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Cycle route · Potsdam · Updated on 14 November 2026

Telegraphenradweg Berlin - Koblenz cycle route

Telegraphenradweg Berlin - Koblenz is a cycle route of 272.7 km from Potsdam. Along the way you'll find 449 benches, 7 water fountains and refill points, 18 public toilets and 8 bike pumps.

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Telegraphenradweg Berlin - Koblenz
Kriegerdenkmal Erster Weltkrieg · after 166.3 km
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Archäologisches Landesmuseum Brandenburg
Archäologisches Landesmuseum Brandenburg · after 45.4 km
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Brösedenkmal
Brösedenkmal · after 53.1 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 272.7 km
  • ± 4:35 h per stage
  • ↑ 712 m · ↓ 666 m
  • Hard per stage
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Potsdam

    0 km

  2. 5.3 km · 7 benches

    Public toilet

    5.3 km

  3. 4.2 km · 20 benches

    Heimatmuseum Glindow

    9.5 km

    Museum

  4. 2 km · 3 benches

    Fuchsberg

    11.5 km

    Viewpoint

  5. 7.6 km · 2 benches

    Lilienthal-Museum

    19.1 km

    Museum

  6. 21.9 km · 14 benches

    Public toilet

    41 km

  7. 3.7 km · 13 benches

    Public toilet and bike pump

    44.7 km

  8. 775 m · 15 benches

    Archäologisches Landesmuseum Brandenburg

    45.4 km

    Public toilet

  9. 427 m · 9 benches

    Water point and bike pump

    45.9 km

  10. 1.4 km · 65 benches

    Public toilet and bike pump

    47.3 km

  11. 352 m · 39 benches

    Public toilet

    47.6 km

  12. 249 m · 16 benches

    Straßenbahnmuseum

    47.9 km

    Museum

  13. 266 m

    Public toilet

    48.1 km

  14. 616 m · 3 benches

    Bike pump

    48.8 km

  15. 4.3 km · 6 benches

    Brösedenkmal

    53.1 km

    Public toilet

  16. 166 m

    Bike pump

    53.2 km

  17. 4.4 km · 3 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    57.7 km

  18. 4 km · 3 benches

    Bike pump

    61.7 km

  19. 37.1 km · 3 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    98.7 km

  20. 7.7 km

    Kriegerdenkmal

    106.4 km

    Memorial

  21. 13.3 km · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    119.8 km

  22. 640 m · 6 benches

    Historische Gerberei and 2 more

    120.4 km

    Wasserturm and Synagoge Burg

  23. 576 m · 4 benches

    Sankt Johannes

    121 km

    Attraction

  24. 5.7 km · 35 benches

    Kriegerdenkmal

    126.6 km

    Memorial

  25. 1.5 km

    Maulbeerbaum Schermen

    128.2 km

    Attraction

  26. 12.7 km

    Erster Weltkrieg and 1 more

    140.8 km

    Befreiungskriege

  27. 7.2 km · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    148.1 km

  28. 212 m

    Public toilet

    148.3 km

  29. 3.6 km · 4 benches

    Bike pump

    151.8 km

  30. 952 m · 29 benches

    Public toilet

    152.8 km
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  1. 1.5 km · 8 benches

    Otto-von-Guericke-Museum

    154.2 km

    Museum

  2. 402 m · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    154.6 km

  3. 441 m · 12 benches

    Fahnenmonument

    155.1 km

    Memorial

  4. 238 m · 2 benches

    Luther-Denkmal and 3 more

    155.3 km

    Magdeburger Roland, Magdeburger Reiter and Hirschsäule

  5. 173 m

    Public toilet and water point

    155.5 km

  6. 827 m · 26 benches

    Water point and bike pump

    156.3 km

  7. 160 m · 2 benches

    Public toilet

    156.5 km

  8. 9.8 km · 41 benches

    Kriegerdenkmal Erster Weltkrieg

    166.3 km

    Memorial

  9. 346 m

    Kriegerdenkmal 1871

    166.6 km

    Memorial

  10. 20.8 km · 2 benches

    Water point

    187.4 km

  11. 264 m

    Schloss Ampfurth

    187.7 km

    Castle

  12. 21.4 km · 3 benches

    Optische Telegraphenstation (18)

    209 km

    Museum

  13. 18.9 km · bench

    Ernst-Thälmann-Gedenkstein

    228 km

    Memorial

  14. 10.6 km · 13 benches

    Gefallenendenkmal Hessen

    238.6 km

    Memorial

  15. 16.8 km · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    255.4 km

  16. 6.9 km · 8 benches

    Public toilet

    262.2 km

  17. 2.8 km · 3 benches

    Westturm (Kaiserpfalz Werla)

    265 km

    Observation tower

  18. 7.7 km · 11 benches

    Finish

    272.7 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 98.9 kmBetween 156.5 km and 255.4 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

28 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 20 more along the route are on the map.

