Best wildlife trails in Jasmund National Park
The Jasmund National Park is located on the Jasmund peninsula in the north-east of the island of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The protected area stretches from Sassnitz in the south to Lohme in the north. It is famous for the largest chalk cliffs in Germany, the Königsstuhl, which rise 118 m into the air, and a 500 m wide area of the Baltic Sea directly in front of the beach.
With an area of 3,070 hectares, the national park is the smallest national park in Germany and is characterized by its chalk-white cliffs and beech forests. These quaint old beech forests in the heart of the national park have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The forests partly enclose moors and springs. Many partners support and ensure that this unique nature is preserved for future generations.
Due to its location on the Baltic Sea, it is an excellent place to observe various bird species. The Hochuferweg trail is particularly popular with hikers, offering magnificent views of the cliffs and the Baltic Sea and allowing you to immerse yourself in the beautiful beech forest. Cycling through the shady forest is also a pleasure with some beautiful options of cycle paths.
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- 4.7 (96)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular panoramic hiking trail in the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This much-visited trail follows the blue bar markers. It starts in Sassnitz at the end of Weddingstraße at the entrance to the park and heads north along the beautiful Baltic Sea coast to Lohme. It offers a spectacular view of the Baltic Sea and the famous chalk cliffs. Ancient, magnificent beech forests are traversed, which are part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. In some places there is the...
- 4.6 (76)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular loop in the Jassmund National Park on Rügen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The loop through the UNESCO World Heritage National Park Jasmund on the largest, popular Baltic Sea island of Rügen offers some of the most beautiful views in Germany. In Sassnitz the bus to the park entrance can be takenor arrive by car. From there, the path leads through a beautiful beech forest with some impressive views of the chalk cliffs of the unique cliffs (note: stay on the path!). Again and again,...
- 4.5 (82)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic hike in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Jasmund Nature Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Hagen car park bus stop). Paid parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. There are also places to stop for refreshments. It starts in east Hagen and heads east towards the beautiful Victoria viewpoint and the famous Königstuhl (entrance for viewing) on the Baltic Sea coast of Rügen. The route passes numerous inland...
- 4.7 (21)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrCharming circular hike from Hagen, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. This hike begins in Hagen at the "Königsstuhl National Park Center" car park, which is subject to a charge, and makes a nice loop. It goes past the old peat bog in a northerly direction until just before Ranzow. There the path leads to the Hochuferweg and with a magnificent view of the Baltic Sea to the famous chalk cliffs Königsstuhl, whose visit requires an entrance fee. From there it continues on the high bank path past the...
- 4.9 (34)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route with great views in the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This circular route first leads via the Hochuferweg from Lohme and along a different route back to Lohme. Boredom will not arise here. The Hochuferweg, which leads through the Buchenwald World Heritage Site, offers wonderful views of the Baltic Sea and the chalk cliffs. Finally, the Stubbenkammer is reached and with it the National Park Center. The landmark of the park, the Königsstuhl, can...
- 4.6 (18)·Hard·16.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrPopular hike in the Jasmund National Park on the Baltic Sea island of Rügen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The Jasmund National Park is known for its unique chalk cliff formations and the near-natural beech forests, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The entire route from Lohme to Sassnitz leads along the cliffs through a beautiful beech forest with a few beach exit options. The best-known views are the Königstuhl, the Wissower Klinken and the Auguste-Victoria view. In Sassnitz it is...
- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic section of the Rügen coast route tour, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Stage 2 of the great long-distance hiking trail leads from Sassnitz to Lohme. It goes along the Hochuferweg, following the blue bar as a marker. It offers a spectacular view of the Baltic Sea and the famous chalk cliffs. Ancient, magnificent beech forests are traversed, which are part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. The famous Königsstuhl is also on the route. To visit the most famous chalk cliff, you have...
- 4.6 (14)·Hard·12.8 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This is a truly magnificent hike through the Jasmund National Park. The route not only leads along some of Rügen's most popular attractions, such as the famous chalk cliff "Königsstuhl", but also enchants with great views of the Baltic Sea and a route through the Stubnitz beech forest in Jasmund National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the Königsstuhl National Park Centre car park, which is subject to a...
- 3.8 (4)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular bike route through the Jasmund National Park, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. The cycle path through the national park begins in Sassnitz at the "Kreidefelsen" car park, which is subject to a charge. On the well-developed path, it is easy to drive through the beautiful shady beech forest. From the Buddenhagener Stern you can make a detour to the UNESCO World Heritage Forum on the designated cycle path. Otherwise, continue in the direction of Hagen and to the Königsstuhl National Park...
- 4.1 (4)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly hike near Gummanz, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. From the parking lot it is only a few meters to the Chalk Museum Rügen. The interactive exhibition conveys interesting facts about the origin, structure and use of chalk. An interesting nature trail runs along the protected biotope to the "Kleinen Königsstuhl". The natural development in the disused chalk quarries can be followed along the circular route from the Chalk Museum. From the "beautiful view" you have the best view of...
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The National Park Center is located at the famous Königsstuhl in the Stubbenkammer. Here, an adventure exhibition and a World Heritage Cinema provide up-close impressions of the national park. It is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm from November to March. In April, May, September and October, the center is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. From June to August the center is open from 9 am to 7 pm. The last admission to the multivision cinema is 20 minutes before closing time and the last admission to the exhibition is 1 hour before closing time. The visitor center costs admission.
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Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Jasmund National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike in Jasmund National Park is Hochuferweg Jasmund, which has a 4.7 star rating from 96 reviews. This trail is 7.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,217 ft.
What is the longest wildlife trail in Jasmund National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Jasmund National Park is Lohme - Weltnaturerbe Buchenwälde - Sassnitz. This trail is estimated to be 16.3 mi long.
How many wildlife trails are in Jasmund National Park?
There are 12 wildlife trails in Jasmund National Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 361 AllTrails community reviews.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Jasmund National Park?
Lohme - Weltnaturerbe Buchenwälde - Sassnitz has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 2,372 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Hagen - World Natural Heritage Beech Forests of the Stubnitz - Sassnitz, which has 1,968 ft of elevation gain.
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- Wissower Klinken
- Karin-Christiane-Sicht
- Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Aussicht
- Herthaburg
- Skywalk Königsstuhl
- Victoria-Sicht
- Großsteingrab Sassnitz-Waldhalle 1
- Auguste-Viktoria-Sicht
- Wissower Klinken
- Königsstuhl
- Großsteingrab Hagen-Stubnitz 1
- Königsstuhl
- Opferstein Quoltitz
- Lenzberg
- Herthabuche
- Ehemaliges Leuchtfeuer Ranzow
- Großsteingrab Sassnitz-Waldhalle 2
- Naturcamping Rügen
- Kleiner Königsstuhl