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Putbus

Welcome to Putbus, a charming destination on the island of Rügen in Germany. This Travel Guide will give you all the important information you need to enjoy your stay here.

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Hiking Trail · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Caspar David Friedrich - Second Rügen Hike, 1801
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 80.5 km
Duration 19:30 h
Ascent 228 m
Descent 250 m

The impressions of his first Rügen hike were very intense for Casper David Friedrich. Thus, he hiked the island again just seven weeks later, in ...

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Island of Rügen
Hiking Trail · Rügen
On princely traces around Putbus
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.6 km
Duration 2:39 h
Ascent 52 m
Descent 52 m

We embark on a route around Rügen's former princely town of Putbus, enjoying breathtaking views of the Bodden and experiencing the tranquility of ...

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from Tourismusverband Rügen,   Island of Rügen
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.3 km
Duration 1:06 h
Ascent 20 m
Descent 21 m

Immerse yourself in an enchanting forest on Rügen's coast, find calm, and deepen your connection to nature and yourself. Impressive trees, ancient ...

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Tourist Board
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 112.7 km
Duration 28:45 h
Ascent 615 m
Descent 610 m

The 5th Rügen route starts with a ferry crossing to Thiessow, continuing through Mönchgut, the Seedorf hilly landscape, along the Jasmund cliff ...

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from Nane Korzetz,   Island of Rügen
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 3.1 km
Duration 0:47 h
Ascent 42 m
Descent 56 m

Discovery route in the north of the Painter Island Vilm – peaceful idyll with scenic highlights

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from Hartmut Wimmer,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 48.6 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 232 m
Descent 233 m

The route leads mostly through the beautiful Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve and passes many highlights. Life pulses in the Baltic Sea resorts of ...

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from Kai Visel,   Community
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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from Sandra Fischer,   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
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
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Geographical location and special features: Putbus is located in the south-east of Rügen and is known for its breathtaking landscape with forests, lakes and beaches. The town itself is characterised by its classicist buildings and gardens.

Tourist attractions: An absolute highlight is the Schlossparktheater with its magnificent architecture. The Circus Museum and the Marstall are also worth a visit. The Putbus Park offers an oasis of peace in the middle of the town.

Cultural highlights and events: The annual theatre festival "Theaterwelten" attracts many artists from all over Europe. The music festival "Störtebeker Festspiele" also takes place every year.

Culinary specialities: Be sure to try the town's famous fish or visit one of the many cafés for a traditional piece of cake.

Most important outdoor activities: Hiking or cycling along the Baltic Sea beach offers spectacular views over the coastal landscapes. In winter, you can even go ice skating by the lake!

Best seasons for outdoor activities: The best time for hiking or cycling are spring to autumn while in winter it is perfect for ice skating.

What to do in Putbus when it rains? Don't worry, there are plenty of activities even in bad weather. Visit the Circus Museum or enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the cosy cafés.

Where is it most beautiful in Putbus? Putbus Park offers an oasis of tranquillity in the middle of the town and is definitely worth a visit.

Putbus is a destination that definitely deserves a place on your bucket list. With its cultural highlights, outdoor activities and culinary delights, your stay here will be unforgettable. We hope this travel guide will help you do just that!

