Long-distance hiking trails run through almost all of Europe, connecting the beauties of an entire continent. Three of them run right through the heart of the unspoiled landscape of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
A vacation far away from everyday life, new discoveries and international encounters every day - that's what the three long-distance hiking trails in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offer, which lead through almost all of Europe. Everyone sets their own pace here: A whole tour is suitable for an extended vacation, individual stages for shorter hikes. Pack your rucksack and enjoy a hiking vacation on the most beautiful routes in northern Germany.
The nature park trail in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern runs right through the inland from the Schaalsee biosphere reserve to the island of Usedom. It connects countless glistening lakes, rolling hills and shady forests with beaches and the sea. All seven nature parks in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern can be discovered along the way. But also romantic manor houses and picturesque villages, sea eagles and ospreys, cranes and storks above the hikers as well as otters and beavers among water lilies, irises and orchids in the water guarantee unique nature experiences. The southern route to Altwarp is designated as European long-distance hiking trail E9a.
Atlantic, North Sea, Baltic Sea – the Hiking Trail E9 connects the coasts of Europe. On the stretch between Travemünde and Ahlbeck, hikers can enjoy the diversity of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's coastal landscape.
The European Long Distance Trail E10 leads from Finland to Spain. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern it runs from the Island of Rügen through hilly moraine terrain, which was formed during the last Ice Age and is now home to incomparable nature, to the Mecklenburg Lake District. The section across Germany's largest Island of Rügen leads from Cape Arkona, through a picturesque landscape on the Great Jasmund Bodden, past "the white city" of Putbus and on to the Hanseatic City of Stralsund.
The 93 km long E10 section leads from Cape Arkona to Stralsund across Rügens hill country. You hike through glacial moraines and pass places such as Putbus and the Great Jasmund Bodden.
The E9 stretches around 400 km from Travemünde to Ahlbeck in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and lets you experience the Baltic Sea along wild cliffs, tranquil forests and maritime seabeds.
Three major long-distance hiking trails run through MV: the E9 Baltic Sea Coastal Hiking Trail, the E10 Moränenweg (Rügen section) and the Nature Park Trail (E9a). All trails offer impressive natural scenery from the coast to the lake district and are ideal for stage hikes or complete tours.
The over 800 km long trail connects all seven MV nature parks - from glistening lakes and gentle hills to beaches. Here you can meet ospreys, beavers and cranes in the wild.
Along the routes, you can experience white-tailed eagles, otters, cranes or beavers - with a bit of luck right on the edge of the path or above glistening lakes.
Many sections are also suitable for families – moderate gradients, varied nature and charming rest stops make the trail attractive for explorers of all ages.
Spring and autumn are ideal: mild temperatures, colorful landscapes and less crowded trails ensure intense moments in nature.
Yes, the tours can be wonderfully divided into individual stages - perfect for weekend trips or day hikes if you want to discover the trail step by step.
From the Schaalsee biosphere reserve in the west via the Mecklenburg Lake District to the island of Usedom in the east, the trail connects lakes, moors, forests and wide horizons.
The combination of coastline, vastness and tranquillity - you can walk along the sea, breathe in the forests or slow down in the lake landscapes. This diversity is unique in the north.
