Best bird watching trails in Insel Hiddensee

The hike begins north of Kloster, at the Dornbusch National Park access area. Bicycles should be left in the bicycle parking area. Up the hill, a paved road leads to the legendary Inselblick, which offers views from the Bodden across the southern part of the island to the open Baltic Sea. The church spires of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund greet you from the horizon. Shortly afterwards, you reach the lighthouse. From the gallery you have a breathtaking view over the national park, as far as...

This picturesque journey begins in the historic fishing village of Neuendorf and stretches across the car-free Söte Länneken Hiddensee. The route provides a holistic overview of the island's diverse landscapes, from the salt marshes in the south to the hilly dune heath in the centre. You can expect a change from paved village roads to soft sandy paths through the dunes and firm forest paths near the coast. Hiddensee has an eventful history as a retreat for famous intellectuals such as Albert...

Bicycles can be parked at the entrance gate. The Alte Bessin is a grazing area. Bicycles and dogs are therefore not permitted. A path winds its way across the headland to the viewing tower on the southern tip. There are numerous plants to discover along the way that thrive on the nutrient-poor alluvial soil. In addition to various thorn bushes, the splendour of the flowers in spring is a particular highlight. From the observation tower you have a good view of the wind tidal flats in the...

The Dünenheide nature trail begins at the entrance to the national park between Vitte and Neuendorf, near Hotel Heiderose. A leaflet is available at the National Park Centre and at https://www.nationalpark-vorpommersche-boddenlandschaft.de/service/downloads-publikationen#c2868. Information about this special landscape is provided at signposted points. The dwarf shrubs broom heather, crowberry, creeping willow and individual pines characterise the landscape. Special features such as the bell...