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The best running trails in Potsdam

4.5

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25,755

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780

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Running in Potsdam is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Potsdam—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 8, 2025

4.4

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692

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1. Bornstedt Cemetery – Historic Mill at Sanssouci loop from Eiche

5.80km

00:38

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(31)

430

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2. Pirschheide Railway Bridge – Neustädter Havel Bay loop from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

12.9km

01:22

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

(16)

477

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3. Kleines Schloss Babelsberg – View of Glienicke Bridge loop from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

10km

01:04

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(25)

387

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4. Pirschheide Railway Bridge – St. Nicholas' Church (Potsdam) loop from Potsdam Pirschheide

13.3km

01:23

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(18)

1,331

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5. Kleines Schloss Babelsberg – View of Glienicke Bridge loop from Potsdam Pirschheide

23.7km

02:30

90m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

(19)

397

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6. Hermannswerder Ferry – Lakeside Path at Templiner See loop from Potsdam Pirschheide

7.11km

00:44

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(16)

317

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7. Lakeside Path at Templiner See – Pirschheide Railway Bridge loop from Potsdam Charlottenhof

20.8km

02:11

60m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(13)

317

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8. Running loop from Potsdam Charlottenhof

7.23km

00:45

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(18)

325

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9. Chinese House, Sanssouci Park – Sanssouci Palace loop from Potsdam Charlottenhof

10.7km

01:07

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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270

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10. Park Bridge Babelsberg – Hubertus Bridge loop from Griebnitzsee

9.84km

01:02

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Potsdam

1. Bornstedt Cemetery – Historic Mill at Sanssouci loop from Eiche

2. Pirschheide Railway Bridge – Neustädter Havel Bay loop from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

3. Kleines Schloss Babelsberg – View of Glienicke Bridge loop from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

4. Pirschheide Railway Bridge – St. Nicholas' Church (Potsdam) loop from Potsdam Pirschheide

5. Kleines Schloss Babelsberg – View of Glienicke Bridge loop from Potsdam Pirschheide

6. Hermannswerder Ferry – Lakeside Path at Templiner See loop from Potsdam Pirschheide

7. Lakeside Path at Templiner See – Pirschheide Railway Bridge loop from Potsdam Charlottenhof

8. Running loop from Potsdam Charlottenhof

9. Chinese House, Sanssouci Park – Sanssouci Palace loop from Potsdam Charlottenhof

10. Park Bridge Babelsberg – Hubertus Bridge loop from Griebnitzsee

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