Best beach trails in Insel Hiddensee
4.7(26 reviews)
Explore the most popular beach trails near Insel Hiddensee 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
- 5.0 (7)·Hard·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThe hike begins north of Kloster, at the Dornbusch National Park access area. Bicycles should be parked in the bicycle parking lot. A paved road leads up the hill to the legendary Inselblick, which offers a view from the bay over the southern part of the island to the open Baltic Sea. The church towers of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund greet you from the horizon. Shortly afterwards you reach the lighthouse. From the gallery you have a breathtaking view over the national park, as far as Rügen...
- 3.9 (8)·Easy·19.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPicturesque bike tour around the car-free island of Hiddensee in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The route starts in Vitte and leads through the villages of Grieben, Kloster and Neuendorf and always offers beautiful views of the region. On the lighthouse in Hiddensee you can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the entire island, the bay and the Baltic Sea. There are numerous rest and refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Vitte with Gerhart Hauptmann house - Monastery - Lighthouse...
- 4.8 (10)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque, idyllic loop on the car-free island of Hiddensee in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This idyllic loop starts in Kloster and first leads to the Altbessin nature reserve with its protected flora and fauna. Water birds and - with a bit of luck - adders and grass snakes can be spotted here. The route continues along the Hochuferweg trail through the Dornbuschwald forest to the Bakenberg (the highest point on the island) with its lighthouse built in 1888. The descent to Enddorn begins...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·1.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThe Dünenheide educational trail begins at the entrance to the National Park between Vitte and Neuendorf, near the Hotel Heiderose. A leaflet is available in the National Park House and at https://www.nationalpark-vorpommersche-boddenlandschaft.de/service/downloads-publikationen#c2868. Information about this special landscape is available at marked points. The dwarf shrubs heather, crowberry, creeping willow and individual pines determine the landscape. Special features such as bell heather,...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest beach trail in Insel Hiddensee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Insel Hiddensee is Rund um die Insel Hiddensee. This trail is estimated to be 19.6 mi long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Insel Hiddensee?
Insel Hiddensee: With an ascent of 633 ft, Rund um die Insel Hiddensee has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Kloster and Dornbusch Loop with 436 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult beach trail in Insel Hiddensee?
The most popular and difficult beach trail in Insel Hiddensee is Dornbusch with a 5.0-star rating from 7 reviews.