Best bird watching trails in Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve
4.5(106 reviews)
The Southeast Rügen nature reserve and biosphere reserve is located in the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and covers the southeast of the island of Rügen (including Granitz and Mönchgut), the Bodden waters (Rügischer Bodden) between Putbus and Thiessow, the outer coasts between Thiessow and Binz and the island of Vilm.
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- 4.4 (26)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic and varied circular hike to the Granitz hunting lodge near Zirkow, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This route explores many highlights southeast of Binz. It leads to the Kreuzeiche, the Schwarzer See and the Granitz hunting lodge. The hike mostly leads through the forest, now and then you can catch beautiful views over meadows and fields. Most of the hike is within the Southeast Ruegen Biosphere Reserve. Highlights: - Granitz hunting lodge - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna
- 4.3 (20)·Moderate·5 miIdyllic loop on the Klein Zicker peninsula, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This trail explores the southern tip of the peninsula with the villages of Thiessow and Klein Zicker. Part of the trail is the Mönchgut Südperd nature reserve and the Mönchgut Zicker nature reserve. In fine weather, marvellous views over the Mönchgut with the Zicker mountains and to the coast near Greifswald and Usedom with the offshore islands of Greifswalder Oie and Ruden can be enjoyed. With a bit of luck, surfers...
- 4.8 (10)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThe Hochuferwanderweg cannot be missed when visiting Rügen. Again and again there are wonderful views of the coast. After a detour to the Black Lake, it goes on and a little further into the beech forest and to the beautiful Granitz hunting lodge, from whose observation tower you can see the whole island on a clear day.
- 4.7 (12)·Moderate·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrA wonderful day tour in the coastal forest with great views of the Baltic Sea. Here nature is left to its own devices - you can relax and unwind. The path is marked with 19 boulders; In the Hotel Badehaus Goor you can get a brochure for a fee and there are also guided hikes.
- 4.1 (13)·Easy·5.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular walking or cycling route in the biosphere reserve of Southeast Ruegen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The Reddevitz peninsula, nestled between Having and Hagensche Wiek, is very popular with walkers and cyclists alike. The route across the peninsula, which is only up to 500 m wide, leads to the Reddevitzer Hoeft vantage point, where land and sea meet at a cliff more than 30 m high. Highlights of the route: - Hagensche Wiek - Having - Alt-Reddevitz - Viewpoint Reddevitzer Hoeft
- 4.6 (10)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis route begins in Putbus and leads over the Neuendorferweg to Neuendorf and the Rügischer Bodden. There is a beach there that is ideal for swimming on warm days. On the way back, the path leads through Wreechen, past the swan pond and back to the starting point. A nice short trip to the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve.
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·33.4 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrVaried circular route on Rügen. On this route you explore the southwestern tip of Rügen - down to Klein Zicker. The Mönchgut nature reserve, the Zicker sub-area and the salt marshes are particularly beautiful. The path leads through many small island villages such as Sellin, Göhren, Lobbe, Thiessow and Middelhagen. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshments
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·10.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrScenic bike tour on Rügen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania This wonderful bike tour enchants with fantastic sea views on its way from the idyllic Baltic Sea resort of Binz to Putbus. At a length of just over 20 km, it passes through pretty villages and directly along the water. There are refreshment stops and the starting point can be reached by bus and train (the starting and finishing points are the train stations in Binz and Putbus). Highlights of the tour: - Baltic resort Binz -...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for bird watching in Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for bird watching in Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve is Binz - Black Lake - Granitz Hunting Lodge, which has a 4.4 star rating from 26 reviews. This trail is 7.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 990 ft.
What is the longest bird watching trail in Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve is Binz - Sellin - Göhren - Halbinsel Zicker. This trail is estimated to be 33.4 mi long.
How many birding trails are in Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve?
There are 8 birding trails in Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve.These birding trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 106 AllTrails community reviews.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve?
Binz - Sellin - Göhren - Halbinsel Zicker has the most elevation gain for birding trails with 1,689 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Hochufer Trail and Granitz Hunting Lodge, which has 1,646 ft of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Hauptstrand
- Hundestrand
- Naturstrand
- Seebrücke Sellin
- Friedensberg
- Nordstrand
- Ufersicht Waldhalle
- Hügelgrab Göhren
- Grab eines finnischen Kriegers
- Tauchgondel Sellin
- Sellin Südstrand
- Tiki Beach (Sportstrand)
- Mönchgut, Aussichtsturm Zickersche Berge
- Saalsufer
- Großer Strand
- Strand Kleinhagen
- FKK Strand
- Baaber Bek
- Hagensche Wiek
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