West Beach (Darß Peninsula) – West Beach, Darß loop from Esper Ort

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Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Born am Darß

West Beach (Darß Peninsula) – West Beach, Darß loop from Esper Ort

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West Beach (Darß Peninsula) – West Beach, Darß loop from Esper Ort

02:14

8.85km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Kernzone

Nationalpark Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft

Waypoints

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469 m

West Beach (Weststrand), Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park

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Extremely beautiful, even in winter it's worth a hike on the west beach - there's a lot to find.

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1.18 km

Müllergraben Estuary at West Beach

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The surrounding swamp landscape is beautiful,

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2.14 km

West Beach (Darß Peninsula)

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The west beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Whether it's the beach itself, which seems to stretch itself endlessly, or the bizarre coastal …

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3.32 km

During our holiday in 2008, this original and unspoiled beach had us immediately excited. Due to its exposed location, it is not so crowded and you always find a nice lonely place, if you walk along the beach.

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4.87 km

Darss Primeval Forest

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5.30 km

Darss Primeval Forest Wetlands

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From the “Drei Eichen” car park you can directly access the varied forest. Due to the relative virginity, it has this jungle character and you can see many different types …

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6.60 km

Darss Forest

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Rustic trees that stay where they are when they fall.

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8.82 km

Wind-bent Pines on Weststrand

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Shaped by the stiff breeze from the Baltic Sea.

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8.85 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.41 km

2.45 km

Surfaces

7.63 km

687 m

422 m

119 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

12°C

8°C

62 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

January 12, 2024,🌊Weststrand🐚 zu🌬 den🌴 Windflüchtern🦀

We are always drawn to the sea, even if this time the occasion is painful.

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December 29, 2023,Wanderung Weststrand

A wonderful hike, with a moderate wind from the SW and nice weather. What more could you want, pure and close to nature.

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January 22, 2022,Weststrand Darß Nationalpark

You just can't get enough of the beautiful Darß 😍

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September 14, 2024,Am Weststrand - 14.09.2024

In the afternoon we went to the west beach. First through the forest. Actually more like a jungle. You can find some very old trees there. Then to the beach. The west beach is over 10km long and is pure nature here. You can also find windbreaks here. Trees that have been bent by the wind. I only walked a …

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August 16, 2022,Weststrand Darß – Weststrand Runde von Ahrenshoop

Nice tour up the west beach and back through the cool forest... But the beach isn't really like the pictures anymore, at least not during the holiday season. Beach shell after beach shell in a nature reserve

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September 21, 2024,Schöner Wald-Schöner Strand-Schöner Tag ☀️

From the 'Drei Eichen' car park near Ahrenshoop through a primeval forest to the west beach with its bizarre formations of dead wood, fine sand and crystal clear water.

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