An all-round relaxing form of sport – good for the figure and the cardiovascular system; the pulse is positively enhanced but not overly stressed. At the same time the body burns off fat – around 500 calories per hour. This is 250 more calories than just walking and 100 less than jogging. But it is also good for the mind and soul – those that are regularly active in the great outdoors are more balanced and work better under pressure. Therefore, the InterCityHotel Berlin offers a range of Nordic Walking routes in close proximity – providing you the chance to get active amongst beautiful scenery.

The peninsula “Stralau”, between the river “Spree” and the lake “Rummelsburger”, offers a village atmosphere and a beautiful lake promenade. The 2.2 km route takes you past the “Spreebalkon” (viewing platform) where the “Stralauer Gondel” (gondola) has been docked since summer 2006. Here, you can enjoy walking while taking in the beautiful view of the offshore romantic-island “Kratzbruch” and the “Plänterwaldes” (forest) bordering on the banks. Vis-ā-vis from the “Treptower Park“, the path then leads to the cemetery of the Stralau village church. Here is an ideal place to take a break, relax on one of the benches, and enjoy the view over the river “Spree”.

In the recreation park “Volkspark Friedrichshain” there are even more challenges for walkers, with small and large bunker-hills, 48 m and 78 m tall - also named “Mt. Klamott”. The route offered, also takes you through an area of magnificent old oak trees (“Neuen Hain”). This is a true oasis in the middle of Berlin, and only 2 km from the hotel.

The “Treptower Park”, with is small and large meadows, offers the ideal conditions for an invigorating walk with poles. At the pier is the start of a beautiful 4 km route along the Spree river bank. The southern part of the route on the river bank meanders alongside the unspoilt “Plänterwald” (forest) – allowing for beautiful walks. Naturally, we can advise you on other walking routes or organise a trainer for you.

Nordic Walking Services

• Route proposals
• Arrangement of training lessons by the hotel