View of Kap Arkona Cliffs – Cape Arkona Lighthouse loop from Bakenberg

Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Vorpommern-Rügen

Dranske

View of Kap Arkona Cliffs – Cape Arkona Lighthouse loop from Bakenberg

Easy

4.6

(17)

riders

View of Kap Arkona Cliffs – Cape Arkona Lighthouse loop from Bakenberg

01:45

27.9km

110m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.3 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.6 km

View of the Tromper Wiek from the cliffs

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That makes Rügen

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12.0 km

View of Cape Arkona

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View over the sea to the lighthouse of Cape Arcona

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15.2 km

View of Kap Arkona Cliffs

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Wonderful view of Cape Arkona and the cliffs.

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16.7 km

Cape Arkona Lighthouse

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The path from the northern beach along the coast below the cape to the fishing village of Vitt is great and varied, especially for kids...and the smoked fish in Vitt …

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17.2 km

Gellort – Northernmost Point of Rügen

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From Gellort, the northernmost point of the island of Rügen, it is only about 70 kilometers to Sweden and just over 50 kilometers to the island of Mon (Denmark). If …

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17.8 km

Cliff Coast Trail (Steilküstentrail) on Rügen

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Brilliant drive along the cliffs with always great views and lots of driving fun to the Nonnevitz campsite.

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17.9 km

Rügen Clifftop Trail

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Beautiful flow trail along the cliffs

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21.6 km

Fairy Tale Forest Trail (Rügen)

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The so-called fairytale forest is a beautiful forest section between Varnkevitz and the campsite in Nonnevitz. a nice root trail for MTB riders. But beware of oncoming traffic and a lot of people in the season.

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27.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

5.35 km

5.10 km

2.75 km

Surfaces

9.19 km

8.89 km

5.90 km

2.80 km

983 m

163 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

13°C

8°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

July 19, 2025,Die Highlights ab Wiek: Märchenwaldtrail, Kap Arkona, Fischerdorf Vitt

From Wiek, we headed toward the cliffs.

Once we reached the forest off the coast, it felt like driving for miles through a camping and holiday village with hundreds of cabins and tents. The sandy path that follows, between forest and field, was simply a must-see. At some point, we turned left into the forest to continue on a stunning …

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July 8, 2024,Mittagsschlaf auf Rügen 1

The first cycle tour on Rügen took me straight over the cape. The paths behind the lighthouse until just before Dranske are surprisingly natural. You either go along the field or through the forest. There was no asphalt again until Bakenberg.
A very nice tour...let's see what else there is to discover in the next few days. 😉

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August 21, 2025,Breege - Kap Arkona

Along the coast with a view of Tromper Wiek towards Cape Arkona and the fairytale forest. A break in Vitt is worthwhile. The route is just over 30 km. Wahoo had problems...

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