Best dogs on leash trails in Insel Hiddensee

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...

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...

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,...