The raised coastal path of Jasmund

Baltic Sea, beech forests and chalk cliffs

Rügen's chalk coast is certainly one of the top sights for many tourists visiting the island. The views of the chalk coast and the Baltic Sea is one of the most amazing experiences of any activity holiday.


Besides visiting the Königsstuhl (King's Throne), the most famous of the chalk cliffs, hiking along the raised coastal path from Sassnitz to Lohme with its magical views of the chalk coast and the Baltic Sea is one of the most amazing experiences of any activity holiday.

The hiking tour starts at the  car park in Wedding/ Sassnitz. From there, the trail leads along the steep coast of the Baltic Sea. The path to the Königsstuhl passes the Wissower Klinken, reputed to have been the inspiration for the romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich's famous "Chalk Cliffs on Rügen", and the banks known as the Kieler Ufer. From the lookout point, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Sicht, the raised coastal path runs through the beech forests of UNESCO's world heritage site.

On the way to the Königsstuhl, there are three staircases that lead down to the pebble beach of the Baltic Sea, offering a marvellous view of the steep coastline in all its glory and the opportunity to collect a few fossils. Afterwards, it's best to go back up to the raised coastal path as there is a risk of the chalk cliffs crumbling at various points on the bank.

Once the Königsstuhl has been reached, the famous chalk cliffs can be admired from the Victoria viewpoint. Then head on to the National Park Centre KÖNIGSSTUHL and discover all about the development of Rügen's chalk coastline and its flora and fauna. Should the visit take longer than expected, you can take a bus from the National Park Centre back to Sassnitz or continue hiking along the raised coastal path to Lohme. A bus also leaves to Sassnitz from there.

By the way, a jury panel from Wandermagazin (a German hiking magazine) selected the Raised Coastal Path Jasmund in the day tours category as the third most beautiful hiking trail in Germany in 2012, fighting off competition from the low and high mountain range trails. Hiking to the sea is just that little bit different... Try it yourself!

Information on bus connections: www.vvr-bus.de

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Tour information


  • Length of tour: 12.5 km
  • Stages: 1 day
  • Rail link: Sassnitz
  •  Marker: local signposts and blue bars on a white background
  • Sights: Sassnitz harbour, Kieler Bach, National Park Centre KÖNIGSSTUHL, Königsstuhl with Victoria viewpoint, fishing village of Lohme

  • the white chalk cliffs, covered with lush, green forest - they are the island of Rügens landmark for ages, © TMV/Lück
    the white chalk cliffs, covered with lush, green forest - they are the island of Rügens landmark for ages
  • Der Hochuferweg im Nationalpark Jasmund bietet einzigartige Ausblicke auf die Kreideküste Rügens, © TMV/outdoor-visions.com
    Der Hochuferweg im Nationalpark Jasmund bietet einzigartige Ausblicke auf die Kreideküste Rügens
  • Ein Jahr im Zeichen der Romantik - Natürlich Romantisch, © TMV/Grundner
    Ein Jahr im Zeichen der Romantik - Natürlich Romantisch
  • Take a break on the pebble beach by the Baltic Sea, © TZR
    Take a break on the pebble beach by the Baltic Sea
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Stubbenkammer – 18546 Sassnitz

National Park Centre Königsstuhl

Aerial view chalk cliff Königsstuhl, © Nationalpark-Zentrum Königsstuhl/A. Rudolph

Right next to the famous chalk cliff Königsstuhl and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ancient Beech Forests, the National Park Center KÖNIGSSTUHL offers a special nature experience for the whole family. A world full of secrets is waiting to be discovered by you on 2,000 square meters of exhibition space and 28,000 square meters of outdoor area.

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