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: January 14, 2026

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1.79 km

View of the Baltic Sea through wind-bent trees

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The wind evaders are typical for the coastal section

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2.88 km

Entrance to the Gespensterwald

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If it's very stormy, then this "Unterschlumpf" is the place to go before continuing on the steep bank over a length of 1300 m along the ghost forest to Nienhagen

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3.08 km

View of the Baltic Sea from the Gespensterwald

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The bank is a bit broken but you have a great view of the Baltic Sea.

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3.28 km

View of the Gespensterwald from the beach

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From here you have a view of the ghost forest. You also walk right by the water, a unique combination. You also protect the forest, which is threatened by the …

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3.55 km

Nienhagen Ghost Forest

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The Nienhäger wood, the official name of the forest section around the seaside resort, better known as the ghost forest of Nienhagen, belongs to the forest of the Rostock district …

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4.13 km

Nienhagen Ghost Forest

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The steep coast in Nienhagen - consisting of ice age deposits - is characteristic of the state-recognized seaside resort and is therefore subject to strict protective conditions. Along the steep …

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4.68 km

Cliff coast near Nienhagen

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Great forest with crooked trees.

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4.75 km

Baltic Sea Resort Nienhagen

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The Ostseebad Nienhagen is located directly on the coast between Warnemünde and Heiligendamm. A natural sandy beach, which is lonely most of the year, offers recreation especially to those guests …

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6.74 km

Gespensterwald

Forest

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

2.49 km

2.42 km

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.76 km

2.21 km

1.74 km

1.31 km

574 m

< 100 m

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View of the Baltic Sea through wind-bent trees

Entrance to the Gespensterwald

View of the Baltic Sea from the Gespensterwald

View of the Gespensterwald from the beach

Nienhagen Ghost Forest

Nienhagen Ghost Forest

Cliff coast near Nienhagen

Baltic Sea Resort Nienhagen

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