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Sassnitz

Welcome to Sassnitz, a charming destination on Germany's Baltic Sea. A popular holiday destination, the town offers a variety of sights and activities to suit all tastes.

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Attractions in Sassnitz


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.6 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 174 m
Descent 350 m

The classic Rügen hike. High above the Baltic Sea, the route runs with constant ups and downs through beautiful forest with fantastic views of the ...

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from Wolfgang Schulz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 371 m
Descent 354 m

A unique hike along the chalk coast through the beech forests of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage in Jasmund National Park with picturesque views ...

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from Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e.V.,   Island of Rügen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.8 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 75 m
Descent 75 m

The views over the vast Baltic Sea and Rügen's impressive chalk coast are simply unique. Equally charming are the narrow paths through the beech ...

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from Stefanie Lemcke,   Island of Rügen
Hiking Trail · Rügen
At the coastal forest
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 16 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 48 m
Descent 45 m

In Lietzow, beautifully located at the transition between the Große and the Kleine Jasmunder Bodden to the Jasmund peninsula, we start this ...

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from Reiner Penther,   Wandermagazin
Hiking Trail · Rügen
Cliff trail Rügen
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.5 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 315 m
Descent 326 m

Crisp, dreamily beautiful route along the chalk coast on the cliff trail. This is also the E10 and thus a European long-distance hiking trail ...

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from Natalie Glatter,   Wandermagazin
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 330 m
Descent 314 m

The hike along the northeastern coast of Rügen offers us spectacular views of the sea and the famous white chalk cliffs of the Königsstuhl.

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from Thorsten Hilber,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Rügen
Quiet forests
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.4 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 286 m
Descent 286 m

This hike through Germany's smallest national park along the chalk coast between Königsstuhl and Sassnitz is something special.

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from Reiner Penther,   Wandermagazin
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
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 7
Distance 25.6 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 342 m
Descent 353 m

The seventh stage of the Rügen hike by Caspar David Friedrich goes from Sassnitz to Glowe.

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Island of Rügen
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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Geographically, Sassnitz is located on the island of Rügen, one of the largest German islands. The town is known for its breathtaking cliffs and rock formations as well as the picturesque harbour where you can enjoy fresh seafood.

Topically relevant sights include the Königsstuhl National Park Centre with its impressive viewing platform over the sea and the famous chalk coast. A visit to Dwasieden Castle is also worthwhile to learn more about the history of the region.

Cultural highlights include the town museum in the old railway station or the Vorpommern Theatre with its varied programme of music and theatre performances.

For culinary specialities, we recommend a visit to one of the many restaurants on the harbour, where you can try freshly caught fish. Typical regional dishes such as potato pancakes or matjes should also definitely be on your list!

Outdoors, in good weather, you can go on wonderful hikes along the coast or take bicycle tours through the idyllic landscape. Water sports such as sailing or surfing are also on offer. In bad weather, there are also numerous indoor activities such as visits to museums or wellness offers in the nearby spa hotels.

It is particularly beautiful in Sassnitz in spring and summer, when nature is in full bloom. But autumn also has its charm with its colourful foliage and mild temperatures. In winter, you can enjoy the fresh air on a walk along the coast and then stop off at a cosy beach bar.

Sassnitz is definitely worth a visit - whether for a short trip or a longer stay. With our Travel Guide you have all the important information for your trip to Sassnitz!

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  • September 23, 2026
    Cornelia
    September 22, 2026
    Eine sehr schöne und abwechslungsreiche Strecke. Die Fahrradwege sind allerdings sehr holprig, da viele aus Kopfsteinpflasterung bestehen. Ohne E-Bike anstrengend.
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    Variety of paths Challenging
    Written September 23, 2026
  • February 17, 2026
    Edgar Jäger
    Im Winter mit Schnee sehr schön aber auch sehr glatt besonders das letzte Teil auf dem Hochuferweg
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    Written February 17, 2026
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    Quiet forests
  • August 13, 2025
    Jo DER
    August 13, 2025
    Randonnée sous les arbres pas de dénivelé, facile
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    Written August 13, 2025
  • August 05, 2025
    Ottwin Seifert
    August 05, 2025
    Wir waren total begeistert. Traumhaft schöne Tour. Weiche, federnde Waldböden. Tolle Aussichten auf die Ostsee und die Kreidefelsen.
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    Written August 05, 2025
  • July 16, 2024
    Steffen Schubert
    July 16, 2024
    ab und an mit Regen gewandert, doch es hat sich gelohnt. Sehr zu empfehlen.
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    Written July 16, 2024
  • May 21, 2024
    Sir Schlotty
    Ein sehr schöner Weg, den man gelaufen sein muss, auch wenn es an der Steilküste sehr hüglich ist. 😁💪
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    Written May 21, 2024
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    Quiet forests
  • September 16, 2023
    Gernot Brantner 
    September 16, 2023
    Eine wundervolle Wanderung. Man geht durch den Buchenwald, das Meeresrauschen ist der ständige Begleiter. Einfach perfekt!!!!
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    Written September 16, 2023
  • December 07, 2022
    Markus Branke
    December 01, 2022
    Bin die Tour entgegen der angegebenen Laufrichtung gegangen sodaß die Höhepunkte der Tour ab Mitte der Wegstrecke kamen. Strecke vom Parkplatz bis zur Waldhalle durch den Buchenwald kam mir zu der jetzigen Jahreszeit zäh vor, vor allem auch weil viel auf Radwegen gegangen wird. Steilküste natürlich super!
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    Written December 07, 2022
  • October 02, 2022
    Christine Zibat
    Ein Highlight auf Rügen
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    Written October 02, 2022
  • August 26, 2022
    Fabian Hartung
    August 25, 2022
    Traumhafte und eindrucksvolle Steilküste auf Rügen. Der Wanderweg führt nahezu durchweg oberhalb der Klippen durch den Buchenwald. Gegen Ende der Tour wird dann der Königsstuhl erreicht. Da es sich um eine Streckenwanderung handelt, muss man je nach persönlicher Ausgangslage per ÖPNV, den Wanderweg wieder zurück oder unterhalb der Klippen entlang des Strandes zurück zum Ausgangspunkt. Ich persönlich habe mich für letzteres entschieden, da man so noch andere Ausblicke genießen kann, sich die Höhenunteschiede des Weges und auch etwas Wegstrecke spart. Für den Hinweg und Rückweg sollte man jeweils mindestens 4 Stunden einplanen. Tipp: Da der Zielort Lohme eher uninteressant ist, kann man bereits kurz hinter dem Königsstuhl zum Strand absteigen und spart somit ca. 1 Stunde Wegstrecke.
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    Written August 26, 2022
  • July 17, 2022
    Falko Block
    June 25, 2022
    Eine sehr schöne Tour mit spektakulären Blicken auf die Kreidefelsen. Genug Zeit einplanen für die vielen Fotostops und Besichtigung des Nationalparkzentrums. Nur von dort ist der Königstuhl sichtbar!
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    Written July 17, 2022
  • April 12, 2022
    Christiane Lange
    Tolle Tour. Vom Schwierigkeitsgrad aber eher Mittel. Durch einiges hoch und runter ist die Tour auch gut anstrengend. Sind auch mit dem Bus von Lohme nach Sassnitz, hat super geklappt.
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    Written April 12, 2022

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