Beautiful walk in the Jasmund National Park that takes you through the centuries-old beech forest past numerous viewpoints on the chalk cliffs of the Baltic Sea. At the Victoria viewpoint you have a unique view of the famous Königsstuhl, a 108-meter chalk cliff with a story.
Distance: 9 km.
Time: 3h00.
Grade: Moderate.
Type: Point to point.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: No.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Allowed.
Height gain: 394 meters.
Trail: 95% unpaved.
Marking: Blue-White.
Hiking shoes recommended.
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VIEW OF THE KÖNIGSSTUHL.
From Sassnitz you walk along the harbor and a promenade to the beautiful beech forest of the Jasmund National Park, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. You follow the coastal path to the Wissower Klinken. At this viewpoint you get a beautiful view of these chalk cliffs, the highest points of which have been broken off. A little further you can go back and forth to the Michael-Otto-Haus visitor center. You continue following the Hochuferweg to the next Ernst-Moritz-Arndt viewpoint. A little further you come to the Kieler Ufer. Here you should definitely descend the steep stairs to the beach. From the beach you get a beautiful view of the Kieler Ufer waterfall. Once back at the top you come to the Auguste-Victoria viewpoint. The undulating path crosses the Kollicker Bach and a little later you reach the Victoria viewpoint. Here you have a beautiful view of the famous Königsstuhl, a famous chalk cliff. From this viewpoint you continue to the parking lot of the Jasmund National Park Visitor Center. You can visit this center for a fee before taking the shuttle bus line 23 back to Sassnitz.
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POI 1 - Wissower Klinken.
These chalk cliffs most likely served as a model for the well-known painting 'Chalk Cliffs on Rügen' by Casper David Friedrich. This is certainly an important attraction for art lovers, but it is also an impressive display for others. The white rocks contrast beautifully with the green of the surrounding nature. The high points of the rocks were unfortunately demolished in 2005, but it remains a beautiful sight.
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POI 2 - Visitor Center Michael-Otto-Haus.
The UNESCO World Heritage Forum is located between the Wissower Klinken and the more northerly Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Sicht. Get to know the world of ancient beech forests here and learn everything about this natural phenomenon. The Forum is a service center, exhibition and information point. Relax, enjoy a drink in the bistro and learn everything you want to know about the nature reserve.
Visitor Center Michael-Otto-Haus.
www.koenigsstuhl.com
POI 3 - Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-viewpoint.
At this viewpoint you have a beautiful view over the old beech forests. Marvel at the beauty of nature as you look out over this world heritage site.
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POI 4 - Kieler Ufer waterfall.
On the Kiel Bank, the Brisnitzerbeek and the Kielerbeek come together in a waterfall that falls onto the beach and into the Baltic Sea. The best view of the waterfall is when you descend the steep stairs to the shore.
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POI 5 - Victoria viewpoint.
At the Victoria viewpoint you have the best view of the famous Kӧningsstuhl. A chalk cliff with a story. The name Königsstuhl is said to be traced back to an event in 1715 in which the Swedish King Charles XII led a naval battle against the Danes from this point. The battle is said to have made the ruler so tired that he had a chair brought for him. However, the name Königsstuhl was already used in 1584 in a travelogue by Father Rhenan, who had to locate mineral springs on behalf of the Duke of Pomerania, so the naming dates back much earlier. According to another legend, the name comes from the fact that in ancient times the person who first managed to climb the chalk cliffs from the side of the sea and sit on the seat at the top was elected king.
Visitor Center Königsstuhl Nationaal Park.
www.koenigsstuhl.com
