Berlin Wall Trail Cycle
6 Days Starting and ending in Oranienburg, Germany
Visiting: Oranienburg, Berlin, Potsdam
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BER
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through history and nature with the Berlin Wall Trail Cycle tour. This self-guided cycling adventure takes you along the former border between East and West Germany, offering a unique perspective on Berlin's grand sites and hidden gems. Pedal through the nature conservation area Tegeler Fliess, explore Berlin's vibrant neighborhoods, and visit iconic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the artistic East Side Gallery, cycle through the Spandau Forest, and enjoy the impressive grounds of Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam. With comfortable 3-star accommodations and daily luggage transfers, this tour ensures a seamless and enriching experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Oranienburg, Just North Of Berlin
Location: Oranienburg
Accommodation Name: Hotel
On arrival in Berlin, take the S-Bahn from Berlin-Mitte to Oranienburg, a journey of just under one hour. If you arrive early you may wish to take an excursion to the nearby Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial (free entry). Please note that if you arrive on a Sunday, the supermarkets and most shops are closed. Your rental bike/s will be waiting for you at the hotel. Overnight in Oranienburg.
Day 2 : Follow Cycle Route To Central Berlin (44Km/27Mi)
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Berlin-Mitte
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your first day's adventure begins by cycling through the nature conservation area Tegeler Fliess and soon after you will join the Berlin Wall Trail (Berlin Mauerweg) proper. You'll come across your first watchtower and some orange steles, which are common along the route and provide information about people who lost their lives trying to cross the wall. Following the path of the former Wall south along the edge of Reinickendorf (former West Berlin) via Niederschönhausen (former East Berlin) in the direction of Pankow you will reach Wedding. Cycle through the Mauerpark to Bernauer Street. Pass the Nordbahnhof and continue between Berlin's city centre and the district of Wedding until you reach the former border crossing, 'Invalidenstrasse'. Cross the Spree river on the Kronprinzen Bridge to the Reichstag and the grand 18th-century Brandenburg Gate, iconic symbol of reunification and peace. You are now in the middle of Berlin! Divided during the Cold War, today Berlin has a vibrant art scene and nightlife. Reminders of the city's turbulent history include the Holocaust Memorial, the graffiti-ed remains of the Berlin Wall, and its eclectic architecture. A truly fascinating city to explore, don't miss the Schloss Charlottenburg, World Heritage listed Museum Island and Mies van der Rohe’s landmark Neue Nationalgalerie. Overnight Berlin-Mitte.
Day 3 : Cycle Past The Brandenburg Gate And Checkpoint Charlie To Teltow (59Km/36.5Mi)
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: Hotel in or near Teltow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's ride heads through the heart of the city of Berlin, from the Brandenburg Gate along the path of the former Berlin Wall. Take time to enjoy the sights in the city centre before continuing to Potsdamer Platz city square. Continue to the former border control Checkpoint Charlie, where you may want to visit the Border Museum. Continue following the path of the former Wall alongside the city district of Kreuzberg, over the Spree River, to the Ostbahnhof. Here you will find a remnant of the Berlin Wall called The East Side Gallery, which has been transformed into a wall of art. It is the largest remaining section of the wall. You may want to make a quick stop at the Soviet monument in Treptow Park before continuing through Treptow's small summer garden area to the former Sonnenallee border crossing (which featured in Leander Hausmann's 1999 film of that name). The first German airport for engine-powered airplanes was built in 1909 in nearby Adlershof. On reaching Schonefeld, continue past Bukow and outlying areas to Teltow. Overnight in or near Teltow.
Day 4 : Cycle To Potsdam, Visit Sanssouci Palace Complex (30Km/18.5Mi)
Location: Potsdam
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Potsdam
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's ride is shorter to allow you more time to explore the many sights in Potsdam. Cycle the route of the 'Stammbahn', the first Prussian train to run from Potsdamer Platz to Potsdam in 1838. Along the way you will pass the former border control point of Dreilinden. Crossing over the Konigsweg you will cycle through the Berlin forest towards Babelsberg and Potsdam. The ride diverts from the main Berlin Wall Trail so you can view the Glienicke Bridge, where spies were exchanged, from a different angle (you will ride over it tomorrow morning). In the afternoon, you can explore this former royal capital and garrison town or visit the Sanssouci palace and terraced gardens. Overnight in Potsdam.
