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Best trails in Usedom Island Nature Park

Best trails in Usedom Island Nature Park

4.1(249 reviews)

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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The Usedom Island Nature Park covers almost the entire area of Germany's most popular holiday island, Usedom. The diversity of habitats provides suitable living conditions for numerous (endangered) animal and plant species. Hardly anywhere else can you find so many different types of landscape in such a small area: Baltic Sea beaches and inland coasts, lakes and moors, beech forests and dune pines combine with small villages in an old cultural landscape to create a mosaic that surprises with its diversity.

Top sights

Möwenort
Möwenort
Cape
Weißer Berg
Weißer Berg
Peak
Krumminer Wiek
Krumminer Wiek
Bay
Achterwasser
Achterwasser
Bay
Aussichtsturm
Aussichtsturm
Viewpoint
Schmollensee
Schmollensee
Lake

Top trails

  1. #1 - Ostseeweg

    4.4 (37)·Moderate·66.5 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr
    Beautiful cycle tour from Zinnowitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The Baltic Sea Trail leads along the north German Baltic Sea coast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Here you can experience maritime flair, rustic forests and the rugged Baltic Sea coast. This route leads from Zinnowitz via Heringsdorf to Swinemünde on the Polish border and back again. It is a great way to explore the coastal part of the island of Usedom. The route follows the course of the Osteseeküstenradweg (D2). Highlights: - View...

  2. #2 - Heringsdorf-Swinemünde

    4.0 (16)·Moderate·22.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Picturesque circular route near Heringsdorf in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This picturesque tour along the coastal promenade leads from the Baltic seaside resort of Heringsdorf to the Polish town of Swinoujscie. The splendid colours of the maritime landscape, the scent of the flora on the dunes and the numerous promenade cafés alone make this tour particularly attractive. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops

  3. #3 - Gnitz Loop

    4.4 (13)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Panoramic, beautiful circular hiking trail on the Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This unique circular tour offers magnificent views and leads through a backdrop of reeds, green forests and wide fields. You will discover wild steep banks and flowering salt marshes, wide dunes and can observe birds such as the rare sand martin. The view of the Krumminer Wiek and the Peene River is particularly outstanding. Highlights of the hike: - White Mountain cliffs - Gnitz southern tip nature...

  4. #4 - Streckelsberg

    4.4 (20)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    The Streckelsberg is an approx. 58 metre high cliff edge dune on Usedom. The path to the "summit" leads through an old beech forest with a beautiful view of the Baltic Sea. For history buffs, there was an observation tower on the summit to watch the flight path of the V2 rockets fired from the Peenemünde military testing centre during the Second World War.

  5. #5 - Treetop Walk - Beach Promenade Bansin

    4.6 (9)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Varied hike on Usedom. A beautiful hike on Usedom that leads to the treetop walk, the beach promenade and the pier in Bansin. An entrance fee must be paid for the treetop walk. There are numerous cafés and restaurants along the way to stop for refreshments and enjoy the best views. The train can be taken to "Seebad Heringsdorf" station and the hike can be started from there. Highlights: - Bansin pier - treetop walk - Beautiful views along the beach - Villa Irmgard" museum - beach promenade

  6. #6 - Mühlenbake Swinemünde

    4.6 (8)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic hike on the island of Usedom to Swinemünde. Ahlbeck lies on the Polish border. From the Albeck Grenze railway station, the route leads through the forest and town to the unique Mühlenbake lighthouse. It stands on the western pier in Swinemünde and was opened in 1873. Since then, it has served as a signal for all ships entering the harbour of Swinoujscie. From there, you can walk back along the beach. Highlights: - Mühlenbake lighthouse - Beautiful view of the Baltic Sea

  7. #7 - Zinnowitz - Ostseebad Karlshagen - Peenemunde

    4.4 (7)·Moderate·27.2 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr

  8. #8 - Grosser Krebssee Lake

    4.0 (9)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic circular hike in the lake district on Usedom in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This beautiful lake circuit runs along the Schmollensee, Groß Krebs-See and the Kleiner Krebssee nature reserve. These four lakes form a unique landscape panorama that is well worth seeing. Most of the route is heavily wooded with some clearings and views of the lakes. To the north of Alt-Sallenthin there is a wooden observation tower from which you can see both the four lakes and the coast of the island...