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Reviews

  • August 14, 2026
    Daniela Wilhelm
    Entspannte, ruhige kleine Runde. Auf der Seeseite kann man auch schwimmen gehen… Wenn man in den Wald eintaucht ist es sehr ruhig, nur noch das zwitschern der Vögel und die Geräusche der eigenen Schritte. Im Badehaus Goor gibt es ab 13 Uhr auf der Terrasse Kaffe und Kuchen und sicherlich auch Mittagstisch.
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    Photo: Daniela Wilhelm, Community
    Photo: Daniela Wilhelm, Community
    Photo: Daniela Wilhelm, Community
    Photo: Daniela Wilhelm, Community
    Photo: Daniela Wilhelm, Community
    Photo: Daniela Wilhelm, Community
    Photo: Daniela Wilhelm, Community
    Photo: Daniela Wilhelm, Community
    Photo: Daniela Wilhelm, Community
    Photo: Daniela Wilhelm, Community
    Written August 14, 2026
  • May 09, 2026
    Ute egal
    May 01, 2026
    eien tolle Strecke, abwechslungsreich, tolle Landschaften, schöne Streckenführung
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    Written May 09, 2026
  • March 05, 2026
    m pl
    eine großartige Tour - volle Empfehlung
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    Written March 05, 2026
  • January 27, 2026
    Elvira Wolter
    Es war eine schöne Winterrunde.
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    Written January 27, 2026
  • January 20, 2026
    Elvira Wolter
    Eine sehr schöne Wanderung
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    Written January 20, 2026
  • December 04, 2025
    m pl
    eine sehr schöne Runde mit Wasser und Wald
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    Written December 04, 2025
  • October 15, 2025
    Sabine Köhler 
    Eine überschaubare, sehr interessante Tour, die sich gemütlich laufen lässt. Dabei ist man tatsächlich sehr beschäftigt alles rundum anzuschauen und zu entdecken. Dazu noch sonniges Herbstwetter, perfekt.
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    Photo: Sabine Köhler, Community
    Written October 15, 2025
  • August 11, 2025
    Dirk Bretschneider
    August 11, 2025
    Tolle, abwechslungsreiche Tour, die einen mit vielen verschiedenen Eindrücken beglückt. Landschaftlich deutlich anders als im Süd-Osten, daher auch wieder sehr reizvoll. Das Café am Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum in Putbus ist nur eine von vielen Einkehrmöglichkeiten auf der Tour. Es geht auch mal über Kopfsteinpflaster, über Wiesen oder auf sandigen Waldwegen vorwärts, die eher für Reiter als für Radfahrer geeignet erscheinen ;-) Sprich ein geländegängiges gut gedämpftes Fahrrad wird empfohlen, um die Tour wirklich genießen zu können. Auch würde ich die Tour persönlich nicht in der Regenzeit fahren, da sie dann schnell zu abenteuerlich werden könnte ;-)
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    Photo: Dirk Bretschneider, Community
    Photo: Dirk Bretschneider, Community
    Written August 11, 2025
  • August 22, 2024
    Thomas Ramp. 
    Schöne Runde mit viel Ruhe. Keine Restaurants/Biergärten. Lokale sicher irgendwo in Putbus.
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    Photo: Thomas Ramp., Community
    Photo: Thomas Ramp., Community
    Photo: Thomas Ramp., Community
    Written August 22, 2024
  • June 19, 2024
    Daniel Meyer 
    June 18, 2024
    Eine sehr schöne, vielseitige und zwischendurch etwas anspruchsvollere Fahrradtour. - Sehr empfehlenswert! Herzlichen Dank Kai fürs Aufzeichnen und Teilen!
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    Photo: Daniel Meyer, Community
    Photo: Daniel Meyer, Community
    Written June 19, 2024
  • January 01, 2024
    Dave
    Sehr schöne Wanderung mit abwechslungsreichen Abschnitten. Nur der Start, direkt hinter dem Stadtpark, wurde durch die Stürme der vergangenen Wochen etwas unzugänglich. Es lagen viele große Bäume quer.
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    Written January 01, 2024
  • May 24, 2023
    Urs L. 
    May 24, 2023
    Es hat sich gelohnt, im Hotel Badehaus an der Rezeption die Broschüre zu dem Pfad zu erwerben. Ich habe tatsächlich noch nie so lange für eine so kurze Strecke gebraucht :-) Hier gilt es, den Wald zu entdecken, und nicht, wie für mich eigentlich üblich, zügig eine lange Strecke zu erwandern. Unter https://www.natur-beruehrt.de findet man auch noch ein paar weitere Infos zum Pfad.
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    Photo: Urs L., CC BY-SA, Community
    Photo: Urs L., Community
    Photo: Urs L., Community
    Written May 24, 2023

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