Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam
100% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
33.4miLength
2,860ftElevation gain
12.5–14hrEstimated time
Loop
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 and cafes along the way.
Highlights:
- Glienicke Castle
- New garden
- Cecilienhof Palace
- Sanssouci Park and Palace
- Castle Caputh
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Top sights
Haussee
Pond
Villa Athen
Building
Schloss Glienicke
Castle
Glienicker Brücke
Attraction
Petzinsee
Lake
Sanssouci Palace
Attraction
Templiner See
Lake
Campingclub - Flottstelle 90 e.V.
Campsite
Schloss Caputh
Castle
Felsentor
Attraction
New Palace
Castle
Schwielowsee
Lake
Schloss Charlottenhof
Castle
Jungfernsee
Lake
Glocken-Fontaine
Attraction
Glienicker See
Lake
Griebnitzsee
Lake
Marienquelle
Spring
Heiliger See
Lake
Klausberg
Peak
Marmor Palace
Castle
Schloss Cecilienhof
Castle
Orangerieschloss
Castle
Sommerhaus Einstein
Attraction
Jagdschloss Glienicke
Castle
Böttcherberg
Peak
Winzerberg
Garden
Historische Mühle
Attraction
Villa Carlshagen
Attraction
Drachenhaus
Tower
Villa Hasselkampf
Building
Hirschberg
Peak
Schlossteich
Pond
Havel
River
FKK-Strand
Beach
Neue Fahrt
River
Rabbit Hill
Peak
Kieskutenberg
Peak
Mierenberg
Peak
Japanischer Bonsaigarten
Garden
Chausseehaus
Building
Andenkenhaus
Building
Schwielowsee Camping
Campsite
Eiskeller "Pyramide"
Building
Landhaus Heine
Building
Schilfturm
Building
Spritzenhaus
Building
Strandbad Ferch
Beach
Havel
River
Butterfly bay
Bay
Entenufer
Beach
Tannenberge
Peak
Lake HPI
Pond
Moritz-Berg
Peak
Campingpark Sanssouci
Campsite
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
Logierhaus
Castle
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
Garten des Borchert-Stifts
Garden
Haus 14
Building
Villa von Bismarck-Bohlen
Building
Top sights
Haussee
Pond
Villa Athen
Building
Schloss Glienicke
Castle
Glienicker Brücke
Attraction
Petzinsee
Lake
Sanssouci Palace
Attraction
Templiner See
Lake
Campingclub - Flottstelle 90 e.V.
Campsite
Schloss Caputh
Castle
Felsentor
Attraction
New Palace
Castle
Schwielowsee
Lake
Schloss Charlottenhof
Castle
Jungfernsee
Lake
Glocken-Fontaine
Attraction
Glienicker See
Lake
Griebnitzsee
Lake
Marienquelle
Spring
Heiliger See
Lake
Klausberg
Peak
Marmor Palace
Castle
Schloss Cecilienhof
Castle
Orangerieschloss
Castle
Sommerhaus Einstein
Attraction
Jagdschloss Glienicke
Castle
Böttcherberg
Peak
Winzerberg
Garden
Historische Mühle
Attraction
Villa Carlshagen
Attraction
Drachenhaus
Tower
Villa Hasselkampf
Building
Hirschberg
Peak
Schlossteich
Pond
Havel
River
FKK-Strand
Beach
Neue Fahrt
River
Rabbit Hill
Peak
Kieskutenberg
Peak
Mierenberg
Peak
Japanischer Bonsaigarten
Garden
Chausseehaus
Building
Andenkenhaus
Building
Schwielowsee Camping
Campsite
Eiskeller "Pyramide"
Building
Landhaus Heine
Building
Schilfturm
Building
Spritzenhaus
Building
Strandbad Ferch
Beach
Havel
River
Butterfly bay
Bay
Entenufer
Beach
Tannenberge
Peak
Lake HPI
Pond
Moritz-Berg
Peak
Campingpark Sanssouci
Campsite
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
Logierhaus
Castle
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
Garten des Borchert-Stifts
Garden
Haus 14
Building
Villa von Bismarck-Bohlen
Building
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 33.4-mile loop trail near Potsdam, Brandeburg. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 29 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and bike touring, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Expected weather for Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam for the next 5 days is:
- Wed, September 23 - 60 degrees/showers
- Thu, September 24 - 60 degrees/drizzle
- Fri, September 25 - 65 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 68 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 76 degrees/clear
Where is Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam located?
Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam is a trail located in Potsdam, Brandeburg, Germany.
How hard is Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam is considered a moderate hike that covers 33.4 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,860 ft. It takes about 12.5–14 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam is considered a moderate hike that covers 33.4 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,860 ft. It takes about 12.5–14 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam a loop?
Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam is a loop trail that covers 33.4 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,860 ft. It takes about 12.5–14 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 Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam is a loop trail that covers 33.4 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,860 ft. It takes about 12.5–14 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 Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Dogs may be allowed on Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
According to trailgoers, Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam is usually somewhat busy. Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there lakes at Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Yes, Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam is near Petzinsee, Templiner See, Schwielowsee, Jungfernsee, and Glienicker See.
Are there rivers at Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Are there beaches at Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Is camping allowed at Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Camping is allowed on Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam. 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 Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam is partially paved.
Are there forests at Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Yes, Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam is a forest trail.
Are there wildflowers at Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Schwielowsee Loop near Potsdam. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on September 22, 2026 at 3:17 pm GMT+0