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Altefähr

Welcome to Altefähr, a picturesque destination on the Baltic Sea coast of Germany! This charming village is located on the island of Rügen and offers visitors a unique combination of nature, history and culture.

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Attractions in Altefähr


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Long Distance Hiking · Rügen
Main hiking route Rügen
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 140.8 km
Duration 41:00 h
Ascent 621 m
Descent 654 m

The main Rügen hiking trail takes us 140 km from Cape Arkona at the very north of the island to Altefähr station on the Strelasund.

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Long Distance Cycling · Germany
Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route (D-Route 2)
Premium content Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 1,072.8 km
Duration 74:00 h
Ascent 2,438 m
Descent 2,457 m

The Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route or D-Route 2 runs along the entire German Baltic Sea coast from the Danish to the Polish border.

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Rügen
Rügen crossing
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 94.6 km
Duration 23:07 h
Ascent 244 m
Descent 205 m

Chalk cliffs, sea breeze, and wide beaches: Hiking on Rügen becomes a journey of discovery. Every step opens up new views over the Baltic Sea, bays ...

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from Jarle Sänger,   Wandermagazin
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 97.4 km
Duration 24:40 h
Ascent 644 m
Descent 675 m

The seventh Rügen hike by Caspar David Friedrich ran through the inland of the island of Rügen from Sassnitz to Stralsund. During this route, the ...

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Island of Rügen
Long Distance Hiking · Rügen
E10 long-distance path on Rügen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 95.3 km
Duration 23:20 h
Ascent 287 m
Descent 331 m

Moränenweg - following glacial beauties

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Bicycle Rides · Stralsund
Great Strelasund route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 52.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 83 m
Descent 83 m

This route takes you along and over the Strelasund. From asphalt to gravel, here you get a bit of everything.

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from Tourismuszentrale Stralsund,   Tourismuszentrale Stralsund
Bicycle Rides · Stralsund
Southwest Rügen route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 33.9 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 69 m
Descent 69 m

The partly remote route through fields and meadows with magnificent views of the Strelasund allows stressed city dwellers to find peace.

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from Tourismuszentrale Stralsund,   Tourismuszentrale Stralsund
Bicycle Rides · Rügen
Great Southwest Rügen Route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 46.6 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 89 m
Descent 89 m

A route through flat landscapes shaped by fields and meadows.

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from Thomas Kredl,   Tourismuszentrale Stralsund
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 69.5 km
Duration 4:40 h
Ascent 55 m
Descent 71 m

We dive into the history of fishing on Rügen and learn more about the history of fish catching, fish trade, and fish processing on the Baltic Sea ...

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from Stefanie Lemcke,   Island of Rügen
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 3
Distance 30.3 km
Duration 7:20 h
Ascent 26 m
Descent 37 m

On this section of the seventh Rügen hike by Caspar David Friedrich, we walk along water, through charming villages, across fields, and through ...

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Island of Rügen
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The geographical location of Altefähr is impressive. It is located directly on the Strelasund, a strait between the mainland and the island of Rügen. The view of the water and the surrounding hills is breathtaking. The village itself has a historic charm with its old buildings and narrow streets.

Altefähr has many tourist attractions to offer. One of them is the St. Nikolai Church, a Gothic church from the 14th century with an impressive organ. Another highlight is the Fährhaus Altefähr, a restored half-timbered building from the 18th century with a view of the Strelasund.

For cultural highlights, we recommend a visit to the local history museum "Pomerania", where you can learn more about the history of the place, or visit one of the many concerts or theatre performances in the area.

From a culinary point of view, there are some specialities to discover in Altefähr, such as freshly caught fish or traditional dishes like Labskaus or Stralsund fish platter.

In summer, outdoor activities are particularly popular - sailing, windsurfing or simply relaxing on the beach are all possible here. In autumn, on the other hand, you can go on beautiful hikes through the colourful forests of the island of Rügen.

Even in rainy weather, Altefähr has a number of activities, such as a visit to the "HanseDom" adventure pool or a trip on the steamer on the Strelasund.

All in all, Altefähr is a destination that is definitely worth a visit. The combination of nature, history and culture makes this place an unforgettable experience for any traveller. We hope this Travel Guide will help you plan your trip to Altefähr in the best possible way!

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