The Berliner Mauerweg is a route situated in Germany's main city. The 160 Km trail wends its way where, in the past, there was the Berlin Wall.
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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Why we love it: An important and historical trail. Every stop is characterized by photos and boards where you can read the most important historical events happened there.
  • Length: 160 km
  • Total Elevation Gain: 34 m
  • Way to travel: Bike, S/U-Bahn
  • Cost: 0
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The Berliner Mauerweg was built between 2002 and 2006. The route traces the way through the old trail of the Berlin Wall.

Berliner Mauerweg
photo via Berlin.de

The itinerary of Berlin Wall is 160 Km long, it's divided into 3 different routes, let's discover them!

Berlin wall street sign crossed on bicycle
Photo by Dee, via Wikimedia

Route 1 (50 Km)

This route crosses the city of Berlin. It starts from Hermsdorf to Schönefeld. Along the trail there are colorful cherry trees, which make everything more beautiful. Moreover, you will discover memorials and old tunnels. They were mainly exploited not only by citizens, but also by enemy spies (USA). 

Berliner Mauerweg cherry trees
photo via Flickr

Route 2 (45 Km)

The second route traces the Southern part of Berlin. It begins at Schönefeld ending at Griebnitzsee. The itinerary will lead you nearby the countryside. Along the way, there are also some parks and picnic areas, where you can rest and regenerate yourself. 

Berliner Mauerweg
Lichterfelde, photo via Berlin.de
 

 Route 3 (65 Km)

Berlin Wall Remains, via Berlin.de

This last itinerary of Berliner Mauerwg crosses the Northwestern part of the city. It starts from Gribnitzsee to Hermsdorf. One of the most important stops along this trail is the 'Haus der Wannsee Konferenz'. In 1942 in this palace, the government planned the final annihilation against European Jews. This trail tells a lot about the cruelty of those years!

Berliner Mauerweg
photo via Berlin.de

This trail will lead you back in time. You will find out the history of the Berlin Wall, which is full of cruelty and pain. The Berlin wall divided peoples. Although it doesn't exist anymore, it has marked humankind forever.  

Cover image: photo by Fortepan, via Wikimedia

Author: Francesca Palmitessa