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Gustow

Welcome to Gustow, a charming destination in north-eastern Germany. This travel guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features, tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities of Gustow.

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Attractions in Gustow


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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 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
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 26 km
Duration 5:18 h
Ascent 23 m
Descent 22 m

Whether on horseback or in the carriage, explore the island of Rügen with its completely different landscapes in every season and combine riding ...

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from Maria Freuck,   Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Tourist Board
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Geography and special features

Gustow is a small municipality on the island of Rügen in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The municipality is located on the southern shore of the Strelasund between Stralsund and Greifswald. Here you will find a picturesque landscape of forests, fields and waterways with numerous lakes and rivers.

Tourist attractions

One of the main attractions of Gustow is the 19th century Hohendorf Castle with its impressive park. The 13th-century church of St. Nikolai is also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights and events

In the vicinity of Gustow, various events take place regularly, such as the Vineta Festival or the Störtebeker Festival in Ralswiek.

Culinary specialities

The region around Gustow offers many regional specialities such as fresh fish from the waters around Rügen or hearty dishes such as labskaus or kale with pinkel.

Outdoor activities

For nature lovers, there is much to discover here: whether hiking through the forests or cycling along the coast - there are suitable routes for every taste. Water sports enthusiasts also get their money's worth here: sailing, surfing or canoeing are popular activities in the region.

The best season for outdoor activities is in summer and autumn. It is particularly beautiful in the Jasmund National Park with its impressive chalk cliffs as well as along the coast with its picturesque beaches.

What to do if it rains?

Even in bad weather, there is plenty to do in Gustow. For example, visit the Ozeaneum in Stralsund or the maritime museum. Alternatively, you can also take a trip to Rügen and visit the numerous museums.

Where is it most beautiful?

It is particularly idyllic at the many lakes around Gustow, such as Lake Schmachter or Lake Sellin. Here you can relax wonderfully and enjoy nature.

Gustow - a destination that is definitely worth a trip! With this Travel Guide, you have now received all the important information about this charming community on Rügen.

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