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Hohwacht

Hohwacht Flounder – Hohwacht Beach loop from Hohwacht

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Hohwacht

Hohwacht Flounder – Hohwacht Beach loop from Hohwacht

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Hohwacht Flounder – Hohwacht Beach loop from Hohwacht

01:43

6.78km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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490 m

Hohwacht Flounder

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Ideal for picking up a cap full of wind. Great sea experience in rough seas!

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492 m

Flunder Viewing Platform

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The 370-square-meter sea platform is made of oak planks; the supporting steel structure is suspended from a pylon set at a depth of ten meters. With its blue paint finish, the steel tube is the platform's unmistakable central element: when viewed from above, it resembles the shape of the flatfish, the "flounder."

The steel girders of the substructure, which extend fan-like into the Baltic Sea, are suspended from the structure's pylon by a cable structure. This makes the platform appear to "float" three meters above the water. From the beach at the DLRG tower, a three-meter-wide walkway leads directly to the flounder. This splits again shortly before the platform and runs past the pylon on both sides.

The flounder is easily accessible by wheelchair, stroller, etc.

Flounder Sea Platform
with terns

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495 m

You almost walk past it, as other impressions quickly distract you here.

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1.42 km

Hohwacht Natural Beach

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Hohwacht's beach, over 2 km long, is located on Hohwacht Bay, east of Kiel. The diverse beach consists of cliffs and light sand. There are also two sections for four-legged friends.

Hohwacht is a former fishing village, and you can see that this charm has remained. You can discover and admire many small fishermen's cottages from that time.

The unusual "Flunder" sea platform offers a beautiful view of the sea.

On the cliffs in the western part, there is another viewing platform, "Kiek ut," from which you can enjoy a fantastic view of Hohwacht Bay.

Those looking for some exercise will find numerous water sports options and a beach volleyball court.

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2.46 km

Lippe Harbour

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The only marina in the Hohwacht bay. Only shortly before Kiel or in Heiligenhafen there are sailboats again. Remarkable.

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3.91 km

Between the road and the hiking trail stretches an extensive dune landscape with sand dunes, dunes, grasses, and low scrub. A network of pleasant, sandy single trails runs through it. The rare, protected sea kale grows in abundance on this stretch of beach.

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5.08 km

Hohwacht Beach

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Since I first got through on a big bike tour in summer almost 40 years ago, I have been overwhelmed by the picture: yellow cornfields and the blue Baltic Sea impressed themselves. Even today, this place has lost none of its appeal.
Environmental protection is very important. The Tivoli campsite had to give way. But nature and hikers on photo stalks have won. You can find many motifs in small, you have to bring leisure. My tip is the campsite Platen. Very well located, well equipped and an ideal starting point for tours.

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5.26 km

Hohwacht Beach

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This is Hohwacht Beach
The more than 2 km long Hohwacht beach is located on Hohwacht Bay, east of Kiel. The diverse beach consists of cliffs and light sand. There are also two sections for four-legged friends.


Hohwacht is a former fishing village and you can see that this charm has remained. You can discover and marvel at many small fishermen's houses from back then.

On the extraordinary sea platform of the "Flunder" you have a beautiful view of the sea.

On the cliff in the western part there is another viewing platform "Kiek ut", from which you have a great view of Hohwacht Bay.
If you are looking for exercise, you will find numerous water sports options as well as a beach volleyball court.

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6.78 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.22 km

2.62 km

726 m

222 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

2.12 km

2.04 km

236 m

219 m

< 100 m

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Monday 6 July

18°C

12°C

77 %

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Comments

May 24, 2025,Wiedermal Howacht
...and another tried-and-true route. Of all the nearby Baltic Sea resorts, Howacht is our favorite. No hustle and bustle, a fine beach, and a stunning hinterland.
May is the best month here on the coast anyway, so we're mostly alone walking through the magical landscape.
It won't be a big deal. On Saturday, the music starts at 1:00 PM, so …

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The motivation for visiting Hohwacht is the Baltic Sea thriller 📖⚓️ "Krabben-Connection" 🦐🔪, which I started reading to get in the mood for my week in Laboe. It takes place in Hohwacht, with a detour at the Lippe harbor ⛵️🛥. I started at the harbor today & walked along the beach to Hohwacht... a wonderful day ☀️😎... a crab roll …

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The 🌊 air was blowing around your ears due to the strong 💨, but with the 🌞 it was a wonderful, soothing walk on the beach in Hohwacht.
As you can see in some of the pictures, some storm damage is still visible here: in addition to the coast, there is also the so-called landmark of Hohwacht: the Flounder😏
I …

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