The Best Hiking Trails in Berlin

This hike has something for everyone as it boasts amazing views of the lake, man-made beaches, beer halls and a variety of restaurants. It passes through this forestry, quaint towns and involves a unique ferry crossing on tarmac footpaths....

In the southwest of Berlin lies the sprawling forest of Grunewald, with many unusual gems hidden amongst its trees: the Teufelsberg listening tower used by American spies during the Cold War, the Grunewaldturm, an 18th-century tower commemorating Wilhelm I, and Teufelssee, or “the devil’s lake,” a secluded nudist (FKK) lake....

One of the lesser-known natural treasures of Berlin’s eastern districts is Kaulsdorfer Seen—three lakes surrounded by woodland and meadows, with lots of wildlife and a very calm atmosphere. After traveling through the high rise concrete tower blocks of the eastern district, you suddenly find yourself in serene countryside, still within the city limits! Take the train to S-Bahn Mahlsdorf, walking through a patch of residential area, before crossing Wadlow Park....

Groß Glienicke is a small village west of Berlin which had the Berlin Wall built right through its centre during the Cold War. In the early 20th century, many wealthy Berliners bought summer houses along the lake's banks, attracted by the beauty and the tranquility of the lake and surrounding forest....

In addition to beautiful forests and the main attraction of the NSA station this hike contains beaches, a beautiful beer garden, a lookout tower and many more gems along the way....

This route is one of the most diverse routes in the Berlin area as you will pass through beautiful urban areas such as Hennigsdorf and you also travel through Tegeler Forst (nördl....