Atlantic, North Sea, Baltic Sea – the Hiking Trail E9 connects the coasts of Europe. On the stretch between Travemünde and Ahlbeck, hikers can enjoy the diversity of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's coastal landscape.
Baltic Sea Coast Hiking Trail E9
Route
400 km
- Length of tour: 400 km
- Stages: 14 days
- Rail link: Lübeck, Ahlbeck
- Marker: blue horizontal stripes on a white background
- Sights: Hanseatic towns of Wismar and Stralsund, seaside spa town of Heiligendamm, promenade at Warnemünde, resort architecture of the three imperial spas on Usedom
Rail connection: Lübeck, Ahlbeck
Always with the tangy scent of the sea, tantalisingly glimpsed through the bizarre forests, quaint villages and charming seaside resorts.
The Baltic Sea Coast Hiking Trail E9 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern starts from the Bay of Lübeck. Sea buckthorn and dog roses line the path of the dunes between the peninsula of Priwall and the Baltic resort of Boltenhagen. From atop the high bluff, the eye is immediately drawn to the Hanseatic town of Wismar, its brick churches a welcoming vision from afar. In Rerik, the eye spans the seemingly endless blue of the Baltic Sea. Via Kühlungsborn, the journey goes on to Heiligendamm where the clean white of the houses during the day competes with the sails of the ships for brightness.
Onwards up the steep coastline, where at its peak just before Nienhagen, the mighty beeches strain to reach the heavens. The smooth tree trunks with their mysterious branches gave this place its name: Gespensterwald - The Ghost Wood. The forest trail leads onto the promenade just before Warnemünde taking you through the Baltic resort with its picturesque captain’s houses and proud lighthouse. Mainly following the beach with the refreshing waters of the Baltic Sea lapping at your feet, the trail takes hikers into the seaside spa town of Graal-Müritz.
Nature and architecture are in a pristine state on the peninsula of Fischland-Darß-Zingst. Along the wild, romantic beaches with spectacular steep coasts, trees bowed by the wind and thatched houses, the trail continues through the largest National Park in Germany – the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft. Keen-eyed hikers can find unique souvenirs along the deserted beaches, such as amber, fossilised sea urchins or hagstones.
The red-sailed Zeesen boats are a constant companion right up to Stralsund. The trail continues along colourful meadows and fields on to Greifswald. Tucked away amongst the trees behind the Hanseatic town are the romantic and mystical ruins of Eldena Abbey. The new Peene bridge takes you from Wolgast to the Island of Usedom. The leisurely flow of the River Peene, the hinterland's tranquil Achterwasser, the ten kilometres of beach promenade with its graceful pier leading out onto the endless sea – on the path to Ahlbeck, the sunny island provides the perfect showcase for Vorpommern's whole spectrum of nature and cultural fascination.
Beyond Ahlbeck, the E9 continues on to the Polish side of the Island of Usedom.
General notes:
As the Baltic Sea Coast Hiking Trail is unfortunately not well marked along its entire length, it is advisable to take additional maps with you. You can obtain more information about the Baltic Sea Coast Hiking Trail from the Wanderverband Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Warning regarding hiking on eroding banks:
eroding banks are special feature of the coast and are constantly changing. Washouts and landslides are a common occurrence. For your own safety you should only use the marked paths near the edges and look out for the warning signs.
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St. George Church
- Open today
- St.-Georgen-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar
St. George's Church is one of the three large main churches in Wismar and an outstanding architectural monument of North German brick Gothic. It was once the place of worship for craftsmen and tradesmen. The origins of St. George's lie in the 13th century. Its construction thus falls into the turbulent time of the late Middle Ages and the Reformation.
Boltenhagen Pier
- Mittelpromenade, 23946 Boltenhagen
The pier in the Baltic sea resort Boltenhagen.