  9. #9 - Usedoms Südspitz Gnitz

    3.9 (14)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Wild cliffs, wooded ridges and open dunes characterise the coastline on the holiday island of Usedom. Away from the holiday resorts, you can experience a true paradise here in the nature reserve. The Gnitz peninsula is home to several white-tailed eagles and rare sand martins. Particularly worth mentioning is the White Mountain, from where you have a fantastic view of the Peene River.

  10. #10 - Oder-Neiße-Radweg (D-Route 12) Etappe 10: Usedom - Ahlbeck

    3.5 (5)·Easy·30.7 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Usedom Island Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Usedom Island Nature Park is Ostseeweg which has a 4.4 star rating from 37 reviews. This trail is 66.5 km long with an elevation gain of 781 m.

What is the longest trail in Usedom Island Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Usedom Island Nature Park is Ostseeküsten-Radweg (D-Route 2) Etappe 13: Greifswald - Ahlbeck. This trail is estimated to be 90.0 km long.

How many trails are in Usedom Island Nature Park?

There are 39 trails in Usedom Island Nature Park.These trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 249 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Usedom Zirchow - Heringsdorf - Bansin has the most elevation gain with 866 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Ostseeküsten-Radweg (D-Route 2) Etappe 13: Greifswald - Ahlbeck, which has 807 m of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Usedom Island Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 14 camping trails in Usedom Island Nature Park and the most popular is Gnitz Loop with an average 4.4 star rating from 13 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Usedom Island Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 running trails in Usedom Island Nature Park and the most popular is Gnitz Loop with an average 4.4 star rating from 13 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Usedom Island Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 biking trails in Usedom Island Nature Park and the most popular is Muehlenbake from Heringsdorf with an average 4.7 star rating from 10 community reviews.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Yes, there are 16 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Usedom Island Nature Park, including Ostseeweg, Gnitz Loop, Treetop Walk - Beach Promenade Bansin, Grosser Krebssee Lake and Usedoms Südspitz Gnitz.

Are there any trails with bays in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Yes, there are 26 trails with bays in Usedom Island Nature Park, including Ostseeweg, Heringsdorf-Swinemünde, Gnitz Loop, Treetop Walk - Beach Promenade Bansin and Streckelsberg.

Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Yes, there are 9 trails with scenic viewpoints in Usedom Island Nature Park, including Heringsdorf-Swinemünde, Streckelsberg, Muehlenbake from Heringsdorf, Rankwitz - Achterwasser and Von Liepe zum Achterwasser.

Are there any trails with rivers in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with rivers in Usedom Island Nature Park, including Am Peneestrom entlang: Karlshagen - Freest - Wolgast and Um Freest und Kröslin.

Are there any trails with historical ruins in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Yes, there are 5 trails with historical ruins in Usedom Island Nature Park, including Ostseeweg, Zinnowitz - Ostseebad Karlshagen - Peenemunde, Peenemünde Meerweg, Peenemünde - Karlshagen Loop and Karlshagen Baltic Sea Resort Loop.

Are there any trails with huts in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Yes, there are 4 trails with huts in Usedom Island Nature Park, including Ostseeweg, Treetop Walk - Beach Promenade Bansin, Zempin - Zinnowitz Beach Trail and Gothensee Rundfahrt.

Are there any trails with lakes in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Yes, there are 4 trails with lakes in Usedom Island Nature Park, including Grosser Krebssee Lake, Schmollensee Usedom, Zierowbergrunde aus Heringsdorf 19 km and Gothensee Rundfahrt.

Are there any trails with beaches in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Are there any trails with castles in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Yes, there are 4 trails with castles in Usedom Island Nature Park, including Borgwald near Mellenthin, Benz - Mellenthin - Balm - Neppermin, Schmollensee Usedom and Mellenthin - Borgwald - Balmer See - Krienker See.

Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Yes, there are 3 trails with archaeological sites in Usedom Island Nature Park, including Achterwasser - Lütow - Gnitz - Netzelkow, From Lütow to Zinnowitz and Usedom - Wilhelmshof.

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