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Best bird watching trails in Usedom Island Nature Park

Best bird watching trails in Usedom Island Nature Park

4.2(96 reviews)

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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The Usedom Island Nature Park covers almost the entire area of Germany's most popular vacation island, Usedom. The diversity of habitats provides suitable living conditions for numerous (endangered) animal and plant species. Hardly anywhere else can you find so many different types of landscape in such a small area: Baltic Sea beaches and inland coasts, lakes and moors, beech forests and dune pines combine with small villages in an old cultural landscape to create a mosaic that surprises with its diversity.

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Top sights

Möwenort
Möwenort
Cape
Weißer Berg
Weißer Berg
Peak
Krumminer Wiek
Krumminer Wiek
Bay
Achterwasser
Achterwasser
Bay
Aussichtsturm
Aussichtsturm
Viewpoint
Schmollensee
Schmollensee
Lake

Top trails

  1. #1 - Ostseeweg

    4.4 (37)·Moderate·41.3 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hr
    Beautiful bike tour from Zinnowitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The Baltic Sea Trail leads along the north German Baltic Sea coast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Here you can experience maritime flair, rustic forests and the rugged Baltic Sea coast. This route leads from Zinnowitz via Heringsdorf to Swinemünde on the Polish border and back again. It is a great way to explore the coastal part of the island of Usedom. The route follows the course of the Osteseeküstenradweg (D2). Highlights: - View...

  2. #2 - Gnitz Loop

    4.4 (14)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Promising, beautiful circular hiking trail on the Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This unique round tour offers great views and leads through a backdrop of reeds, green forests and wide fields. You can discover wild cliffs and blooming salt marshes, wide dunes and watch birds such as the rare sand martin. The view of the Krumminer Wiek and the Peene River is particularly outstanding. Highlights of the hike: - White mountain cliffs - The southern tip of the Gnitz nature reserve -...

  3. #3 - Usedoms Südspitz Gnitz

    3.9 (14)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Wild steep banks, wooded ridges and open dunes characterize the coastal strip on the holiday island of Usedom. Away from the holiday pools, you can experience a true paradise here in the nature reserve. The Gnitz peninsula is home to some sea eagles and rare sand martins. Particularly noteworthy is the White Mountain, from which you have a great view of the Peene River.

  4. #4 - Muehlenbake from Heringsdorf

    4.8 (11)·Moderate·15 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Panoramic loop trail in the Usedom Island Nature Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This transnational hike, jog or bike tour begins in Heringsdorf on the German island of Usedom. The turning point is the mill beacon in Świnoujście in Poland. The landmark of the spa town on the Baltic Sea was built in 1874. Both in the city center and in the spa district of Świnoujście there are all kinds of sights such as the historic town hall (with fishing museum) or the spa park. Highlights of the...

  5. #5 - Achterwasser - Lütow - Gnitz - Netzelkow

    4.7 (7)·Easy·7.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    From the start it goes through the Gnitz nature reserve to the Weißer Berg viewpoint. From there you have a wonderful view of the cliffs and the backwaters. Through the forest to the megalithic passage grave Lütow and from there to the brick church in Netzelkow. It goes back on the dike with a view of the backwaters.

  6. #6 - Kamp - Rosenhäger Beck

    4.3 (2)·Easy·5.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  7. #7 - Am Peneestrom entlang: Karlshagen - Freest - Wolgast

    3.7 (3)·Moderate·20.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    This route explores a large part of the Peene River, half on the island of Usedom and half on the German mainland. As shown here, the trail starts near Karlshagen, but you can also start it in other cities such as Wolgast or Peenemünde. For the route you also have to take a ferry from Peenemünde to Freest.

  8. #8 - From Lütow to Zinnowitz

    4.6 (2)·Moderate·19.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    A nice round over the wide landscapes of the Gnitz peninsula. With a little luck you can spot gray herons, sand martins and ospreys on the eastern bank of the island of Görmitz. The route offers views of the Pomeranian Bay and the backwater and leads through several forest areas, which makes the route very varied.

  9. #9 - Um Freest und Kröslin

    3.5 (3)·Easy·5.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    It starts at the port of Freest. Once across the meadows on a field path to Kröslin, look at the old church. A marina was built in Kröslin that you can see. Then it goes back to Freest on a dike. From the dike you had a very good view of the power station in Peenemünde. After all, it is opposite.
  10. Radfernweg Berlin-Usedom Etappe 5: Usedom (Stadt) - Peenemünde

    #10 - Radfernweg Berlin-Usedom Etappe 5: Usedom (Stadt) - Peenemünde

    4.1 (3)·Moderate·43.6 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hr
    This route explores a large part of the island of Usedom. It begins in the city of Usedom and ends in Peenemünde. Most of the path leads along the Baltic Sea coast and offers great views of the Pomeranian Bay. On the way it goes through forests and cities with refreshment stops and resting places. There are also several lakes.
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail to hike for bird watching in Usedom Island Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for bird watching in Usedom Island Nature Park is Ostseeweg, which has a 4.4 star rating from 37 reviews. This trail is 41.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,059 ft.

What is the longest bird watching trail in Usedom Island Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Usedom Island Nature Park is Radfernweg Berlin-Usedom Etappe 5: Usedom (Stadt) - Peenemünde. This trail is estimated to be 43.6 mi long.

How many birding trails are in Usedom Island Nature Park?

There are 10 birding trails in Usedom Island Nature Park.These birding trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 96 AllTrails community reviews.

Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Usedom Island Nature Park?

Radfernweg Berlin-Usedom Etappe 5: Usedom (Stadt) - Peenemünde has the most elevation gain for birding trails with 2,575 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Ostseeweg, which has 2,562 ft of elevation gain.

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