West Beach, Darß – West Beach (Darß Peninsula) loop from Ahrenshoop

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Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Ostseebad Ahrenshoop

West Beach, Darß – West Beach (Darß Peninsula) loop from Ahrenshoop

Moderate

4.8

(33)

154

hikers

West Beach, Darß – West Beach (Darß Peninsula) loop from Ahrenshoop

03:35

14.2km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft

Darßer Schwelle

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.37 km

Dune Crossing in Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park

Highlight • Beach

Every 200 to 400 meters there are accesses.

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3.85 km

West Beach, Darß

Highlight • Beach

During our holiday in 2008, this original and unspoiled beach had us immediately excited. Due to its exposed location, it is not so crowded and you always find a nice lonely place, if you walk along the beach.

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4.22 km

Wind-Bent Trees at West Beach

Highlight • Natural Monument

These so-called wind-shaped trees are what make the West Beach so beautiful.

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5.03 km

West Beach (Darß Peninsula)

Highlight • Beach

The west beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Whether it's the beach itself, which seems to stretch itself endlessly, or the bizarre coastal …

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6.70 km

West Beach (Weststrand), Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park

Highlight • Beach

Extremely beautiful, even in winter it's worth a hike on the west beach - there's a lot to find.

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7.13 km

Wind-bent Pines on Weststrand

Highlight • Beach

Shaped by the stiff breeze from the Baltic Sea.

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8.27 km

Müllergraben Estuary at West Beach

Highlight • River

The surrounding swamp landscape is beautiful,

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9.76 km

Weststrand Beach, Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Sea love in storms
And wind and sun 😍😍😍😍

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12.7 km

Beach

14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

2.74 km

229 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

1.58 km

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

January 2, 2024,Einfach Strand, -Stillleben 🌊⛅😎

Today it was just supposed to be the beach. So get down to the water and head north. My goal was always an 'island tip' in the distance. I could have run further. But at some point I had to turn back, it doesn't stay light forever. Shortly before Ahrenshoop the (light) rain came. It was a fantastic day at …

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April 3, 2026,Runde am Darsser Weststrand ❤️🐶

On our first full day, we decided to take a walk on the Weststrand. Our furry friend feels absolutely at home on the beach, so we all had a great day and enjoyed the walk to the fullest ❤️

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