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Cycle tours in Potsdam – the most beautiful routes starting right from the hotel

Just hop on your bike and set off: thanks to the Kongresshotel Potsdam’s location right on Lake Templin, some of the most beautiful cycle routes through Potsdam and the Havel countryside start practically on our doorstep.

Whether it’s a leisurely ride along the water’s edge, sightseeing on two wheels or a longer tour through woodland and lakeside scenery – here are our recommendations for cycle routes around Potsdam.

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An overview of cycle routes starting from the Kongresshotel Potsdam

Which cycle route suits you best today?

Surface: mainly tarmac and gentle sandy paths

Suitable for: cycling and jogging

Character: a short route along the water’s edge

Sometimes you don’t need a long route at all. The Lakeside Path is our recommendation for anyone who wants to get some exercise and get to know the immediate surroundings of Lake Templin at the same time. From the Kongresshotel, the route follows the R1 northwards. Along the way, you’ll pass the bandstand, the Olympic Training Centre, the marina and the sailing club, amongst other things. The route then heads towards Zeppelinstraße and Geltow, before returning to the R1 via Kastanienallee. From there, follow the path along Lake Templin back to the hotel.

Our tip: Still have some energy left? Then follow the R1 further towards Potsdam city centre and simply extend your tour.

Route length: approx. 10.5 km

Surface: tarmac, gravel and gentle sandy paths

Suitable for: cycling and jogging

Character: culture and sightseeing Visiting Potsdam without experiencing Sanssouci? For many, that’s almost unimaginable. This route combines exercise with some of the city’s best-known sights, leading from the Kongresshotel Potsdam to the famous parkland of Sanssouci. Along the way, you’ll come across, amongst other things, the New Palace, the Dragon House, the Orangery, the Historic Mill, Sanssouci Palace and the famous vineyard terraces.

Highlights of the cycle tour

  • Kaiserbahnhof
  • New Palace
  • Dragon House
  • Orangery
  • Historic Mill
  • Sanssouci Palace
  • Vineyard Terraces
  • Grand Fountain
  • New Chambers
  • Picture gallery

Route map

From the Kongresshotel, cycle along Zeppelinstraße and Forststraße towards Kaiserbahnhof. From there, the tour continues to the New Palace and into the Sanssouci parklands. Via Maulbeerallee and the area around Sanssouci Palace, the route then heads back towards the New Palace and Kaiserbahnhof, and finally returns to the hotel.

Important information for cyclists

Please observe the local rules for cycling in Sanssouci Park and use only the designated cycle paths.

Route length: approx. 15 km

Surface: partly tarmac and easy sandy paths

Suitable for: cycling and jogging

Character: water, nature and city

Lake or city? On this cycle tour, you don’t have to choose. The route leads from the Kongresshotel initially southwards to the railway bridge over Lake Templin. After crossing the bridge, the route heads north again along the water’s edge. You’ll pass Hermannswerder Island and Potsdam’s Speicherstadt. By the time you reach the Lange Brücke, the scenery changes: the tranquil lakeside landscape gives way to Potsdam. From here, views open up towards the historic city centre, before the route takes you back to the Kongresshotel via Breite Straße and Zeppelinstraße.

Highlights of the tour

  • Lake Templin
  • Hermannswerder Island
  • Potsdam’s Speicherstadt
  • Lange Brücke
  • Potsdam city centre
  • A varied mix of nature and city

Our tip: Allow a little extra time if you’d like to combine the tour with a detour into Potsdam city centre.

Route length: approx. 17 km

Surface: tarmac and forest tracks

Suitable for: cycling

Character: woodland and lake landscape

Get out of the city and into the countryside: this cycle route to Lake Caputh showcases a particularly unspoilt side of the region around Potsdam. From the Kongresshotel, the route first runs alongside Templiner See and then crosses the railway bridge towards Caputh. After passing through Caputh, you’ll reach Caputher See. Forest paths, water and peaceful stretches characterise much of this tour. After circling the lake, the route takes you back towards the Kongresshotel via the railway bridge in Caputh and various forest paths.

Highlights of the tour

  • Lake Templin
  • Caputh
  • Lake Caputh
  • Forest paths
  • The Markish lake landscape

Our tip: Take some time out for a break by the water. Lake Caputh in particular offers the perfect opportunity to hop off your bike for a moment and enjoy the lake landscape.

Route length: approx. 20 km

Surface: tarmac and forest tracks

Suitable for: cycling

Type: longer nature tour

More distance, more woodland, more nature: our tour through Wildpark West is highly recommended for anyone wishing to go on a slightly longer cycle ride during their stay. From the Kongresshotel Potsdam, the route first heads towards Zeppelinstraße and then along forest paths towards Caputher See. Via Chausseestraße and the railway bridge in Caputh, the route continues towards Schwielowseestraße and the Rote Brücke. The route then takes you along forest paths and the Rohrweg into the Potsdam Forest and the Havel Lakes area. From there, you’ll head back to the hotel.

What to expect

  • extensive stretches of woodland
  • the Havel Lakes area
  • plenty of nature
  • a variety of forest and tarmac paths
  • around 20 kilometres of cycling

All tours start at or in the immediate vicinity of the Potsdam Congress Hotel.

Discover even more cycle tours around Potsdam

Would you like to spend more time out and about or discover even more of Potsdam and Brandenburg? Thanks to its location on the R1 cycle route, the Kongresshotel Potsdam is an ideal starting point for further self-guided tours. From here, you can plan your route, for example, towards Potsdam city centre, Werder, Caputh or further through the Havel countryside.
What starts as a short loop around the lake can quickly turn into a whole day on two wheels.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about cycle tours in Potsdam

The Kongresshotel Potsdam is situated right on Lake Templin and the R1 cycle route. From here, you can set off on rides to Sanssouci Park, along Lake Templin, as well as towards Caputh and through the Havel countryside.

Yes. One short option, for example, is the lakeside path around Lake Templin, which is about 6 km long. For longer rides, there are various routes to choose from, ranging from about 10 to 20 km.

Yes. One of our recommended routes goes from the Kongresshotel Potsdam to Sanssouci Park and back again.

Yes. Hotel guests can hire bikes from reception at the Kongresshotel Potsdam for a fee.

Yes. There are charging facilities for e-bikes available at the hotel.

For plenty of nature, the routes to Caputher See and through Wildpark West are particularly good choices. If you’d like to combine water and city life, you can choose the route along Templiner See.

Potsdam is waiting. So, let’s get on our bikes.
From the lake to the palaces. From the city into the woods. Or simply a few relaxing kilometres along the water’s edge. Discover Potsdam at your own pace – and start right at the conference hotel.

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