Best wildlife 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...
- 4.0 (9)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic 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...
- 4.0 (4)·Easy·13.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular route on the dyke on Usedom near Zempin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Start in the main street at the seaside resort of Zempin towards the Dünensteig (dune path) on the Baltic Sea beach. The route leads along the coast to the seaside resort of Zinnowitz. The trail then leads through the town to the other side of the bay. There, it goes back along the water to Zempin. It is recommended to bring binoculars. With some luck, sea eagles can be observed on the...
- 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.
- 4.0 (7)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrCharming circular walk near Mellenthin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The loop begins at Mellenthin moated castle, which was built in the 16th century. After a chequered history, the castle now houses a hotel with gastronomy, its own brewery and a coffee roastery. The route leads from there into the forest around the castle, called Borgwald, which is a beautiful place for a short break in nature. Highlights: - Mellenthin moated castle - Borgwald
- 3.3 (9)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic lake tour on Usedom, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This is a beautiful circular route around the idyllic Schmollensee lake, with plenty of opportunities to rest and relax away from the crowded beach resorts. The trail passes through several small villages surrounding the lake, including Sellin, Stoben, and Pudagla, where lovely places exist to stop and rest. There are also a few places to camp. Caution! Part of the route runs alongside the main road. Highlights: - Bathing spots -...
- 3.9 (4)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis hike starts in Peenemünde and explores a large part of the northern part of the island of Usedom. The first part leads along the Peenestrom and then reaches Karlshagen. As the Paht is a show, it remains in the wooded area a little set back from the sea. However, you can also walk along the sandy beach and later rejoin the path.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Usedom Island Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail 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 wildlife trail in Usedom Island Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Usedom Island Nature Park is Usedom Zirchow - Heringsdorf - Bansin. This trail is estimated to be 73.1 km long.
How many wildlife trails are in Usedom Island Nature Park?
There are 15 wildlife trails in Usedom Island Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 109 AllTrails community reviews.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Usedom Island Nature Park?
Usedom Zirchow - Heringsdorf - Bansin has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 866 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Ostseeweg, which has 781 m of elevation gain.
Activities
Attractions
- 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
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- Wildflower trails in Usedom Island Nature Park
- Wildlife trails in Usedom Island Nature Park
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