Best trails near Kap Arkona
4.5(95 reviews)
Want to check out Kap Arkona from the trail? Good news: 4 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Kap Arkona from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 2 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kap Arkona are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (70)·Easy·4.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop with great views on Rügen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This beautiful route on the Wittow peninsula leads from Putgarten via Cape Arkona on paved paths. The car can be parked at the starting point at the Kap Arkona car park. From there it goes along fields first to the fishing village Vitt and then hikes along the coast with wonderful views over the Baltic Sea to the famous Cape Arkona and the historic lighthouses. A little further along the coast we return to the starting...
- 4.3 (18)·Easy·8.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, varied hiking trail on the island of Rügen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This hike on the Wittow peninsula begins in Varnkewitz and leads along the coast via Cape Arkona, the fishing village of Vitt and via Putgarten back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - North beach at Cape Arkona - Arkona beacon - Steep coast between Cape Arkona and Vitt - Chapel in Vitt
- 4.7 (2)·Moderate·24.1 mi·Est. 8–9 hrPicturesque and idyllic circular route along the northernmost tip of Rügen near Putgarten in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This idyllic circular route is ideal for a day trip by bike. It starts in Putnam and passes through the picturesque island towns of Vitt, Cape Arkona (where the famous lighthouse is located), Dranske and Altenkirchen. The trail runs mostly along the forested shoreline and offers the widest views of the Baltic Sea that Germany has to offer. Highlights: - Beautiful...
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·14.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hike on the Baltic Sea island of Rügen from Juliusruh, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The trail starts in Juliusruh and leads along the coast to the picturesque fishing village of Vitt and then to Cape Arkona, where the famous old lighthouse is located. Cape Arkona is one of the most popular excursion destinations on the Baltic Sea island and is a 43-metre-high cliff made of chalk and boulder clay on the Wittow peninsula. The coastal route definitely inspires a sense of adventure. At the...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Kap Arkona?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kap Arkona is Coastal Path Putgarten to Vitt via Cape Arkona, which has a 4.5 star rating from 70 reviews. This trail is 4.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 301 ft.
What is the longest trail near Kap Arkona?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kap Arkona is Kap Arkona - Putgarten - Dransk. This trail is estimated to be 24.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kap Arkona?
Kap Arkona: With an ascent of 1,053 ft, Kap Arkona - Putgarten - Dransk has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Juliusruh - Vitt - Kap Arkona - Putgarten with 656 ft of elevation gain.
