Best bird watching trails in Jasmund National Park
The Jasmund National Park is located on the Jasmund peninsula in the north-east of the island of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The protected area stretches from Sassnitz in the south to Lohme in the north. It is famous for the largest chalk cliffs in Germany, the Königsstuhl, which rise 118 metres into the air, and a 500-metre-wide area of the Baltic Sea directly in front of the beach.
With an area of 3,070 hectares, the national park is the smallest national park in Germany and is characterised by its chalk-white cliffs and beech forests. These quaint old beech forests in the heart of the national park have been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The forests partly enclose moors and springs. Many partners support and ensure that this unique nature is preserved for future generations.
Due to its location on the Baltic Sea, it is an excellent place to observe various bird species. The Hochuferweg trail is particularly popular with hikers, offering magnificent views of the cliffs and the Baltic Sea and allowing you to immerse yourself in the beautiful beech forest. Cycling through the shady forest is also a pleasure with some beautiful cycle path options.
Top sights
Top trails
- 4.5 (118)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular, panoramic hiking trail in the Königsstuhl National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This trail on the beautiful island of Rügen leads from Sassnitz along the coast through the UNESCO World Heritage Jasmund National Park to the Auguste-Viktoria viewpoint and back again through magnificent beech forest. You can use the car park at the starting and finishing points in Sassnitz or travel there by bus. The path leads over a stony beach to the n-4 Kieler Badestrand marker. There, the...
- 4.7 (97)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular panoramic hiking trail in the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This much-visited hiking trail follows the blue bar markings. It starts in Sassnitz at the end of Weddingstraße at the entrance to the park and leads northwards along the beautiful Baltic Sea coast to Lohme. There are spectacular views of the Baltic Sea and the famous chalk cliffs. The route crosses ancient, magnificent beech forests, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is possible to descend...
- 4.6 (76)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular circular route in the Jassmund National Park on Rügen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The circular route through the UNESCO World Heritage Jasmund National Park on the largest and most popular Baltic Sea island of Rügen offers some of the most beautiful views in Germany. From Sassnitz, you can take the bus to the park entrance or travel by car. From there, the trail leads through beautiful beech forest with some impressive views of the chalk cliffs of the unique steep coast (be...
- 4.7 (21)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrCharming circular hike from Hagen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This hike starts in Hagen at the "Königsstuhl National Park Centre" car park, which is subject to a charge, and makes a beautiful loop. It goes past the old peat bog in a northerly direction until shortly before Ranzow. From there, the trail leads to the Hochuferweg and with magnificent views of the Baltic Sea to the famous Königsstuhl chalk cliff, which can be visited for a fee. From there, continue along the Hochuferweg past the...
- 4.9 (34)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular and scenic circular route in the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This circular trail first leads along the Hochuferweg trail from Lohme and then back to Lohme via a different route. You won't get bored here. The Hochuferweg, which leads through the World Heritage beech forest, offers marvellous views of the Baltic Sea and the chalk cliffs. Finally, the Stubbenkammer is reached and with it the National Park Centre. The park's landmark, the Königsstuhl, can be...
- 4.6 (18)·Hard·26.2 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrPopular hike in the Jasmund National Park on the Baltic Sea island of Rügen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The Jasmund National Park is known for its unique chalk cliff formations and the natural beech forests, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The entire route from Lohme to Sassnitz leads along the cliffs through marvellous beech forest with several beach options. The most famous views are the Königstuhl, the Wissower Klinken and the Auguste-Victoria view. In Sassnitz, it is...
- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic section of the Rügen coast route tour, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Stage 2 of the great long-distance hiking trail leads from Sassnitz to Lohme. It goes along the Hochuferweg, following the blue bar as a marker. It offers a spectacular view of the Baltic Sea and the famous chalk cliffs. Ancient, magnificent beech forests are traversed, which are part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. The famous Königsstuhl is also on the route. To visit the most famous chalk cliff, you have...
- 4.6 (14)·Hard·20.6 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic circular route in the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This is a truly magnificent hike through the Jasmund National Park. The route not only leads along some of Rügen's most popular attractions, such as the famous chalk cliff "Königsstuhl", but also enchants with great views of the Baltic Sea and a route through the Stubnitz beech forest in Jasmund National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the Königsstuhl National Park Centre car park, which is...
- 4.7 (5)·Hard·26.4 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrWonderful circular hike along the chalk coast on the island of Rügen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This picturesque circular route crosses popular paths in the Jasmund National Park and can be categorised as challenging due to its length. The route starts in Sassnitz near the park entrance (car parks available and bus travel possible). It heads north along the beautiful Baltic Sea coast to Lohme. There is a spectacular view of the Baltic Sea and the famous chalk cliffs. The route crosses...
- 4.4 (4)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVersatile circular hike through the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This is a medium-length hike through the northern part of Jasmund National Park. The route not only leads along some of Rügen's most popular attractions, such as the famous chalk cliff "Königsstuhl", but also enchants with great views of the Baltic Sea and a route through the Stubnitz beech forest in Jasmund National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Lohme, the route follows the Hochuferweg with...
Visitor info
Accessibility
Facilities
The National Park Centre is located at the famous Königsstuhl in the Stubbenkammer. Here, an adventure exhibition and a World Heritage cinema provide up-close impressions of the national park. The centre is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm from November to March. April, May, September and October the centre is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. From June to August the centre is open from 9 am to 7 pm. The last admission to the multivision cinema is 20 minutes before closing time and the last admission to the exhibition is 1 hour before closing time. The visitor centre costs admission.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for bird watching in Jasmund National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for bird watching in Jasmund National Park is Sassnitz - Auguste-Victoria View, which has a 4.5 star rating from 118 reviews. This trail is 10.1 km long with an elevation gain of 264 m.
What is the longest bird watching trail in Jasmund National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Jasmund National Park is From Sassnitz to Lohme. This trail is estimated to be 26.4 km long.
How many bird watching trails are in Jasmund National Park?
There are 10 bird watching trails in Jasmund National Park.These bird watching trails have an average 4.7-star ratingfrom 394 AllTrails community reviews.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Jasmund National Park?
From Sassnitz to Lohme has the most elevation gain for bird watching trails with 726 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Lohme - Weltnaturerbe Buchenwälde - Sassnitz, which has 723 m of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Wissower Klinken
- Karin-Christiane-Sicht
- Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Aussicht
- Herthaburg
- Skywalk Königsstuhl
- Victoria-Sicht
- Großsteingrab Sassnitz-Waldhalle 1
- Auguste-Viktoria-Sicht
- Wissower Klinken
- Königsstuhl
- Großsteingrab Hagen-Stubnitz 1
- Königsstuhl
- Opferstein Quoltitz
- Lenzberg
- Herthabuche
- Ehemaliges Leuchtfeuer Ranzow
- Großsteingrab Sassnitz-Waldhalle 2
- Naturcamping Rügen
- Kleiner Königsstuhl