Loki-Schmidt-Beet
Garden
geschützte Pflanzen
Garden
Vielfalt der Blüten
Garden
Gewächshäuser
Attraction
Vielfalt der Blätter
Garden
Stibadium
Attraction
Villengarten Villa Schöningen
Garden
Weinbergterrasse
Attraction
Urania Planetarium
Attraction
Waschhaus
Building
Kübelpflanzen
Garden
Heidegarten
Garden
Alpinum
Garden
Familie der zweikeimblättrigen Pflanzen
Garden
Familie der einkeimblättrigen Pflanzen
Garden
Wassergarten
Garden
Walk of Fame des Sports
Attraction
Landhaus Pfister
Building
Landhaus Kempff
Building
Landhaus Schmidt-Dahlenburg
Building
Garten des Borchert-Stifts
Garden
Landhaus Tögel
Building
Landhaus Fuhrmann
Building
Doppelhaus Hertha von Estorff
Building
Landhaus Cordes
Building
Landhaus Stengel
Building
Landhaus Ulich
Building
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Get to know this 13.3-mile loop trail near Potsdam, Brandeburg. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 51 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
Expected weather for Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon 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 Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon located?
Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is a trail located in Park Sanssouci.
How hard is Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is considered a moderate hike that covers 13.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,023 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is considered a moderate hike that covers 13.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,023 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon a loop?
Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is a loop trail that covers 13.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,023 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is a loop trail that covers 13.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,023 ft. It takes about 5–5.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
Dogs may be allowed on Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
According to trailgoers, Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is usually busy. Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
Yes, Generalseichen is located on Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon.
Are there lakes at Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
Yes, Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is near Jungfernsee, Glienicker See, Tiefer See, and Babelsberger Enge.
Are there waterfalls at Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
Yes, Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon has a scenic view of Wilhelm Wasserfall.
Are there rivers at Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
Yes, Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is near Havel.
Is Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is partially paved.
Are there forests at Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon?
Yes, Potsdam Castle Run: Half Marathon is a forest trail in Park Sanssouci.
Last updated on September 20, 2026 at 2:23 am GMT+0