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Germany
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Vorpommern-Rügen
Insel Hiddensee

Baltic coast – Altbessin loop from Insel Hiddensee

Hard

4.8

(17)

115

hikers

Baltic coast – Altbessin loop from Insel Hiddensee

06:58

27.4km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft

Dünenheide

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575 m

Groynes on the West Coast

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A beautiful sandy beach that stretches from southern Gellen to Kloster. The entire stretch of beach is lined with groynes, so be careful when swimming.

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1.69 km

Impressive nature, you can wander through it criss-cross on narrow paths.

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2.04 km

Hiddensee Coastal Heathland

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The coastal heath on Hiddensee is the largest contiguous heathland on the Baltic coast.

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13.7 km

Birdwatching Hut at Alter Bessin

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Great viewpoint for bird watching, definitely bring binoculars

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13.7 km

Alt-Bessin Observation Point

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Be sure to bring a pair of binoculars, this place is perfect for bird watching.

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14.7 km

Altbessin

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The Alt-Bessin is part of the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park. A beautiful hike leads to an observation tower with a view of the lagoon.

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19.3 km

Kloster Harbor

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A small port in the north of Hiddensee. The sailing harbor can also be seen from the Kloster harbor. Both the ferry and the water taxi dock here. The port …

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20.2 km

View of the Vitter Bodden

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On this way you have a wonderful view of the Vitter Bodden - a view that the grazing sheep can enjoy extensively. The water in the lagoon is quite shallow …

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27.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.4 km

5.81 km

5.33 km

4.95 km

Surfaces

12.9 km

12.2 km

1.86 km

398 m

131 m

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