Best scenic driving trails in Western-Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park
The Western Pomerania Lagoon National Park includes Baltic Sea and lagoon waters as well as land areas in Western Pomerania. With an area of 78,600 hectares, it is officially the largest national park in Germany. The two islands of Rügen and Darß-Zingst are probably the best-known regions within the national park.
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- 4.7 (16)·Easy·30.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrScenic circular tour across the Darß, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. After a relaxing drive over the dyke along the Bodden, you reach the village of Wieck a. Darß. The centre of the village invites you to linger in the National Park Information and Guest Centre Darßer Arche, which presents an exhibition about the National Park to interested visitors. The Darß tour leads past the Wieck harbour and over the Südkaten and through the meadow landscape on paved paths back to the starting point,...
- 4.6 (13)·Moderate·32.2 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrFrom the village of Zingst, the path leads over the dyke north of the Osterwald forest into the national park. The Baltic Sea peeks through the coastal dune forest from time to time. A short detour is possible at the Wieker Weg beach crossing. The small national park exhibition in the Sundische Wiese is a must-see. It provides information about the habitats of the national park and gives an insight into the life of the crane. Afterwards, follow the dyke eastwards to Pramort with a constant...
- 3.5 (12)·Hard·31.9 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis 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...
- 4.2 (3)·Moderate·46.8 km·Est. 9–10 hrPanoramic route with wonderful views of the Zingst peninsula. This route features many cultural and culinary specialities of the relaxing Baltic seaside resort of Zingst. The circular tour of the peninsula begins at the Freesenbruch campsite on the western edge of the town. The first 2.5 kilometres through the Baltic seaside resort of Zingst lead along a paved dyke path along the Freesenbruch to the refuge on the Zingster Strom. Zingst harbour is a further 1.5 km away. Here you can take...
- Moderate·36.7 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrThe starting point is the Drei Eichen car park. From there, the route heads north through the rustic Darßwald forest via the Alter Mecklenburg Weg to the Großer Stern. Continue along the k-frame to the lighthouse path. From here, it is worth making a detour to the lighthouse and NATUREUM Darßer Ort. There you will find information about the Baltic Sea, coastal landscape, animals and plants in the national park. There is a breathtaking view from the lighthouse over the Darßwald forest, the...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail for scenic driving in Western-Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for scenic driving in Western-Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park is Die Darß-Tour, which has a 4.7 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 30.6 km long with an elevation gain of 242 m.
How many scenic driving trails are in Western-Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park?
There are 5 scenic driving trails in Western-Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park.These scenic driving trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 45 AllTrails community reviews.
Which scenic driving trail has the most elevation gain in Western-Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park?
Wald und Wiesen has the most elevation gain for scenic driving trails with 270 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Die Darß-Tour, which has 242 m of elevation gain.
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