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Putgarten

Welcome to charming Putgarten, a picturesque destination on the northern tip of Rügen. This idyllic village is known for its stunning geographical location and features. This is where the Baltic Sea and the open sea meet, offering a spectacular panorama.

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Attractions in Putgarten


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Mountain Bike · Rügen
Short half-day bike ride on Rügen
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 36 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 85 m
Descent 85 m

Nice circular route on the well-known holiday island of Rügen.

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from Thomas Nippgen,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 120.4 km
Duration 25:00 h
Ascent 1,246 m
Descent 1,250 m

Route as part of the "Ultramarsch Rügen 2021" on 2021-10-16, created from my GPS recording, detailed track data of the hike can be found under ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Rügen
Route over Windland Wittow
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 38 km
Duration 2:32 h
Ascent 46 m
Descent 46 m

This bike route takes us over the northernmost tip of Rügen, the Windland Wittow. The route runs through a beautiful landscape, repeatedly with ...

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from Tourismusverband Rügen,   Island of Rügen
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
Hiking Trail · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Caspar David Friedrich - Fourth Rügen hike, 1806
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 137.3 km
Duration 34:05 h
Ascent 669 m
Descent 651 m

With magnificent views and historical sights, this route offers an unforgettable experience. The diversity of the island of Rügen becomes clear on ...

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from Nane Korzetz,   Island of Rügen
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 159.9 km
Duration 40:15 h
Ascent 1,125 m
Descent 1,063 m

The first confirmed documented hike on Rügen was led by Caspar David Friedrich in June 1801, coming from Greifswald, from the Glewitz ferry in ...

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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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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Tourist Board
Bicycle Rides · Rügen
Wittow Circuit on Rügen
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 42.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 79 m
Descent 79 m

On this circular route near Wittow, we can experience unique natural beauty, wide views, and culinary delights.

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from User Alpstein,   Outdooractive Editors
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Putgarten has many tourist attractions to offer, including the famous Kap Arkona lighthouse - one of the most visited places in all of Germany. The historic fishing villages of Vitt and Wieck are also worth a visit. For culture enthusiasts, there is the Museum of the German Empire as well as the Kunsthaus Stove.

A variety of events also take place here throughout the year, from traditional festivals such as the Harbour Festival to modern music events such as the Arkona Beach Festival.

Culinarily, Putgarten offers a variety of regional specialities, including fresh fish dishes straight from the Baltic Sea as well as hearty home cooking made from local ingredients.

The nature around Putgarten invites you to go hiking, cycling or water sports. In summer, you can relax on the beach or explore the coast on a boat tour. In winter, on the other hand, skiing is a great option in the nearby Harz Mountains.

If it rains, we recommend a visit to the Jasmund National Park with its impressive chalk cliffs or the Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten in List - an interactive museum for exploring weather phenomena.

Where is it most beautiful in Putgarten? Definitely at the top of Cape Arkona, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea and the surrounding countryside.

Putgarten is definitely worth a visit. This travel guide provides you with all the useful information you need for an unforgettable stay in this enchanting place.

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  • August 12, 2026
    Daniela Wilhelm
    August 11, 2026
    Leichte Wanderung auf teilweise asphaltierten wegen, ca. 1 km am Strand entlang von Vitt zum Kap Arkona. Der Aufstieg vom Strand hoch zum Weg ist für ältere Menschen eine kleinere Herausforderung, weil die Stufen ausgewaschen und hoch sind. Ausreichend Toiletten unterwegs und Einkehrmöglichkeiten vorhanden. Parken 9 €, Leuchtturm 3 €, WC teilweise kostenfrei, gut begangene Strecke
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    Written August 12, 2026
  • September 03, 2024
    Thomas Ramp. 
    Schöne Runde. Mit einem Abstecher zum nördlichsten Punkt der Insel.
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    Written September 03, 2024
  • September 03, 2024
    Silvia Gallova
    Die Strecke ist wunderschön. Der Name der Route entspricht der Realität. Der Strandteil ist nicht geeignet für die Hunde. Wir mussten unsere auf den großen Steinen teilweise tragen. Ansonsten sehr empfehlenswert mit tollen Aussichtspunkten. Bademöglichkeiten sind ebenso vorhanden.
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    Written September 03, 2024
  • November 16, 2022
    Mirko Boy
    Wunderschöne Wandertour vom Kap Arkona
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    Radwanderung Kap Arkona, Insel Rügen
    Photo: Mirko Boy, CC BY, Community
    Written November 16, 2022
  • June 26, 2020
    R. P.
    Sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche Runde mit tollen Ausblicken.
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    Written June 26, 2020
  • June 17, 2020
    Michael Eisele
    ganz im. unbedingt zum Nordstrand runter gegen
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    Written June 17, 2020
  • November 01, 2018
    Gabriela Brodeßer
    November 01, 2018
    Der Küstenweg ist inzwischen wegen Lebensgefahr gesperrt. Ebenso der Burgwall.
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    Written November 01, 2018
  • August 29, 2018
    Christian Essmann
    Mir hat am besten der Abschnitt zwischen Kap Arkona und dem Regenbogencamp gefallen, sowohl vom Weg her, als auch natürlich landschaftlich. Der Blick von der Kliffkante übers Meer ist einmalig und wird mir noch lange in Erinnerung bleiben. Die Strecke von Wiek nach Breege fand ich dagegen öde - nur auf Asphalt und größtenteils Landstraße, wenn auch sehr wenig befahren. Insgesamt überwiegt aber das Positive.
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    Ausblick zum Kap
    Photo: Christian Essmann, Community
    Written August 29, 2018
    Bicycle Rides
    Wittow Circuit on Rügen
  • September 01, 2017
    Matthias Wolf
    Sehr schöne Rundtour ! Viele Aussichtspunkte! Die Strecke ist sehr abwechslungsreich und bietet auch einige "Einkehrmöglichkeiten" .
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    Written September 01, 2017
    Bicycle Rides
    Cape Arkona Round Tour
  • July 24, 2016
    T J
    Bei schönem Wetter eine tolle Tour! Wir sind noch ein wenig weiter entlang der Küste gegangen, dort kommt ein wirklich schöner Strand: nicht so voll, weisser Sand und richtig klares Wasser
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    Sandstrand
    Photo: T J, Community
    Fischerdorf
    Photo: T J, Community
    Written July 24, 2016
  • May 09, 2016
    Sabine & Thomas Schmidt
    Sehenswerte und leichte Tour. Ein Muss, wenn man auf Rügen ist. Tolles Teilstück am Strand mit traumhaft Aufenthalt im Fischerdörfchen Vitt.
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    KAP ARKONA
    Photo: Sabine & Thomas Schmidt, Community
    Strandgang
    Photo: Sabine & Thomas Schmidt, Community
    Vitt
    Photo: Sabine & Thomas Schmidt, Community
    Written May 09, 2016

Destinations in Putgarten


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