Eckernförde Harbour – View of Eckernförde Bay loop from Schnellmark

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Eckernförde Harbour – View of Eckernförde Bay loop from Schnellmark

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4.5

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Eckernförde Harbour – View of Eckernförde Bay loop from Schnellmark

04:09

16.1km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.25 km

View of the Baltic Sea Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Further along the cliffs there was a barrier, I think that is still the result of the heavy easterly storm last year. But it is also beautiful in the forest

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2.27 km

Steep coast of the Eckernförde Bay

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Beginning at the Eckernförde burial forest, you follow a forest path in IMMEDIATE proximity to the cliffs.

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7.10 km

Mareminde, the daughter of the sea god, shamefully neglected her assigned task of watching over the souls of the deceased and was punished by being chained to the seabed. One day, she broke her chains and appeared in the sunlight.

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7.12 km

Eckernförde Harbor Tip, Beach, and Mermaid Mareminde

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The promenade, which is more than two kilometers long, leads along the main beach to the tip of the harbour. The view of the fjord and Eckernförde Bay is fascinating.

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7.57 km

Eckernförde Harbour

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In the past, the port was primarily used for handling grain and fertilizers. Today, marinas with sailing and motor yachts dominate the picture. A wooden bascule bridge, which can be …

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7.67 km

Old Eckernförde Lighthouse

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The lantern and gallery stands on a concrete base (11m) on the market square at the harbor in Eckernförde.
The tower (1907 - 1981) was replaced by a modern lighthouse …

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11.5 km

Südstrand

Beach

14.6 km

View of Eckernförde Bay

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Here you can walk lonely and very beautiful along the steep coast with fantastic views of the Baltic Sea. Unfortunately, I did not find the official vantage point, which used …

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.62 km

3.49 km

3.41 km

592 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

4.04 km

4.00 km

3.61 km

124 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

6°C

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Comments

May 22, 2023,Steilküste Eckernförde

Easy hike. For all fitness levels. Easily walkable paths. No special skill required. The starting point of the tour can be reached by public transport.

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September 23, 2024,Die Steilküste Eckernförder Bucht

Today we went on a short hike to the steep cliffs of Eckernförde. The route first leads along the road, then past the forest cemetery. There are no views for the first half. The forest prevents that. The most beautiful spot is at the end, just before we head back. Here you have a few views of the Baltic Sea. …

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September 7, 2026,Eckernförde Küsten-, Steilküsten"walk" Nr. 7

The weather invited us again today to go on a new tour. So far there was the cliff tour 1-6, actually that should have been the end, but it wasn't quite yet. I took the train to Eckernförde today - so the start is the train station - and had planned to walk along the beach on the way back. …

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