Hiking – Berlin

Berlin is flat and green, with lakes, forests and a former airfield park offering easy walks inside the city. Nature routes like the Spreewald are a short train ride away.

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  1. Tempelhofer Feld

    An open, breezy walk on the runways of the former airport.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Sunset
    Distance
    6 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.5 h
    Starting point
    Tempelhofer Damm entrance
    Elevation gain
    5 m

    Tip: There is no shade, so bring water and sunscreen.

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  2. Mauerweg (Bernauer Straße)

    A historic walk along the former Wall strip past memorials.

    Category
    Trail
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Early morning
    Distance
    6 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    2 h
    Starting point
    Nordbahnhof S-Bahn station
    Elevation gain
    15 m

    Tip: The old course is marked by lines in the pavement.

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  3. Tiergarten

    A walk through the huge central park out to the Victory Column.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    1.3 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring and autumn
    Distance
    5 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.25 h
    Starting point
    Brandenburg Gate
    Elevation gain
    10 m

    Tip: Start at the Brandenburg Gate and continue to Bellevue Palace.

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  4. Spreewald (Lübbenau)

    Outside the city – about 1.5 hours

    A walk among canals and meadows in a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

    Category
    Forest
    Duration
    5 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Summer
    Distance
    12 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    3.5 h
    Starting point
    Lübbenau train station
    Elevation gain
    10 m

    Tip: It takes about 1.5 hours by regional train; combine it with a punt tour.

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  5. Grunewald – Teufelsberg

    Climbs through pine forest to Teufelsberg and its abandoned listening station.

    Category
    Trail
    Duration
    2.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Sunset
    Distance
    8 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    2.5 h
    Starting point
    Grunewald S-Bahn station
    Elevation gain
    80 m

    Tip: Entry to Teufelsberg is paid, and the sunset view is superb.

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  6. Schlachtensee – Krumme Lanke

    A wooded lake loop linking two lakes, good for a swim.

    Category
    Lake
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Summer
    Distance
    9 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    2.5 h
    Starting point
    Schlachtensee S-Bahn station
    Elevation gain
    40 m

    Tip: Rest at the lakeside cafés after the walk.

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  7. Wannsee – Pfaueninsel

    Outside the city – about 0.75 hours

    A forest path from Wannsee to the island famous for its peacocks.

    Category
    Trail
    Duration
    3 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Spring and autumn
    Distance
    11 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    3 h
    Starting point
    Wannsee S-Bahn station
    Elevation gain
    60 m

    Tip: A small ferry crosses to the island for a low fee.

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  8. Müggelberge

    Outside the city – about 0.75 hours

    A hike in the forest by Müggelsee, ending at a lookout tower.

    Category
    Forest
    Duration
    3 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring and autumn
    Distance
    10 km
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Time
    3 h
    Starting point
    Müggelseedamm bus stop
    Elevation gain
    90 m

    Tip: Take the tram to Köpenick and then a bus to the trailhead.

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