Best trails near Weststrand
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Want to check out Weststrand from the trail? Good news: 14 trails will get you there, including camping, hiking, and birding trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Weststrand from one of 6 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Weststrand are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (61)·Easy·7.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrWonderful loop in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This is a great family hike. Beginning in Prerow, the route leads in the direction of "Baustelle der Natur" to the Darßer Ort loop. It then runs through the enchanted Darßwald up to the lighthouse. Here the natural power of wind and waves can be felt during a walk along the beautiful sandy beach. In the Darßer Ort, the Natureum can be explored for a fee, there is also a café and a toilet here. Highlights: - viewing platforms - Natureum
- 4.4 (35)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular, panoramic hiking trail in the Vorpommerische-Boddenlandschaft National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The hike leads over the lighthouse path to the famous lighthouse. On this hike you go through the rustic Darßwald, along the cliffs, always with a view of the Baltic Sea. Highlights of the hike: - Sand dunes - Baltic Sea view - Darßer Westrand
- 4.8 (9)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrWonderful loop on the Darß, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The starting point for the short hike is the Natureum at the Darßer lighthouse. Here is lots to learn about the marine world and the habitats of the national park and its inhabitants. The lighthouse offers a breathtaking view over the national park and anyone who visits the Natureum can also stop off at the café there. The hike leads through alder forests, over boardwalks through the dunes and to several viewpoints. With a bit of...
- 4.7 (16)·Easy·19 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPromising round tour over the Darß, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. After a relaxing drive over the dike along the Bodden you will reach Wieck a. Darß. The town center invites visitors to linger, including the Darßer Arche National Park Information and Guest Center, which presents an exhibition about the National Park to interested visitors. Past Wiecker Hafen and over the Südkaten the Darß tour leads through the meadow landscape on paved paths and finally back to the starting point, the port...
- 4.5 (15)·Easy·5.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania This is a very easy hike through the Darßer Jungle, which is worthwhile both on foot and by bike. From the car park at the Hotel Bernstein in Prerow, the route follows the middle path to the western beach of Darss. The way back is the same. This route is also doable for families with children. Highlights of the hike: - Baltic Sea resort of Prerow - Darss West Beach - Darßer Jungle - child...
- 4.6 (14)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This beautiful route connects some of the top attractions of Darss. From the Baltic Sea resort of Prerow, you walk through the Darsser primeval forest to Darsser Ort. A visit to the Natureum is worthwhile here. Then you follow the popular Darsser Ort loop trail and then return to Prerow on the trail you have already walked. Highlights of the hike: - Darsser Jungle - Natureum Darsser Ort -...
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular and picturesque loop through the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park near Born a. Darss in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. Let's start at the "Drei Eichen" car park near Ahrenshoop. The route leads through the Darßwald (wild boars live here) via a clearing directly to an upstream dune to the west beach. Now, the route returns to the route's starting point on the beach. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshments
- 4.2 (12)·Moderate·19.5 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPromising, natural cycle tour near Zingst, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. This beautiful cycle tour to the lighthouse on Darss West Beach always offers beautiful views of the region. The route leads through a large part of the national park Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft and through the Darss primeval forest. Every now and then you pass smaller towns with local, cultural and historical sights. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Lighthouse on the...
- 4.2 (9)·Easy·5.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThe starting point is the Drei Eichen car park. It is hiked through the Darßwald on the Old Mecklenburg Way, past alder quarries and beech forests. Further north, the old sea shore is crossed over the Great Star. Where the beach was 7,000 years ago, the land area of the Neudarß begins today with the striking alternation of Reffen (old beach walls) and Riegen (old beach lakes and moors). After about 500 meters, turn onto Müllerweg and walk west to the beach. A special natural beach begins...
- 4.2 (5)·Moderate·16 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular bike tour in the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This cycle tour leads from Born am Darss to the Darsser Ort lighthouse and back again. If you want to shorten the tour, you can skip the detour on the Mittelweg to Sueder Bramhakensee. After the tour, there is a place to stop at the Walfischhaus organic restaurant (reservation is recommended). Highlights of the tour: - Sea views - Darsser Jungle - Lighthouse - Natureum Darsser Ort (optional)
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Weststrand?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Weststrand. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Weststrand?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Weststrand is Prerow - Darßer Ort, which has a 4.3 star rating from 61 reviews. This trail is 7.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 200 ft.
What is the longest trail near Weststrand?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Weststrand is Runde ab Prerow durch Darßer Wald. This trail is estimated to be 28.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Weststrand?
Weststrand: With an ascent of 1,295 ft, Runde ab Prerow durch Darßer Wald has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Wald und Wiesen with 885 ft of elevation gain.