Day 5 : Through The Spandau Forest And Via The Berlin To Copenhagen Bike Path To Oranienburg (72Km/45Mi)
Location: Oranienburg
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Oranienburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cycle through the landscape of hills, parks and lakes designed by Lenné and Schinkel. Continue past the Glienicke Bridge and then take the ferry (payable locally - allow EUR10 pp) across the Havel river to Kladow. You follow the former border through the Gross Glienicker Heide to Staaken. From Staaken your route leads through Spandau Forest to Nieder Neuendorf. Overnight stay in Oranienburg.
Day 6 : Trip Concludes Oranienburg
Location: Oranienburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trip concludes after breakfast. We can book extra nights on request.
What's Included
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Breakfasts
5 breakfasts - buffet style with breads, spreads, cheese, often meats and cereals, coffee, tea, juice.
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Accommodation
5 nights in 3-star hotels and guesthouses on a twin-share basis with ensuite facilities.
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Rental Bike
24 or 8-speed rental bike with pannier and repair kit (electric bike available on request - supplement applies).
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Luggage Transfer
Luggage transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess.
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Information Pack
Information pack including route notes and maps, one set per room booked plus GPS Tracks.
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Emergency Hotline
Emergency hotline.
What's Not Included
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Travel to/from Oranienburg
Travel to/from Oranienburg (near Berlin).
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Meals and Drinks
Meals not listed as included, drinks.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance - mandatory.
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Helmet
Helmet - not available for hire.
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Entry Fees
Entry fees to sights, for example: Kreismuseum Oberhavel in Schloss Oranienburg, Zitadelle Berlin Spandau, Sanssouci+ ticket.
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Ferry
Ferry Wannsee to Kladow, approx.
10 € / person. -
Guide
Guide – this is a self-guided cycling holiday.
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Single Room Supplement
A supplement will apply if you book single rooms.
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Transfers
Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage.
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Visitor's Tax
Visitor's tax (allow EUR1-5 per person per night payable directly to the hotel).
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Excess Luggage
Excess luggage.
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Personal Items
Items of a personal nature.
Grading
INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE - Grade 2
This trip involves 4 days cycling with cycling stages from 25 to 72km / 15.5 to 45mi per day with gradual ascents and descents. The terrain on this tour is mainly flat with occasional hills however weather conditions can impact on the riding difficulty. Most of the tour is on quiet roads or bike paths in the city. If you are not familiar with cycling with light to moderate traffic conditions, it is recommended that you practise this before you travel. This trip requires a good level of fitness. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets are worn.
What You Carry
During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
Mode of Transport
Travel by bike with a 24 or 8-speed rental bike provided, including a pannier and repair kit. Luggage transfer is available, and public transport or taxi transfers can be arranged if needed.
Accommodation
Enjoy 5 nights in comfortable 3-star hotels and guesthouses, all on a twin-share basis with ensuite facilities, ensuring a pleasant and restful stay throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of bike is provided for the tour?
You will be provided with a 24 or 8-speed rental bike, including a pannier and repair kit. An electric bike is available on request for an additional supplement.
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Is luggage transfer available during the tour?
Yes, luggage transfer is available with a maximum of one piece weighing up to 20kg. A supplement applies for excess luggage.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in comfortable 3-star hotels and guesthouses on a twin-share basis with ensuite facilities for 5 nights.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes 5 buffet-style breakfasts with a variety of breads, spreads, cheese, meats, cereals, coffee, tea, and juice. Other meals and drinks are not included.
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Is there an emergency contact available during the tour?
Yes, an emergency hotline is available for the duration of the tour.
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What should I carry during the cycling days?
During the cycling days, you should carry your daily requirements in the provided pannier. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone, and water. A small daypack that can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
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Is travel insurance required for this tour?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for this tour.
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Are helmets provided for the cycling tour?
No, helmets are not available for hire. It is recommended that you bring your own helmet.
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What is the difficulty level of the cycling tour?
The tour is graded as introductory to moderate (Grade 2). It involves 4 days of cycling with stages ranging from 25 to 72km per day, mostly on flat terrain with occasional hills. A good level of fitness is required.
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Can I book extra nights at the end of the tour?
Yes, extra nights can be booked on request.
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How fit do I have to be?
Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.
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What happens if something goes wrong?
On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.
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I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?
Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
UTracks allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform utracks, 70 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
UTracks requires a minimum deposit of 250 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.