Forest Trail on Usedom Island – Dutch Windmill Benz loop from Bansin Seebad

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Forest Trail on Usedom Island – Dutch Windmill Benz loop from Bansin Seebad

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Forest Trail on Usedom Island – Dutch Windmill Benz loop from Bansin Seebad

04:05

15.4km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

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Insel Usedom

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.43 km

Forest Trail on Usedom Island

Highlight • Forest

It goes up and down here. Judging by the anthill, the forest here seems pretty intact

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1.78 km

Great Crab Lake Sand Beach

Highlight • Beach

The area around the Waldcafé Fangel, which is idyllically located in the forest, is also home to the large Krebssee. On beautiful, shady forest paths you can reach some sandy …

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3.89 km

Sellin Village Entrance

Highlight • Settlement

In Sellin on the island of Usedom, many former fishermen's cottages have been converted into holiday apartments. Former smokehouses at the entrance to the village hint at its fishing past.

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6.70 km

St. Petri Church Benz

Highlight • Religious Site

The church ⛪️ in Benz is worth a stop. There is a bicycle service station next door.

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7.06 km

Path to the Holländermühle in Benz

Highlight • Trail

A pleasant path leads up some steps to the Dutch windmill in Benz.

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7.23 km

Dutch Windmill Benz

Highlight • Monument

Beautifully preserved Dutch windmill. Renovated in 1992 and owned by the Kulturmühle Benz e. V. association.

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8.62 km

Kückelsberg Observation Tower and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

South of the municipality of Benz, on the Kückelsberg, stands the observation tower of the same name. As soon as you climb the wooden steps, the viewing platform offers you a wonderful view over the Swiss region of Usedom.

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13.2 km

Little Krebssee

Highlight • Lake

Here in the village of Neu-Sallenthin, which is quietly located between the small and large Krebssee, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the blue Krebssee. On its shores you will find bathing areas and places to sunbathe and relax.

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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

2.07 km

1.55 km

670 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

3.74 km

2.31 km

2.21 km

2.11 km

167 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 30 October

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Comments

August 10, 2022,Usedomer Schweiz

Starting in Bansin, today's hike took us through Usedom Switzerland.
Past the Schmollensee, the two Krebssees and a few small towns, there was always a lot to discover on the way.
2 fairly high observation towers also allowed a spectacular all-round view of Usedom.

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September 6, 2024,Schöner Waldweg – Holländermühle Benz Runde von Seebad Heringsdorf

Today I'm out and about without my four paws. In addition to the beach, the island also has some beautiful forest and hiking trails. At KM 8.05 you should turn right. There is a very nice coffee garden up there.

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March 9, 2025,Seentour im ruhigen Hinterland von Usedom

2nd tour for today after the sunrise walk... This time I chose a contrasting program to the tourist miles on the coast. My hike through the Swiss of Usedom started in the village of Bansin and led along the Schmollensee to Benz. From there I went along the Gothensee and the two Krebsseen back to the starting point. I saw …

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March 8, 2025,DE - Schöner Waldweg – Holländermühle Benz Runde von Benz

We started today in Benz. The weather was perfect, the mood was great!😃 A special highlight of our tour was St. Peter's Church, a true jewel of the region.👌🏻
St. Peter's Church is one of the oldest churches on Usedom and is an important historical and cultural monument. It was built in the 13th century and impresses with its simple …

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July 20, 2022,Holländermühle Benz – Kückelsberg Runde von Bansin Seebad

This beautiful tour was far more enjoyable than laying on the hot grill on the beach. There were many in the shade, but also a few in the blazing sun.

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January 16, 2022,Usedomer Schweiz-zwischen Buchenwäldern und Seen...

Hey Peter, actually I didn't want to put you online😅 but you have them
Booster bottles not on it🤣
And it's always interesting how everyone sees the tour with their eyes and how different the photos are sometimes😉

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January 16, 2022,2G+ mit Booster: Grauer Himmel, gute Gespräche + Glückschwein und Genuss (Booster)😉😅😊

The continuation of the 2G+ tour from December followed this Sunday 😉
A very different area, but once again very beautiful.
Very varied, very entertaining - and above all very interesting with the Benzer church, the mill and the small observation towers on the way.
Unfortunately, there were only 3 of the 7 lakes at the 7 lake view - …

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March 31, 2026,Hagelschlag in der Schweiz

Just now in Swinemünde, we are drawn to the mountains. What could be closer than Switzerland. Usedom Switzerland, of course. That's what the hilly region between the Baltic coast and the Achterwasser, between Bansin and Benz, is called. The weather forecast promises April weather. Everything included, the full blast.

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