The promenade, which is about twelve kilometers long and connects the imperial seaside resorts of Bansin, Heringsdorf, and Ahlbeck, among others, is divided into a bike path and a walking path. Cars are not permitted. Highlights of this diverse promenade include the impressive seaside resort architecture, the beach, the dunes, and the forests.
A Variety of Routes for (Bicycle) Hiking on Usedom
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17.09.2019, Usedom Tourismus GmbH
Do you love being active on vacation—whether by bike or on foot? Then you’ll be thrilled by the many trails and paths for biking and hiking on Usedom! These routes take you past idyllic lakes, through forests and fields, along the coast, or along the island’s breathtaking cliffs.
Let's head out into nature
Usedom’s diverse natural landscape is just waiting to be explored along these trails during your next vacation. You can go for walks and hikes on organized tours or, of course, on your own.
A network of hiking trails over 400 kilometers long
The sunny island of Usedom is known for its diverse and breathtaking natural beauty. Although the island is well-developed for tourism, there are still many seemingly untouched spots and secluded places to be found. Both these spots and the more popular destinations can be easily explored via the island’s network of hiking and biking trails. This allows you to combine your hike with an excursion to discover the local flora. The following trails are ideal:
The trail is short and easy to hike. It still offers a few highlights, such as a view of the surrounding countryside from the Weisser Berg, and passes through the Südspitze Gnitz Nature Reserve.
Möwenort is located on the Gnitz, in the heart of a nature reserve. It serves as a refuge for several endangered animal species. From the Weisser Berg, hikers can enjoy a great view of the Peenestrom and the Krumminer Wiek.
The numerous hiking trails feature easy-to-moderate sections and are therefore popular with Nordic walkers as well as hikers on Usedom. In Bansin, Heringsdorf, and Ahlbeck, there are also seven dedicated Nordic walking trails. They are well-marked and start at the Heringsdorf pier.
Tip: Some of the walking and hiking trails, such as the promenade, are accessible to wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. You can find relevant information in travel guides or ask your host or the tourist administration for details when you arrive.
Guided Tours and Organized Walks on Usedom
If you'd rather not explore the island on your own and would like to learn something new, you can join one of the many guided tours and walks. They are led by guides who know the area well and take you through the island's landscape:
They are particularly popular because on these tours, participants learn a lot about the region and the islanders. At the same time, they take visitors to the famous imperial resorts.
You can explore the nature park through organized tours, some of which are also offered by individual tourist administrations.
Dunes, beaches, wetlands, salt marshes, and more characterize the landscape of the Gnitz Peninsula.
There's plenty to discover in the Peene Valley. Accordingly, there are various hiking tours to choose from on Usedom.
For nature lovers and experienced hikers, individual tour operators also offer multi-day tours. These tours are divided into different stages, allowing participants to discover various highlights of the island.
What long-distance hiking and biking trails are there on Usedom?
The European long-distance hiking trail E9, which begins on the Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg and ends in Lübeck, passes through Usedom. Anyone wishing to follow this national hiking trail on Usedom can do so on foot or by bike starting from Ahlbeck along the shoreline. The route passes through many towns and picturesque natural landscapes. The island’s sophisticated seaside resorts can be explored along the long-distance trail, as can romantic fishing villages and quiet coves.
Pilgrimage routes are also among the long-distance hiking trails on Usedom. They offer pilgrims and other travelers the opportunity to feel close to heaven and find themselves. Those who walk part of the Via Baltica section of the Way of St. James will pass through meadows and fields, as well as through villages with their distinctive architecture.
Are themed hikes offered on Usedom?
Themed hikes offer vacationers a great opportunity to explore the island’s flora and fauna or one of its cultural highlights in greater depth. Depending on the season, different themed hikes are available:
- Mushroom Hike: Every fall, the Usedom Island Nature Park offers mushroom hikes for mushroom enthusiasts and those hoping to become one.
- Crane Hike: It’s a truly special natural spectacle when the cranes fly in flocks each fall to their warmer winter quarters.
- Culinary Beach Hike: The “Grand Schlemm” combines the hiking experience on the beach with good food and drink. At ten stops along the way, chefs create special culinary highlights.
Hiking on Usedom—something for everyone
The network of trails on this Baltic Sea island is diverse, well-marked, and offers ideal conditions for hiking on Usedom in every season. The entire island can be explored via hiking and biking trails, and guided tours give travelers an in-depth look at island life. Of course, it doesn’t always have to be a hike lasting several hours or even several days. The many hiking trails also invite visitors to simply take a few steps along the paths. As they do so, they can take in the surroundings and the impressive flora and fauna.
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