On the Wittow peninsula in the north of the island of Rügen there is a 45 meter high cliff consisting of chalk and clay till - Cape Arkona. Once a cult site of the Ranen, the almost northernmost point of Rügen is one of the most popular excursion destinations on the island. From the cliff you have an impressive view over the Baltic Sea.

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November 19, 2024

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The Arkona lighthouse can be easily reached from Putgarten on foot, by bike or on the “Kap Arkona train”.

Anyone who has climbed the 175 steps will be treated to …

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Andi I. & Marini I.

May 15, 2019

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The ascent to Lighthouse is not very easy on the last stretch, because then after you have made the 102 steps over a small iron ladder up to the observation deck, but it's worth it

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1. Vitt fishing village – Schinkelturm, Cape Arkona loop from Am Parkplatz

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2. Lighthouses at Cape Arkona – View of Kap Arkona loop from Am Parkplatz

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Vitt fishing village – View of Kap Arkona loop from Putgarten

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Putgarten, Vorpommern-Rügen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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1. Vitt fishing village – Schinkelturm, Cape Arkona loop from Am Parkplatz

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3. Vitt fishing village – View of Kap Arkona loop from Putgarten

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