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Pruchten

Welcome to Pruchten, a charming destination on the Baltic coast of Germany. This Travel Guide will help you find out everything you need to know for an unforgettable stay in this picturesque town.

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Attractions in Pruchten


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Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 897.7 km
Duration 210:00 h
Ascent 1,115 m
Descent 1,117 m

The German section of the international coastal trail E9 Atlantic-Baltic alternates between running along the coast and inland without significant ...

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from Hanna Finkel,   Outdooractive Premium
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
Bicycle Rides · Fischland-Darß-Zingst
At a glance, the entire Fischland Darß Zingst peninsula
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 31.9 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 10 m
Descent 14 m

The cycling route runs along the southern Bodden coast from Barth to Michaelsdorf.

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from Arndt Gläser,   Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Bicycle Rides · Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Bike route in a maritime atmosphere from Barth to Zingst
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 31.7 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 19 m
Descent 19 m

Enjoy the Bodden landscape on the Baltic Sea Coastal Cycle Route from Barth to Zingst and a boat trip across the Bodden.

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from Arndt Gläser,   Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Bicycle Rides · Fischland-Darß-Zingst
ROUTE 2 | Circuit around the Saaler Bodden
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 84 km
Duration 5:40 h
Ascent 64 m
Descent 56 m

Among the classics for ambitious cyclists is definitely the bike route around the Saaler Bodden. Start and finish: Ribnitz harbor

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from Bernsteinstadt Ribnitz-Damgarten,   Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Bicycle Rides · Fischland-Darß-Zingst
From the Barth Bodden to the Baltic Sea beach at Prerow
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 40.8 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 22 m
Descent 22 m

From the market in Barth, the Baltic Sea Coastal Cycle Route leads directly to the Baltic Sea beach.

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from Arndt Gläser,   Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Bicycle Rides · Fischland-Darß-Zingst
MYBIKE short trip Fischland-Darß-Zingst (Route 2)
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 53.9 km
Duration 3:16 h
Ascent 90 m
Descent 90 m

Where the cranes rest Route 2 of the MYBIKE short trip to Fischland-Darß-Zingst takes us to the Pramort viewpoint in the National Park

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from Barbara Merz-Weigandt,   Delius Klasing Publishing House
Bicycle Rides · Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Through the Barth City Forest to the Bodden
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 22.4 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 18 m
Descent 19 m

From Barth Market, the route goes into the Barth City Forest, to Fuhlendorf, Bodstedt and Pruchten on the Bodden, and back to Barth.

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from Arndt Gläser,   Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Bicycle Rides · Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Prerow-Zingst-Barth-Hertesburg and back 46km
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 45.5 km
Duration 3:03 h
Ascent 7 m
Descent 7 m

The combined bike and boat route starts in Prerow. In Zingst, we board a motorboat with bike transport over the Bodden to Barth. From there, we ...

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from Hans-Jürgen Wiedmann,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Bodden coast and urban forest near Barth
Map / Bodden coast and urban forest near Barth
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 33.8 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 102 m
Descent 102 m

A varied tour on low-traffic but sometimes bumpy roads and paths awaits us. We will experience the wide Bodden landscape and the Barth hinterland ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Editors
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Geographically, Pruchten is located in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town borders directly on the Baltic Sea and thus offers numerous opportunities for water sports activities such as swimming, sailing or surfing. Walks along the beach are also an absolute highlight.

Most relevant to tourism are the town's historic buildings, such as Pruchten Castle or the 13th-century St. Marien Church. Cultural highlights can also be found at the regular concerts and theatre performances at the local event centre "Kulturhaus".

For culinary specialities, it is recommended to try local fish dishes - after all, you are right on the coast here! Another speciality are the famous Rostock smoke cakes - small dumplings filled with meat or potato mixture.

If it ever rains there are still plenty of activity options: A visit to the local history museum of Pruchten is very interesting and educational at the same time. Here you can learn more about the history of the region as well as its traditions and customs.

The best seasons for outdoor activities in Pruchten are spring and summer. Here, for example, you can go on bicycle tours through the surrounding forests or take a boat trip on the Bodden.

Where is it most beautiful in Pruchten? That's hard to say, because every place has its own charm. But a walk along the beach at sunset is definitely one of them!

So Pruchten is definitely worth a visit - be it for cultural highlights, culinary delights or outdoor activities. We hope this guide will help you get the most out of your stay here!

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Reviews

  • June 14, 2026
    Klaus Kinski
    Die Schleife in Dierhagen Strand könnte man weglassen. Dadurch kommt es zu keinen Irritationen und versehentlichen Abkürzungen, zumal die Hinweispfeile auf der Straße nicht ausreichten, um der Schleife exakt zu folgen.
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    Challenging
    Written June 14, 2026
  • September 03, 2025
    Ralph Mücke 
    September 03, 2025
    Alles top, die Route benötigt ein Update. Bei Michaelsdorf ist diese Route gesperrt und ein Mehrweg muss gefahren werden. Man sollte Zingst nicht umfahren oder auslassen.
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    Photo: Ralph Mücke, Community
    Pension der besonderen Art
    Photo: Ralph Mücke, Community
    Seebrücke Zingst
    Photo: Ralph Mücke, Community
    Written September 03, 2025
  • August 19, 2021
    Minetest_gamer
    August 19, 2021
    Insgesamt eine superschöne Strecke. Bis Bodstedt zwar viel an Landstraßen entlang, aber der Rest ist super. Weiterer kulinarischer Tipp: der Lachsdöner am Start/Zielpunkt!
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    Written August 19, 2021
  • September 17, 2017
    Detlev Dechert
    August 21, 2017
    Wir haben die Tour von Zingst gemacht. Wir sind mit unseren Trackingrädern gegen den Uhrzeigersinn gefahren. Unser Tacho hat am Ende 95km angezeigt. Insgesamt hat die Tour 8 Stunden gedauert. In Born und Ribnitz haben wir jeweils 0,5 Stunden Pause gemacht. Da ich unterwegs noch einwenig Geocaching gemacht habe kommen wir auf ca. 6,5 Stunden Fahrzeit. Wir sind bis auf den Bereich um Ribnitz genau dem Track gefolgt. In Ribnitz sind wir der Fahrradbeschilderung gefolgt. So fährt man am Wasser entlang und nicht auf der Hauptstrasse durch den Ort. Danke fürs hochlanden sagt Det und Renate
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    Written September 17, 2017

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