Thalasso Therapy Trail 4 - dunes, sea and coastal forest in the seaside resort of Markgrafenheide

You start your hike on the Thalasso Therapy Trail 4 at the Stubbenwiese car park at beach access 19. Cross the beach access here and walk in an easterly direction for the next 2 km as close as possible to the surf zone. Here, you can fill up on an extra dose of aerosols in the spray mist of the surf, which acts like an open-air inhalation.

At beach access 36, leave the beach and follow the signs for Thalasso Therapy Trail 4 in the direction of Markgrafenheide. The hiking trail now leads you through the southern part of the nature reserve, "Heiligensee & Hütelmoor", whose conservation purpose is to preserve and renaturalise a coastal marshy moor with diverse flora and fauna. Follow the signposts straight ahead and pass the Prahmgraben with its oak avenue, which has been designated a natural monument, on your left. After approx. 650 metres you reach the road and now walk along the campsite in a south-westerly direction. After approx. 850 metres you will reach Warnemünder Straße - the main street of the seaside resort of Markgrafenheide. Cross it carefully and walk the remaining kilometre in the direction of Warnemünde to the starting point of the hike, at the Stubbenwiese car park.

Light hiking boots, possibly a small rucksack with drinks
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Short stopover at the Blaue Boje (time out with a view of the beach and the sea) or Strandoase, Eichenallee am Moorgraben, Hotel Susewind

Take the A 19 motorway towards Rostock-Überseehafen until exit 5-Rostock-Nord and continue towards Graal-Müritz,  follow the signs to Markgrafenheide.
 The Stubbenwiese / Strand car park is located on the right-hand side at the Hohe Düne climbing forest after entering the town.
 
Alternatively:
From the A 20 motorway, take the Rostock-West exit via the west feeder road and the B 103 directly to Warnemünde. Follow the signs to the Hohe Düne ferry and cross over, continue to Markgrafenheide. The Stubbenwiese / Strand car park is located on the left-hand side after entering the town at the Hohe Düne climbing forest.

Chargeable car park Stubbenwiese / Am Strand

Address: 18146 Markgrafenheide, Warnemünder Straße

z. e.g. from Rostock main station: Tram 2 to "Dierkower Kreuz", from there bus 18 in the direction of "Hohe Düne", exit "Markgrafenheide"

from Warnemünde: Cross the Warnow by ferry; bus 17 (in the direction of "StrandResort Markgrafenheide") or 18 (in the direction of "Dierkower Kreuz") - exit "Markgrafenheide"

Health holidays in the Hanseatic and university city of Rostock

Discover the thalasso therapy 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, Stubbenwiese car park

Markgrafenheide, Stubbenwiese car park