Best bird watching trails in Usedom Island Nature Park
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
Top trails
- 4.4 (37)·Moderate·66.5 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrBeautiful 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...
- 4.4 (13)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic, 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...
- 3.9 (14)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrWild 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.
- 4.7 (10)·Moderate·24.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular trail in the Usedom Island Nature Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This cross-border hiking, running or cycling tour starts in Heringsdorf on the German island of Usedom. The turning point is the Mühlbake in the Polish town of Swinemünde (Świnoujście). The landmark of the spa town on the Baltic Sea was built back in 1874. Both the city centre and the spa district of Świnoujście are home to all kinds of sights, such as the historic town hall (with fishing museum) and...
- 4.7 (7)·Easy·11.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrFrom the start, the route leads through the Gnitz nature reserve to the Weißer Berg viewpoint. From there you have a wonderful view of the cliffs and the Achterwasser. Through the forest to the megalithic passage grave at Lütow and from there to the brick church at Netzelkow. Return along the dyke with a view of the Achterwasser.
- 3.7 (3)·Moderate·32.3 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route explores a large part of the Peenestrom, half on the island of Usedom and half on the German mainland. As shown here, the trail starts near Karlshagen, but you can also start it in other towns such as Wolgast or Peenemünde. The route also requires taking a ferry from Peenemünde to Freest.
- 4.6 (2)·Moderate·30.7 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrA beautiful tour across the vast landscapes of the Gnitz peninsula. With a bit of luck, you may spot grey herons, sand martins and ospreys on the eastern shore of Görmitz Island. The route offers views of the Pomeranian Bay and the Achterwasser and leads through several wooded areas, which makes the route very varied.
- 3.5 (3)·Easy·9.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrWe start at the harbour in Freest. Once across the meadows on a country lane to Kröslin, take a look at the old church. A marina has been built in Kröslin, which you can take a look at. The route then follows a dyke back to Freest. From the dyke you had a very good view of the power station in Peenemünde. After all, it's just opposite.
- 4.1 (3)·Moderate·70.2 km·Est. 15.5–17 hrThis route explores a large part of the island of Usedom. It starts in the town of Usedom and ends in Peenemünde. Most of the route runs along the Baltic Sea coast and offers great views of the Pomeranian Bay. Along the way, it passes through forests and towns with refreshment stops and rest areas. There are also several lakes.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for bird watching in Usedom Island Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for bird watching 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 bird watching trail in Usedom Island Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Usedom Island Nature Park is Radfernweg Berlin-Usedom Etappe 5: Usedom (Stadt) - Peenemünde. This trail is estimated to be 70.2 km long.
How many bird watching trails are in Usedom Island Nature Park?
There are 10 bird watching trails in Usedom Island Nature Park.These bird watching trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 94 AllTrails community reviews.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Usedom Island Nature Park?
Radfernweg Berlin-Usedom Etappe 5: Usedom (Stadt) - Peenemünde has the most elevation gain for bird watching trails with 785 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Ostseeweg, which has 781 m of elevation gain.
Activities
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- Beach trails in Usedom Island Nature Park
- Easy trails in Usedom Island Nature Park
- Forest trails in Usedom Island Nature Park
- Lake trails in Usedom Island Nature Park
- Long trails in Usedom Island Nature Park
- Moderate trails in Usedom Island Nature Park
- River trails in Usedom Island Nature Park
- Trails with historic sites in Usedom Island Nature Park
- Trails with views in Usedom Island Nature Park
- Wildflower trails in Usedom Island Nature Park
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Points of interest
- Möwenort
- Weißer Berg
- Krumminer Wiek
- Achterwasser
- Aussichtsturm
- Schmollensee
- Größter Strandkorb der Welt
- Rieke Stein
- Natur Camping Usedom
- Streckelsberg
- ehem. Sauerstoffwerk II
- Hauptwache Heeresversuchsanstalt Peenemünde
- Nandalee Camping
- Spandowerhagener Wiek
- DLRG Wasserrettungsstation Zempin - Hauptwache
- Tauchgondel Zinnowitz
- Hauptwache Zinnowitz
- Großsteingrab Lütow 1
- Pommi’s Traumoase am Hünengrab
- Waldparkplatz Bansin