Best river trails in Greifswald
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Explore the most popular river trails near Greifswald with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 3.9 (19)·Easy·7.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrA round trip all the way along the Ryck River. It begins near the center of Greifwald and leads to Wieck. It's fun to cross the bridge and walk to the top of the pier with a view of the Danish Wiek. Ideal for a run or a bike ride with plenty of places to rest or eat if desired.
- 4.8 (5)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrBeautiful city walk in Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This short route passes through many of the small parks that surround Greifswald's city center, including the Credner Anlagen and Kastanienwall. The northern section is also by the museum harbor along the Ryck. Ideal for a run to explore the green zones in the city center. Of course, there are also plenty of opportunities to take a detour into the city center. Highlights: - Historic city wall - Greifswald zoo - Chestnut wall -...
- 4.3 (9)·Easy·7.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis route can be started at the Wiecker bridge or at the pedestrian bridge at the museum harbor in Greifswald city center. A large part of the route runs along the Ryck, the rest on the north side of the river, mostly along the Ladebower Chaussee. The route offers beautiful views of the river, the swamps, and the city itself.
- 3.9 (6)·Easy·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPicturesque circular hike through Greifswald in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This idyllic circular walk through the historic city center starts at the Steinbecker Bridge. St. Mary's Church and the Cathedral of St. Nikolai as well as the market square with its impressive architecture are particularly worth seeing. Highlights: - Historical old city - St. Mary's Church - Cathedral of St. Nikolai - Refreshments
- 4.0 (5)·Easy·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThe ruins of Eldema Monastery and its remains give an idea of how big the original monastery actually was. The ruin is in a public park. Information boards have been set up at various points that provide information about the location of the walls and parts of the building and show the floor plan of the monastery with historical details. An impressive monastery as a witness of history today.
- 4.8 (3)·Easy·6.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPicturesque circular route near Greifswald in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Explore the eastern part of Greifswald on this idyllic circular route. The route runs along the towpath on the Ryck and leads through the Eldena nature reserve with the Eldena monastery ruins and through the city park. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Monastery ruins Eldena - Refreshments
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPicturesque, idyllic circular hike around Wieck near Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This idyllic circular hike starts at the neo-Romanesque Bugenhagen Church in Wieck, leads over to the banks of the Dänische Wiek, out onto the pier and through the small town center back to the starting point of the tour. On the way you can expect many wonderful views of the Ryck and the port of Wieck. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Picturesque town of Wieck - Refreshments
- 4.1 (3)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPicturesque and idyllic circular route near Greifswald, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. This idyllic circular hike starts at the Wiecker Bridge in the Eldena district of Greifswald and leads through the Eldena nature reserve, which borders directly on the city - a beautiful mixed forest with impressive old and tall trees. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Greifswald?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Greifswald is Runde ab Wiek - Greifswald. This trail is estimated to be 7.6 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Greifswald?
Greifswald: With an ascent of 344 ft, Eldena Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Treidelpfad - Eldena - Stadtpark with 314 ft of elevation gain.