Thalasso Therapy Trail 3 - coastal forest, moor and heath

From the Borwin car park in the Markgrafenheide seaside resort and its information board, follow the green signs for Thalasso Therapy Trail 3 towards the main road, cross it and walk straight ahead along Budentannenweg towards the Markgrafenheide campsite. About 200 metres before the StrandResort, a hiking trail leads to the right into the Rostock Heath - an overview board of the city forestry office marks the way. Cross the road here and follow the signs for the next 675 metres. If you now turn right onto the hiking trail, you will pass the "Heiligensee and Hütelmoor" nature reserve in its southern section. This area was given protected area status back in 1957, but the moorland was partially drained and used for agriculture during the GDR era. Renaturalisation measures only began in 1996 and the nature reserve has been left to its own devices again since 2008.

Once you have passed the moor and meadow landscape, you will once again enter the coastal forest of the Rostock Heath, one of 30 biodiversity hotspots and the largest contiguous coastal forest area in Germany today. After just over 650 metres, you will see a lookout point on your left shortly after the turn-off, which offers you a wonderful view over the nature reserve. The tower and the "Moor & More" station with a balance trail, information boards and rest areas are part of the "Biological Diversity" discovery trail, which was opened by the municipal forestry office in 2018. Take the opportunity for a short stopover.

Follow the wide, well-maintained forest path to the large forest crossroads with a rest area and another station ("Small but mighty") on the discovery trail. Turn right here and walk along the path to the main road - approx. 1.2 km. After crossing the road, Thalasso-Kurweg 3 runs the remaining 2 km on the cycle and footpath back to the starting point at the Borwin car park.

Be careful when crossing the main road.

Light hiking boots and a small rucksack with drinks & snacks

Rest and viewing opportunity on a viewing tower

Take the A 19 towards Rostock-Überseehafen to exit 5-Rostock-Nord and continue towards Graal-Müritz, following the signs to Markgrafenheide.

The Borwin car park is located on the left after entering the town, opposite the Budentannenweg junction

Alternatively:

From the A 20, take the Rostock-West exit via the Westzubringer and the B 103 directly to Warnemünde. There follow the signs to the Hohe Düne ferry and cross over, continue to Markgrafenheide. The Borwin car park is located on the right-hand side after entering the town, opposite the junction to Budentannenweg.

Parking spaces available in the Borwin car park (free of charge); may be busy in high season

z. e.g.

• from Rostock main station: Tram 2 to "Dierkower Kreuz", from there bus 18 in the direction of "Hohe Düne", exit "Rostock Schulzenwiese" or "Markgrafenheide"
• from Warnemünde: Cross the Warnow by ferry; bus 17 (in the direction of "StrandResort Markgrafenheide") or 18 (in the direction of "Dierkower Kreuz") - get off at "Markgrafenheide" or "Schulzenwiese"

Health holidays in the Hanseatic and university city of Rostock

Discover the spa trails with the free audio guides.Easy exercises and interesting facts about the region ensure an entertaining and relaxing hiking experience.

Information & tips on climatic hiking and walking

1. Exercise in the fresh air is good for every body at any age and in every season.
2. Walking on the forest floor is more sheltered from the wind and sun than on the beach. The atmosphere of the forest allows the body to rest more quickly.
3. The air in the surf zone is in constant motion and contains maritime aerosol, the effect of which is similar to a natural inhaler.
4. The sea edge is the zone with the highest air purity, which is particularly suitable for allergy sufferers.
5. A walk on the beach against the wind strains and trains the joints and muscles more than a hike on solid forest ground.
6. When climate hiking, wear sportswear and sturdy shoes appropriate to the season.

Markgrafenheide, Borwin car park (at the ferry terminal)

Markgrafenheide, Borwin car park (at the ferry terminal)

The Thalasso Therapy Trail 3 - coastal forest, moor and heath is suitable for handbikes. Accessibility tested: partially accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users.

This offer has been classified according to the criteria of the nationwide "Travelling for All" label and is entitled to receive the
August 2022 - July 2025 to carry the "Accessibility tested" label and the associated pictograms and to use them in accordance with the contract.