Best child-friendly 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
- 4.4 (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...
- 4.7 (34)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular route from Ranzow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This fairly short circular trail starts in the small village of Ranzow and leads through the Jasmund National Park. The route leads through beautiful beech forest in the direction of Stubbenkammer. There you can visit Rügen's landmark - the Königsstuhl - for a fee at the National Park Centre. The view of the Baltic Sea and the chalk cliffs is magnificent. The route leads back to the starting point along the coast via the...
- 4.3 (15)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPicturesque circular hike in the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This idyllic circular hike starts near the "Baumhaus Hagen" hotel (parking available or bus journey possible) and leads along forest and panoramic high bank hiking trails through one of the most spectacular natural monuments in the Jasmund National Park. From the Königstuhl you can enjoy a marvellous view of the Baltic Sea. From the car park, head north past the old peat bog until the path finally turns...
- 4.8 (13)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike from Werder, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. This short tour starts in Werder in the Jasmund National Park and leads through the beech forest, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the Wissower Klinken. Until 2005, these were spectacular chalk formations that were very popular, but in 2005 they fell into the sea during a storm. However, the view is always worth it. This great view accompanies you a long way along the Sassnitz high bank path to Wedding, the exit of the...
- 4.1 (4)·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...
- 4.7 (2)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrChild-friendly circular hiking trail in the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The quiet forest paths and idyllic country lanes are perfect for a relaxing walk with the whole family. Located just a few kilometres east of Hagen, this short circular walk offers an ideal opportunity to take a deep breath and enjoy nothing but peace and nature away from the better-known, more frequented hiking trails in Jasmund National Park. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest paths -...
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.
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Suitability
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