Havelhöhenweg

Scenic walk through the lakes and forests of the Havel

Havelhöhenweg is a 10.1 km one-way trail with 221 m of elevation gain, taking 3 h 5 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: moderate (MIDE 3 out of 5).

Distance: 10.1 km
Elevation gain: 221 m
Elevation loss: 187 m
Walking time: 3 h 5 min (without stops)
Difficulty: Moderate · MIDE 3/5
Type: One-way
Max / min altitude: 79 / 29 m
Max gradient: 14 %

Trail profile: from 29 m to 79 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Havelhöhenweg take?

3 h 5 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.

Is Havelhöhenweg difficult?

Its difficulty is moderate: MIDE 3 out of 5, with 221 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 14%.

Is Havelhöhenweg a loop?

No, it's one-way: you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.

Where is Havelhöhenweg?

Near Potsdam (Germany). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.

What other trails are there near Potsdam?

Große Wildpark-Route (5.8 km · +32 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy), Rundwanderweg Döberitzer Heide (18.6 km · +96 m · 4 h 55 min · Moderate) and Wanderweg Caputh - Lienewitzseen - Caputh (11.1 km · +133 m · 3 h 10 min · Moderate).

More trails near Potsdam

One-wayGroße Wildpark-RouteTrail through the Potsdam forest, with deer and nature5.8 km · +32 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy DöH · One-wayRundwanderweg Döberitzer HeideLoop through the Döberitzer Heide reserve, home to bison18.6 km · +96 m · 4 h 55 min · Moderate One-wayWanderweg Caputh - Lienewitzseen - CaputhWalk past the Lienewitz lakes and Caputh Palace11.1 km · +133 m · 3 h 10 min · Moderate

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Havelhöhenweg

One-way · Near Potsdam

Distance 10.1 kmElevation gain 221 mWalking time 3 h 5 minDifficulty Moderate

Map, profile and GPX for Havelhöhenweg on Wanloria

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Waymarked trail. Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed with a 90 m elevation model, so the figures are approximate (±10%). Check the trail conditions and the forecast before you set off. OpenStreetMap · Data checked on 28 Sep 2026