Best bird watching trails in Insel Hiddensee

The 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...

This picturesque journey begins in the historic fishing village of Neuendorf and stretches across the car-free Söte Länneken Hiddensee. The route gives a holistic overview of the island's diverse landscapes, from the salt marshes in the south to the hilly dune heath in the center. You can expect a change from paved village roads to soft sandy paths through the dunes and firm forest paths near the coast. Hiddensee has an eventful history as a retreat for famous intellectuals such as Albert...

Bicycles can be parked at the entrance gate. The old Bessin is pasture area. Therefore it is forbidden to bring bicycles and dogs. A path meanders over the headland to the observation tower on the southern tip. On the way there are numerous plants to discover that thrive on the nutrient-poor alluvial land. In addition to various thorn bushes, the splendor of flowers is a highlight in spring. From the observation tower you have a good view of the wind flats in the national park core zone....

The 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,...