St. Mary's Church Stralsund
- Marienstraße, 18439 Stralsund
The Marienkirche, also called St. Marien, is the largest church in the city. From the 104 meter high tower (366 steps) of the Marienkirche you have a unique view over Stralsund to Rügen.
OZEANEUM Stralsund
- Open today
- Hafenstraße, 18439 Stralsund
With its five exhibitions and 46 aquariums, the OZEANEUM Stralsund invites you on an extraordinary underwater journey beneath the northern seas. Visit Humboldt penguins on the roof terrace, "Niki" the female sand tiger shark in the 2.6-million-litre pool "Open Atlantic" and the giants of the sea - real life replicas of whales.
Gespensterwald - Ghost Forest
- 18211 Ostseebad Nienhagen
The "Nienhäger Holz", a 180 hectare mixed forest, is better known among locals as the ghost forest. The forest got its unusual appearance in the course of many years by the salty and humid sea air as well as the wind.
Heiligendamm Pier
- 18209 Heiligendamm
In 1793 Friedrich Franz I founded the first German seaside resort: Heiligendamm. Today, the white bathing villas and the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm attract thousands of visitors every year. From the panoramic pier you have the best view of the classicistic ensemble.
Eldena monastery ruins
- Freely accessible at any time
- Wolgaster Landstraße, 17493 Greifswald
The monastery ruins and park are a popular excursion destination for Greifswald residents and their guests. The monastery ruins are also the starting and finishing point of the themed cycle path "Route of North German Romanticism", which traces the stations and lives of the North German Romantics of Western Pomerania.
Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli
- Fritz-Reuter-Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn
The Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli offers something for any train enthusiast. Built with 900mm gauge width, the Molli is among the world's oldest narrow-gauge railways, and like no other mode of transport forges a link between traditional resort culture and modern holiday facilities.
Koserow salt huts
- Closed today
- Am Strande, 17459 Ostseebad Koserow
Get married under fishing nets. The Koserow Salt Hut is the smallest registry office in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Wedding ceremonies can be held in a small circle of a maximum of 8 people.
Alter Strom Warnemünde
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Strom, 18119 Warnemünde
The 'Alte Strom' was the only shipping route to the Rostock harbour until 1903. Today only yachts, passenger ships and fishing boats anchor here.
Greifswald Museum Harbour
- Open today
- Hafenstraße, 17489 Greifswald
Gaff ketch and schooner, seaquat and ramship, cruiser and kragejolle - about 45 old ships characterise the image of the museum harbour in Greifswald, which was founded in 1991 following the example of the museum harbours in Flensburg and Hamburg. With this, the Hanseatic townspeople reacted to the increased interest in historic ships and traditional seamanship.
StrandResort Markgrafenheide
- Budentannenweg, 18146 Rostock-Markgrafenheide
Located directly on the dunes of the Baltic Sea, StrandResort Markgrafenheide is the ideal place for your family vacation by the sea.
Resort Hotel Four Seasons Zingst
- Boddenweg, 18374 Zingst
In the Baltic resort of Zingst, located between the Baltic Sea and the Bodden, the hotel offers 95 comfortably furnished rooms and suites. The approx. 1,500 m² wellness and beauty area with indoor pool and sauna landscape offers everything to forget the stress of everyday life.
Grand Hotel Heiligendamm
- Prof.-Dr.-Vogel-Str., 18209 Heiligendamm
Whether it's a romantic weekend, a spa and wellness stay or a family holiday - the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offers the right offer for a wonderful holiday at the Baltic Sea. The luxury hotel, located directly at the beach, comprises an ensemble of six classicist buildings and a historic panoramic pier.
Apartment house Monika at the pier
- Strandstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn
Small and fine apartment house in the heart of Kühlungsborn
Seehotel Großherzog von Mecklenburg
- Ostseeallee, 23946 Boltenhagen
The Seehotel Großherzog von Mecklenburg is located in the Baltic resort of Boltenhagen, between the Hanseatic towns of Lübeck and Wismar on the seafront and not far from the 290-metre long pier.
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