Best dogs on lead 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 (96)·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...
- 4.4 (86)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike to the landmark of the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This route begins in the city of Hagen at the paid parking lot and leads to the cliffs of the famous Königsstuhl - the landmark of Rügen. It first goes through impressive World Natural Heritage beech forests, past the old peat bog of the region. Follow the yellow trail markers to get to the chalk cliffs. Here you can expect blooming buckbean and cotton grass in summer. The path leads to there...
- 4.6 (87)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular and scenic circular route to the UNESCO World Heritage Forum near Sassnitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Start at the "National Park" car park in Sassnitz (bus journey also possible). On the way through the unique beech forest, the route passes the megalithic tomb. The Jasmund National Park is not only home to natural treasures, but also archaeological features. Once arriving at the UNESCO World Heritage Forum, the creatively designed exhibition provides information about "Ancient...
- 4.5 (82)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic hike in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Jasmund Nature Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Hagen car park bus stop). For those arriving by car, there are paid parking facilities at the starting point. There are also places to stop for refreshments. The route starts in the east of Hagen and heads east towards the beautiful Victoria View and the famous Königstuhl (entrance fee for sightseeing) on the Baltic coast of Rügen. The route...
- 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...
- 5.0 (8)·Easy·9.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrGreat cycle tour in the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. From the paid car park "Kreidefelsen" on the outskirts of Sassnitz, the route leads into the Jasmund National Park towards Buddenhagen. The well-maintained path leads through the unique UNESCO World Heritage beech forests of Stubnitz. You then cross the Werder to reach the UNESCO World Heritage Forum, where you can find out more about the "Ancient Beech Forests". The square invites you to linger and pause for a moment. A...
- 3.1 (3)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly hike near Gummanz, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. From the parking lot it is only a few meters to the Chalk Museum Rügen. The interactive exhibition conveys interesting facts about the origin, structure and use of chalk. An interesting nature trail runs along the protected biotope to the "Kleinen Königsstuhl". The natural development in the disused chalk quarries can be followed along the circular route from the Chalk Museum. From the "beautiful view" you have the best view of...
Visitor info
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.
Attractions
- Beach trails in Jasmund National Park
- Forest trails in Jasmund National Park
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- Lake trails in Jasmund National Park
- Long trails in Jasmund National Park
- Moderate trails in Jasmund National Park
- Trails with historic sites in Jasmund National Park
- Trails with views in Jasmund National Park
- Wildflower trails in Jasmund National Park
- Wildlife trails in Jasmund National Park
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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