No matter where you are, there are new paths to run and trails to discover. Join HOKA fan Friederike Franze as she takes us for a run along her favourite trail route in Wandlitz, Germany.
I’m a passionate travel and lifestyle blogger living in Berlin, Germany. One of my great passions is fitness, which I follow in adventures all over the world.
You’ll often find me hiking through new terrains, from the forests of Germany to the glaciers of Iceland, exploring new landscapes and capturing my journeys on camera.
Finding freedom in new locations
Nothing is more liberating, beautiful or exciting than exploring a new and unknown trail. Every route we run for the first time is something unique. Our senses are heightened and everything we see, smell and feel on that path is exhilarating.
Whenever I travel, I pack my running shoes and get out on those roads to discover somewhere new. It could be in the morning at dawn when you’re the first one on the trail, or at night with a headlight switched on, when the whole road is yours.
What I love about this run
This trail run takes you about 8km around Lake Liebnitz near Berlin. The area is idyllic. From muddy paths to stony roads, and dense forest to lake-side views, the trail offers almost every terrain. It will take you uphill and downhill, but you’ll be rewarded with stunning views over the lake. Even if you are a beginner, there is so much to see and explore that you’ll forget all about how far you’ve run.
“I realised I was avoiding tricky terrains in my old running shoes and was limiting myself so much. In the Speedgoat 2, even when running up and downhill, I feel stable and protected.” Friederike Franze
The route is the perfect place to run without your phone to distract you. Listen to the sounds of the forest and lake, and all paths are so well signposted you’ll stay on track.
If you want to run further, there are so many more routes between Bernau and Wandlitz. The mixed woodlands of pines, beeches, oaks and alders is the perfect place to explore just outside of the city.
Why the Speedgoat 2 is perfect for long distances
The Speedgoat 2 has a cushioned midsole made to absorb hard impact and give you a more stable running base. The open mesh construction keeps my feet cool and the wide toe area gives my feet lots of freedom, so they don’t crush your toes when you run downhill. Also they are so lightweight, making them perfect for long distances.
I realised I was avoiding tricky terrains in my old running shoes and was limiting myself so much. In these shoes, even when running up and downhill, I feel stable and protected. At the end of my run, I dipped my feet in the lake to cool down and even with wet feet and socks the shoe fit fantastically and brought me safely to the car park without slipping.
Learn more about the SPEEDGOAT 2 SHOES Friederike wears.