From Warnemünde to the ghost forest on the Baltic Sea
With the start in Warnemunde awaits you as a highlight of this Bike tour of the “Ghost Forest” near Nienhagen. The 180-hectare mixed forest officially bears the name Nienhäger Holz. Wind and salty sea air forced the old trees of oak, ash and beech into their bizarre shape over time and gave this unusual natural landscape on the Baltic Sea its mysterious appearance.
Through the ghost forest introduces Bike and hiking trail, which allows you to immerse yourself in this charismatic idyll without any obstacles. Here you can find out what else there is to discover on this tour.
The maritime flair of Warnemünde can hardly be better bundled than on old stream. On the promenade of the lively Baltic Sea resort, along the former mouth of the Warnow, quaint fishing cutters sway in front of old captains' houses and next to modern excursion boats in times long past. On the way to the west pier and the lighthouse, numerous restaurants, cafés and boutiques, inviting holidaymakers to rest, mix with the charm of the former fishing village.
The landmark of Warnemünde stretches around 31 meters into the sky: the Lighthouse. Built in 1897, the giant is far from obsolete. Remotely controlled, it shows seafarers the way across the 20 nautical miles (37 km). Baltic Sea. A stopover is worthwhile: from May to September, the viewing platform gives visitors a view over Warnemünde with its endless beach promenade to Rostock.
The fishermen's cottages, which were built by the first residents of the fishing village, are still inhabited by Warnemünde veterans today. Some houses are also called Accommodation rented. There are also numerous around the Alter Strom Hotels, from which the promenade is easily accessible.
Even those on holiday in Rostock or the tranquil Diedrichshagen can easily get to the Alter Strom by public transport, car or bicycle.
Ice Age deposits and constant crashes gave the Steep coast of Nienhagen her current appearance. Cyclists can enjoy the Baltic Sea panorama from this natural vantage point. If you want to refresh yourself in the cool water after cycling kilometers, you will find fine sandy beach sections along the steep bank in the seaside resort of Nienhagen.
We continue right into one of the most attractive parts of the region: the Ghost forest between Warnemünde and Bad Doberan. The 180-hectare mixed forest gets its mystical name from the windblown trees that have succumbed to the storms in the area.
Map: Your tour from Warnemünde to the ghost forest
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