Summertime is bike time! When the sun is shining and the breeze is warm, there's hardly anything better than exploring the city and its green oases on two wheels.
Whether you're cycling along the River Spree, discovering hidden lakes in the surrounding area or exploring historical trails in the centre of the city - the Berlin summer invites you to discover new perspectives. In Berlin, it's easy to forget that you're in a big city. There are numerous lakes, numerous parks and a green hinterland. We show you the most beautiful routes into Berlin's surrounding countryside, cycle tours for children and guided cycle tours.
Tip 1: Wall Cycle Trail in the north and south
You will come across the former course of the Wall again and again in Berlin, the perfect reason to finally cycle along the Wall Trail. However, the total length is almost 160 kilometres long, so it makes sense to complete individual stages.
Our recommendations:
- In the north-west, the Section Henningsdorf - Hohen Neuendorf - Hermsdorf through beautiful nature. At the end of the tour, the Cycle Path leads through the Tegeler Fließ and Lübars back to Berlin Mitte.
- Heading south on the Sonnenallee - Schönefeld - Lichtenrade section, you cycle from Sonnenallee along the Teltow Canal via Rudow and Buckow to Lichtenrade.
- In the Pankow section of the Cycle Path, the cycle tour can be wonderfully combined with a visit to the Kinderbauernhof Pinke-Panke. The recommended starting point is Bornholmer Straße, from where the Mauerweg leads northwards.
Tip 2: Guided Berlin Wall Tour with Berlin on Bike
If you don't want to cycle along the Berlin Wall Trail alone, but want to experience history up close and in a lively way, you can take part in a guided Berlin Wall Tour with Berlin on Bike. In small groups, you will cycle around 15 kilometres along original remains of the Wall and historic sites - from Bornholmer Strasse to Bernauer Strasse and the Brandenburg Gate.
The guides will tell you gripping escape stories, reveal moving insider information and give you an authentic understanding of the turbulent period of German division. Particularly practical: hire bike and helmet are already included in the tour.
Tip 3: Cycling and kayaking adventures in the Tiefwerder Wiesen
This tour starts in Schlosspark Charlottenburg, then continues along the Spree - past old Berlin industrial history to the glittering Pichelssee. The next part of your adventure awaits you there: get into your kayak and off into the tranquil water arms of the Tiefwerder Wiesen meadows...
Between flowering banks, small garden sheds and grazing water buffaloes in the Tiefwerder Wiesen nature reserve, Berlin shows its relaxed side. Cycling, paddling, taking a break - this tour is the perfect blend of big city vibes and natural idyll.
Tip 4: Urban adventures and pure nature
In our Komoot Collection "Cycling meets water sports", we combine the best of both worlds for you: urban adventures and pure nature. Follow the shores of the Spree and Havel, marvel at the Oberbaumbrücke in the sunlight or be enchanted by the glistening waters of the Müggelsee.
On a total of nine lovingly compiled tours, you will cycle past hidden beaches, through lively neighbourhoods and majestic park landscapes - always with the opportunity to jump into the cool water or grab a SUP board in between.
Tip 5: Five-village tour in the east of Berlin
Perfect for anyone who wants to experience Berlin from a surprisingly different angle. On this tour, you cycle through five small Berlin villages in the east of the city. You set off from the palace park in Mahlsdorf, past old manor houses, ice age hills and green fields.
You will discover hidden bathing lakes, historic village centres and even a genuine Bock windmill. In between, there are interesting stops such as the Wilhelminian Museum, the idyllic Biesdorf Castle or the Wuhletalweg, where highland cattle graze between prefabricated buildings. Sometimes urban jungle, sometimes farm idyll - here you get it all on a relaxed tour.
Tip 6: Trendy district in the south of Berlin
The Tempelhofer Feld is a real classic in the Berlin summer. Here you can linger and experience the expanse of the world's largest inner-city open space. Crossing it by bike or on foot is an experience that you should definitely not miss.
From Anhalter Bahnhof, you can discover the casual, trendy districts of Kreuzberg, Schöneberg and Tempelhof on this relaxed bike tour - parks, museums and cosy cafés provide plenty of Berlin neighbourhood flair and exciting stops along the way.
Tip 7: Discover industrial culture by bike
Combine your bike trip with a discovery tour of Berlin's industrial culture. Visit the backyard workshop, where Siemens & Halske, a global corporation, got its start. Find out where Berlin was once supplied with electricity, water and gas.
Walk in the footsteps of Berlin's manufactures and entrepreneurship or discover the roots of Berlin's rail and air infrastructure. On the themed tours developed by the Centre for Industrial Heritage, you can discover the capital from a new perspective.
Tip 8: Discover the city centre by bike
The Tiergarten is Berlin's green lung. Located in the centre of the city - between the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz and the Victory Column - you can stroll, lie on the grass or cycle here. You can get climate-friendly, flexible and very close to Berlin's most beautiful sights by bike.
From the zoo via the Tiergarten to the Siegessäule, past the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate and to the Museumsinsel: instead of struggling through traffic, you can enjoy fresh air, get some exercise and save CO₂ at the same time. Perfect for anyone who wants to combine sightseeing and short fitness sessions in a relaxed way - and experience Berlin's vibrant cityscape from a particularly authentic perspective.
Tip 9: Guided sightseeing tour through Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Would you rather have a clear head while sightseeing? On this guided bike tour, you can immerse yourself in the real, colourful Berlin - without stress and without a city map in your hand. If you prefer to be guided by locals instead of navigating unknown streets yourself, you can join a guided bike tour.
Between Oberbaumbrücke, Spreeufer, Kotti and Görlitzer Park, your guide will show you hidden corners, great stories and the wild heart of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg. A tour full of Berlin originality, little insider tips and a real neighbourhood atmosphere.
Tip 10: Animal encounters on a bike
Unusual name for a tour through the city? Not in Berlin. The diversity of Berlin's fauna is impressive and ranges from goats and sheep to bats, mouflons and water buffalo. Ideally, you should take binoculars with you for this tour and some provisions, as the 44-kilometre route is one of the longer ones. However, there are numerous places to stop and marvel along the way.
Tip 11: Bike tour for street art fans
In summer, the whole city becomes an open-air museum for impressive Streetart. You can discover these on foot or by bike. A detour to the East Side Gallery is also a must. Much more hidden, however, are other street artworks that adorn blocks of houses and backyards.
Street Art Tour
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