Cape Arkona and the lighthouse – hiking on Rügen
Cape Arkona and the lighthouse – hiking on Rügen
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Cape Arkona and the lighthouse – hiking on Rügen
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12.6km
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Embark on an impressive circular hike that leads from Varnkevitz along the northernmost beach of Rügen to the lighthouses of Cape Arkona and finally crosses the idyllic town of Vitt with its thatched houses. The journey promises breathtaking coastal views, historic lighthouses and the charm of a picturesque village - an unforgettable experience on Rügen.
The hike begins in Varnkevitz, where the paths are surrounded by lush green meadows and dense forests. The path takes you along the northernmost beach of Rügen, where the rushing waves and the fresh sea breeze invigorate the senses. The wide views over the Baltic Sea accompany the path, while nature shines in its original beauty.
The hike finally reaches Cape Arkona, where the imposing lighthouses tower majestically over the coast. The view from the cape over the sea and the surrounding landscape is simply impressive. Here you can feel the maritime atmosphere and experience the history of the lighthouses.
The trail continues to Vitt, a picturesque town with thatched houses and cobbled streets. The idyllic village offers a contrast to the rugged coastline and conveys a sense of traditional Rügen architecture and lifestyle.
The circular hike comes full circle when you hike back to Varnkevitz. The end of the trip offers the opportunity to review the impressions of the hike and end the day surrounded by nature.
by Rügen
Last updated: August 30, 2024
Waypoints
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6.09 km
Hans Fallada Bench With View of the Baltic Sea and Kap Arkona
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7.98 km
Gellort – Northernmost Point of Rügen
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Lighthouses of Kap Arkona
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Peilturm at Cape Arkona
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In the middle of the castle stood the temple in 1168 with the oversized wooden image of the four-headed god Svantevit.
The remains of the Arkona Temple Castle are an important testimony to Slavic cultural history in the Baltic Sea region. Protected on three sides by the cliffs and on the land side by a 25 meter high rampart, it was a place of worship for the natives of Rügen from the 6th to the 12th century - the Slavic Ranen. With the conquest and destruction of the sanctuary under the leadership of Bishop Absalon of Roskilde in 1168, the Christianization of the islanders was initiated. The Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus was an eyewitness to this decisive event. Only the descriptions in the 14th book of his "Historia Danica" have handed down details of how the Ranenburg looked before it was destroyed.
Natural erosion at the cape over the centuries has caused much of the inner castle to collapse into the Baltic Sea and have been swallowed up by the sea. For the excavation team and its leader Fred Ruchthöft, it is a race against time to secure the archaeological finds. For example, the archaeologists literally brought to light a spearhead, arrowheads, pearls and a spur. Imposing cultural-historical individual pieces from the archaeological excavations from inside the ramparts are exhibited in the observation tower.
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Vitt Pebble Beach with View of Kap Arkona
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It is very rocky and begs you to look for chicken gods. 😀
But you can also just sit on the beach, listen to the sound of the waves and let your gaze wander over the water.
From here you have a very nice view towards Cape Arkona and you can see the bearing tower.
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Vitt fishing village
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12.6 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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4.66 km
3.65 km
2.54 km
1.74 km
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5.19 km
4.09 km
2.19 km
1.09 km
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Initially, we walked on asphalt for some time, but this is compensated by the far-reaching views. Later, it goes along the high bank and you see the sea again and again. A few times you can descend, …
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Unfortunately, the first 4 kilometers of the hike are on a paved dirt road, or "mini-road." While there's hardly any traffic, it's not a pleasant walk.
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February 1, 2024
Embark on an impressive circular hike that leads from Varnkevitz along the northernmost beach of Rügen to the lighthouses of Cape Arkona and finally crosses the idyllic town of Vitt with its thatched houses. The journey promises breathtaking coastal views, historic lighthouses and the charm of a picturesque
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