West Beach (Darß Peninsula) – Darss Forest loop from Ahrenshoop

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Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Ostseebad Ahrenshoop

West Beach (Darß Peninsula) – Darss Forest loop from Ahrenshoop

Moderate

4.8

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hikers

West Beach (Darß Peninsula) – Darss Forest loop from Ahrenshoop

03:44

14.8km

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: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Kernzone

Nationalpark Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft

Darßer Schwelle

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.95 km

Beach

4.32 km

Wind-Bent Trees at West Beach

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

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4.80 km

Steinernes Reff Beach Access

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The countless logs lying around make it the ideal adventure playground for children of all ages

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5.25 km

West Beach (Darß Peninsula)

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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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6.22 km

Müllergraben Estuary at West Beach

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The surrounding swamp landscape is beautiful,

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7.31 km

Darss Forest

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Rustic trees that stay where they are when they fall.

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10.2 km

Natural beach 🐟🚴🌊☀️

Highlight • Beach

Informative board on the subject of dunes, which explains their nature, formation and function.

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10.2 km

Weststrand Forest and Beach, Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park

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Here you can choose whether the forest is the beach walk, the transitions make it possible.

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10.6 km

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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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

6.16 km

229 m

Surfaces

8.28 km

4.49 km

1.62 km

271 m

113 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 22 October

12°C

7°C

61 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

January 1, 2022,Darßer Weststrand

New Years Tour 2022.
The tour led to the Darßer West Beach. A lot of other people and lots of great dogs had the idea, but the further north we hiked, the less crowded it got and the beach with the directly adjacent forest became more and more pristine. The way back led through the forest with many beeches. The …

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