Velten, a region in the Oberhavel district of Brandenburg, Germany, offers diverse natural landscapes for outdoor activities. Situated northwest of Berlin, the area is characterized by a mix of forests, green meadows, and significant waterways like the Briese River and the Oder-Havel Canal. These features create varied terrain suitable for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more. The region's natural environment provides a setting for exploration and active pursuits.
Velten provides…
109
Routes
4.5
(621)
Average rating
2919
People visited

4.6
(75)
277
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(78)
265
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(50)
150
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(21)
116
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(28)
230
riders
45.4km
01:56
100m
100m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

54
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.3
(10)
59
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.8
(5)
48
riders
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
(3)
20
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
17
hikers
3.33km
00:51
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
9
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
15
hikers
7.10km
01:48
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(3)
15
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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12
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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9
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(7)
10
riders
45.2km
02:28
70m
70m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.7
(3)
16
runners
5.87km
00:37
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
5.30km
00:34
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
11.4km
01:11
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
6.46km
00:41
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(4)
7
riders
20.0km
01:17
80m
80m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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9
riders
33.9km
01:52
80m
80m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
26.0km
01:46
100m
100m
Hard gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.3
(3)
10
riders
48.0km
02:33
130m
130m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Velten offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes with forests, meadows, and waterways like the Briese River and Oder-Havel Canal. More than 175 routes are available for exploration.
Velten provides routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The area features paths along canals, through forests, and across meadows, catering to different preferences. Specific guides like Cycling around Velten offer detailed information.
Velten offers numerous hiking trails, including easy options suitable for families. These paths often lead through local natural areas, dense forests, and along waterways. The guide Family-friendly hikes around Velten provides specific recommendations.
Routes in Velten traverse diverse natural features including dense forests, green meadows, and significant waterways. Notable elements include the Briese River, the Oder-Havel Canal, and the Briesetal Valley. The Eichwerder Boardwalk in the Tegeler Fließ allows for observation of a moor environment.
Velten is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 177,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 175 available routes have an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars from over 41,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Velten offers easy cycling routes, many of which are on mostly well-paved surfaces. These routes are suitable for beginners and those seeking less challenging rides. The guide Traffic-free bike rides around Velten highlights suitable options.
Komoot offers several guides for Velten, covering various sports and interests. These include Cycling around Velten, Hiking around Velten, and Family-friendly hikes around Velten. Guides for Road Cycling, MTB, Gravel biking, and Running are also available.
Some hiking trails in Velten are accessible from public transport stops. Komoot provides a specific guide titled Hikes from bus stations around Velten. This resource helps users find routes that start conveniently from bus stations.
Velten features several notable cycling paths, including segments of the Berlin-Copenhagen European long-distance cycle path, such as the Havelufer Forest Cycle Path. Other popular routes include the Neu-Vehlefanz–Wolfslake Road – Havelkanal Cycle Path loop and the Kremmen–Sommerfeld cycle path. These routes offer varied terrain and scenery.
The official website for the city of Velten is www.velten.de. This site provides general information about the region and its administration. For specific outdoor activity information, komoot guides offer detailed route descriptions.
Velten offers mountain biking trails suitable for various skill levels. The terrain includes forests and natural paths, providing opportunities for off-road cycling. The guide MTB Trails around Velten details specific routes for mountain bikers.
Velten's extensive network of paths along canals, through forests, and across meadows are highly suitable for jogging. Komoot offers a dedicated guide, Running Trails around Velten, which provides detailed information on various jogging routes in the area.