  • Museum: Heimatmuseum Glindow

    Museum · after 9.5 km

  • Viewpoint: Fuchsberg

    Viewpoint · after 11.5 km

  • Museum: Lilienthal-Museum

    Museum · after 19.1 km

  • Archäologisches Landesmuseum Brandenburg
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    Museum · after 45.4 km

  • Museum: Straßenbahnmuseum

    Museum · after 47.9 km

  • Brösedenkmal
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    Memorial · after 53.1 km

  • Kriegerdenkmal
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    Memorial · after 106.4 km

  • Museum: Historische Gerberei

    Museum · after 120.4 km

Stages (4)

  1. 1Telegraphenradweg (Abschnitt Brandenburg)78 km
  2. 2Telegraphenradweg (Abschnitt Sachsen-Anhalt)85.5 km
  3. 3Telegraphenradweg (Abschnitt Bördekreis)84 km
  4. 4Telegraphenradweg (Abschnitt Niedersachsen)25.3 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 712 m
Down
↓ 666 m
Highest point
156 m
Lowest point
30 m
  • 5-10% slope · 422 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

272.7 km in total
  • Track: 78.6 km
  • Road: 61.9 km
  • Street: 53.1 km
  • Path: 46.6 km
  • Busy road: 25.4 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 4.8 km
  • Cycle path: 1.8 km

Surfaces

272.7 km in total
  • Asphalt: 180.3 km
  • Paved: 59 km
  • Gravel: 19.5 km
  • Unpaved: 2 km
  • Natural: 1.6 km
  • Unknown: 9.8 km

About the cycle route Telegraphenradweg Berlin - Koblenz

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Telegraphenradweg Berlin - Koblenz is a cycle route of 272.7 km that starts in Potsdam. It does not end where it starts. You start in Berlin and finish in Koblenz. Along the way you pass Heimatmuseum Glindow (after 9.5 km), Fuchsberg (after 11.5 km) and Lilienthal-Museum (after 19.1 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 712 m in total and descend 666 m. Allow ± 4:35 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (78.6 km), road (61.9 km) and street (53.1 km). Of the surface, 180.3 km asphalt and 59 km paved. For 9.8 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 449 benches, 7 water fountains and refill points, 18 public toilets and 8 bike pumps. The longest stretch without a toilet is 98.9 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Website of the route

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Sanssouci PalaceSanssouci PalaceAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
  2. 2Cathedral of MagdeburgCathedral of MagdeburgAttraction · 716 m from the route
  3. 3Glienicker BrückeGlienicker BrückeAttraction · 8.4 km from the route
  4. 4Einstein TowerEinstein TowerAttraction · 4.6 km from the route
  5. 5Schloss CecilienhofSchloss CecilienhofAttraction · 8.1 km from the route
  6. 6Jagdschloss GlienickeJagdschloss GlienickeCastle · 8.6 km from the route
  7. 7Schloss GlienickeSchloss GlienickeAttraction · 8.7 km from the route
  8. 8New PalaceNew PalaceAttraction · 4.8 km from the route
  9. 9Brandenburger TorBrandenburger TorAttraction · 5.4 km from the route
  10. 10Museum BarberiniMuseum BarberiniMuseum · 5.6 km from the route
  11. 11Nauener TorNauener TorAttraction · 6.1 km from the route
  12. 12Schloss BabelsbergSchloss BabelsbergAttraction · 8.1 km from the route
  13. 13City PalaceCity PalaceCastle · 5.5 km from the route
  14. 14Schloss CharlottenhofSchloss CharlottenhofCastle · 4.3 km from the route
  15. 15Marmor PalaceMarmor PalaceAttraction · 7.4 km from the route
  16. 16Belvedere auf dem PfingstbergBelvedere auf dem PfingstbergAttraction · 7.6 km from the route
  17. 17Chinese HouseChinese HouseAttraction · 5 km from the route
  18. 18OrangerieschlossOrangerieschlossAttraction · 5.4 km from the route
  19. 19Picture GalleryPicture GalleryMuseum · 5.6 km from the route
  20. 20St. Peter and Paul CathedralSt. Peter and Paul CathedralAttraction · 413 m from the route
  21. 21Sicilian GardenSicilian GardenAttraction · 5.3 km from the route
  22. 22Bornstedt Crown EstateBornstedt Crown EstateAttraction · 5.8 km from the route
  23. 23Ehrenfriedhof BassinplatzEhrenfriedhof BassinplatzMemorial · 6.1 km from the route
  24. 24Gutshaus RogäsenGutshaus RogäsenCastle · 85 m from the route
  25. 25Alter MarktAlter MarktAttraction · 107 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Telegraphenradweg Berlin - Koblenz?

Telegraphenradweg Berlin - Koblenz is 272.7 km long, in 4 stages of 68.2 km on average. Allow ± 4:35 h per stage of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

How many stages does this route have?

The route is split into 4 stages of 68.2 km on average, 272.7 km in all. The shortest stage is 25.3 km, the longest 85.5 km.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route runs from Berlin to Koblenz.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Potsdam.

How hard is this route?

Hard per stage, with 178 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 18 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 98.9 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 7 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Heimatmuseum Glindow, Fuchsberg and Lilienthal-Museum.

Which stage of this route has the most points of interest?

Stage 2 (85.5 km), with 15 points of interest along the route, such as Kriegerdenkmal, Historische Gerberei and Wasserturm.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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