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Best wildlife trails in Usedom Island Nature Park

Best wildlife trails in Usedom Island Nature Park

4.1(109 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.

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. 14.5–16 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 (13)·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 - Grosser Krebssee Lake

    4.0 (9)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic circular hike in the lake district on Usedom in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This beautiful lake tour runs through the Schmollensee, Groß Krebs-See and the Kleiner Krebssee nature reserve. These four lakes form a unique landscape panorama that is well worth seeing. Most of the trail is heavily wooded with some clearings and views of the lakes. North of Alt-Sallenthin there is a wooden observation tower from which you can see both the four lakes and the coast of the island of Usedom...

  4. #4 - Zempin - Zinnowitz Beach Path

    4.0 (4)·Easy·8.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular loop on the dike on Usedom near Zempin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It starts on the main street at the seaside resort of Zempin towards the Dünensteig on the Baltic Sea beach. The route leads along the coast to the seaside resort of Zinnowitz. The path then leads through the town to the other side of the bay. There it goes along the water again back to Zempin. It is recommended to bring binoculars. With some luck, sea eagles can be observed on the Achterwasser. Highlights: - View...

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

    4.7 (7)·Easy·7.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 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 - Borgwald near Mellenthin

    4.0 (7)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Charming circular walk near Mellenthin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The round starts at the moated castle Mellenthin, which was built in the 16th century. After an eventful history, today the castle houses a hotel with gastronomy, its own brewery and a coffee roastery. The route leads from there into the forest around the castle, which is called Borgwald and is a nice place for a short break into nature. Highlights: - Mellenthin moated castle - Borgwald

  7. #7 - Kamp - Rosenhäger Beck

    4.3 (2)·Easy·5.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  8. #8 - Schmollensee Usedom

    3.3 (9)·Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Idyllic lake tour on Usedom, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This is a beautiful loop around the idyllic Schmollensee lake, with plenty of opportunities to rest and relax away from the crowded beach resorts. The route passes through several small villages surrounding the lake, including Sellin, Stoben, and Pudagla, where lovely places exist to stop and rest. There are also several places to camp. Caution! Part of the route runs alongside the main road. Highlights: - Bathing spots -...

  9. #9 - Peenemünde - Karlshagen Loop

    3.9 (4)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    This hike begins in Peenemünde and explores a large part of the northern part of the island of Usedom. The first part leads along the Peene River and then reaches Karlshagen. Since the Paht is a show, it remains a little set back from the sea in the wooded area. But you can also hike along the sandy beach and later turn back on the path.

  10. #10 - From Lütow to Zinnowitz

    4.6 (2)·Moderate·19.1 mi·Est. 7–7.5 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.
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Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Usedom Island Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike 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 2,562 ft.

What is the longest wildlife trail in Usedom Island Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Usedom Island Nature Park is Usedom Zirchow - Heringsdorf - Bansin. This trail is estimated to be 45.4 mi long.

How many wildlife trails are in Usedom Island Nature Park?

There are 15 wildlife trails in Usedom Island Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 109 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Usedom Zirchow - Heringsdorf - Bansin has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 2,841 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Ostseeweg, which has 2,562 ft of elevation gain.

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