Itinerary

From the Stralsund promenade, you can see the island of Rügen on the other side of the Stralsund.

In the morning, the ferry will take you to the island of Hiddensee. Explore the small, car-free island on foot. Your route leads through the moors of Neuendorf via Vitte to Kloster. Afternoon by boat on a leisurely journey accompanied by beautiful views of the Wittow Peninsula.

approx. 18 km | 4 hours | Ascent 10 m | Descent 10 m

You walk along the cliffs to the north cape of the island. Parts of the path lead along the beach or the high bank. From Jaromarsburg, a well-preserved earth wall, you can look far over the Baltic Sea.

approx. 24 km | 6 hours | Ascent 110 m | Descent 110 m

In the morning the path leads either along the Bodden or along the Schaabe beach to Glowe. Nice cafes and restaurants invite you to stop here. From Glowe with a short transfer to the Königsstuhl. From there, the walk leads via the charming chalk coast through the Jasmund National Park to Sassnitz.

approx. 24 km | 6 hours | Ascent 220 m | Descent 300 m

After breakfast, a ferry will take you to Binz. There, the busy promenade invites you to stroll. From the tower of the Granitz hunting lodge, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the coast and the sea.

approx. 26 km | 4.5 hours | Ascent 150 m | Descent 150 m

You first walk over from Granitz to Sellin. The path takes you along the high bank to the beach in Baabe and through the Baaber Heide to Göhren. As far as your feet can carry you, the walk can lead to the south of the Mönchsgut peninsula. The "Racing Roland" takes you back from Göhren to Binz or Sellin.

approx. 22 km | 4 hours | Ascent 10 m | Descent 10 m

Again over the Granitz, the trail goes along the Greifswalder Bodden to Putbus. On this route, the walk can also be shortened with the "Racing Roland". Large sections of attractive hiking trails lead directly along the banks of the Bodden. Finally, at the end of your journey, take the train back from Putbus to Stralsund.

approx. 20 km | 5 hours | Ascent 260 m | Descent 230 m

Departure from Stralsund or spend extra nights in the city or surrounding region.

Route map and overview

You walk alternately on small side roads, tarmac roads or sandy forest and field paths. The landscape of the island of Rügen is mainly flat to slightly hilly. You must have a good basic condition.

Prices and dates

Accommodation in guesthouses, 2** 3*** and 4**** hotels

Hotel lists are available on request for all holidays

Prices per person in GBP

Services & Information

Further information about this walking holiday

Included / Not included

Including

7 nights as described, including breakfast
Stralsund-Hiddensee crossing
Hiddensee-Rügen crossing
Transfer Glowe-Hagen
Train ride Putbus-Stralsund
Luggage transfer(s)
Travel folder 1 x per room (German, English with route and overview maps, detailed route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers, luggage labels)
Own signage on the route
GPS data available on request
Service Hotline

Not included

Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid locally
Boat trip Sassnitz-Binz/Sellin, approx. €9 per person
Train journey Göhren-Binz/Sellin, approx. €7 per person

Travel information

Train: Stralsund station, from Berlin or Hamburg in approx. 3 hours
Airport: Rostock or Berlin, and by train in about 3 hours by train to Stralsund
Parking: Limited number of parking spaces at the hotel, approx. €6 to €20 per day, no advance reservation. Unguarded parking near the hotel approx. €3 per day, no prior reservation.

Rugen Island and Stralsund

Details about walking holidays in Rügen

Highlights of the Rugen walking holiday at a glance