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Sanssouci Palace – Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam loop from Potsdam

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Sanssouci Palace – Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam loop from Potsdam

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Sanssouci Palace – Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam loop from Potsdam

01:48

7.01km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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598 m

Church of Peace (Friedenskirche), Potsdam

Highlight • Religious Site

The three-aisled pillared basilica is located in the idyllic Marlygarten, directly on the Green Grid. Built in 1845 at the request of Frederick William IV and completed in 1854, it contains, among other things, the Royal Crypt, which houses the remains of King Frederick William IV and his wife Elisabeth. In addition to services, there are also music events. Opening hours at present: 16.04.15 - 31.10.15 open daily

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1.02 km

Oranierrondell, Sanssouci Park

Highlight • Monument

The Orange Roundel is one of the largest roundels in Sanssouci. The busts represent Dutch nobles. Dutch and Prussian nobles were related to each other through various marriages. The roundel and its size can be understood as a gesture of respect towards friends and relatives. postcolonialpotsdam.org/2020/03/22/das-oranierrondell-und-der-brandenburgischer-enslavement trade/

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1.51 km

Great Fountain and Statues of the Gods at Sanssouci Park

Highlight • Monument

tell their stories.

Twelve figures of leading French sculptors of the 18th century are set up around the large fountain below the palace, in the "garden paterre" and in the center of the main avenue. Until 1842 there was only one water basin. Only with the construction of the waterworks on the banks of the Havel does the fountain bubble here as well.

The 12 figures represent the four elements (earth, fire, water, air) surrounded by eight gods (Apollo, Diana, Juno, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Minerva, Venus). All figures stand on 1.31 meters high, round ones
Marble plinths.

The first figures, Mercury and Venus, were erected in 1750. They were created in 1748 by the French sculptor Jean Baptiste Pigalle. Frederick the Great got it from the French King Louis XV. given in return for valuable horses that he had received.

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1.96 km

Sanssouci Palace

Highlight • Castle

No visit to Potsdam is complete without a detour to the most famous sight, Sanssouci Palace. Built in Rococo style from 1745 to 1747 based on King Friedrich II's own sketches, the vineyard castle was the king's summer residence. The tour with audio guide is worthwhile - as is a long walk through the beautiful park.

In the summer months, the vineyard terraces are particularly beautiful, the motif of the wine can also be found in the interior design. If you want to admire the park and castle in summer, you should get up early - or enjoy the evening hours.

Opening times and prices: potsdam-park-sanssouci.de/sanssouci.html

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3.21 km

Luisenplatz

Highlight • Monument

The square in front of the Brandenburg Gate, the Luisenplatz, was laid out in 1744 under Frederick II, but was not planted until 1854 by Peter Joseph Lenné. In 1939, the square was paved and the trees, except for a few columnar oaks, were removed to create a car park. The redesign from 1999 to 2000 included the construction of an underground car park, the planting of rows of linden trees and the installation of a fountain in the middle of the square.

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3.24 km

Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam

Highlight • Monument

The Brandenburg Gate on Luisenplatz in Potsdam was built in 1770/71 by Carl von Gontard and Georg Christian Unger on behalf of Frederick II. It stands at the western end of Brandenburger Strasse, which runs in a straight line to the Church of St. Peter and Paul. Along with the Jägertor and the Nauener Tor, it is one of the three surviving city gates of Potsdam (Wikipedia).

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3.48 km

Brandenburger Street

Highlight • Settlement

The Brandenburger Straße, also affectionately called "Boulevard" by the Potsdamers, and its side streets invite you to stroll. Here, as in the Dutch Quarter, there are many small and large shops, cozy cafes and restaurants. The Karstadt Stadtpalais with its beautiful atrium is worth a visit, even if you don't want to go shopping.
potsdam.de/content/brandenburger-strasse-3

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3.90 km

Brandenburger Street

Highlight • Settlement

Great shopping mile 🦊☀️

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7.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.14 km

753 m

691 m

417 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.02 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 2 July

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14°C

16 %

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Sanssouci Palace – Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam loop from Potsdam

Church of Peace (Friedenskirche), Potsdam

Oranierrondell, Sanssouci Park

Great Fountain and Statues of the Gods at Sanssouci Park

Sanssouci Palace

Luisenplatz

Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam

Brandenburger Street

Brandenburger Street

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