The route transforms into an Italian piazza. On Breite Straße, the path leads past the steam engine house, which resembles a mosque, towards Sanssouci Park. The sight of Charlottenhof Palace evokes a touch of Italy. And in the distance, the imposing dome of the New Palace comes into view. Frederick II used this as a prestigious guesthouse and deliberately staged it, while Sanssouci Palace remained his private summer residence. In accordance with his wishes, Frederick's grave is located on the uppermost palace terrace, right next to his beloved dogs. From the palace, the bike tour continues along the historic Voltaire Trail, past the...
Russian Colony Alexandrowka to the New Garden. Frederick's successor, Frederick William II, created his own summer residence there with the Marble Palace.
Modern Neoclassical style. The gardener Johann August Eyserbeck was responsible for the design of the New Garden. From here the path leads
Passing by the Heiliger See (Holy Lake) and Cecilienhof Palace, the site of the Potsdam Conference in 1945, the route leads back to the city center. There, the Dutch Quarter offers a pleasant stop before returning to the main train station.
Length: 16 km
Start finish: Potsdam Central Station
Arrival and departure to Potsdam Central Station:
- Regional trains RE 1, RB 20, RB 21, RB 22, RB 23, RB 33
- S-Bahn S7
- various buses
