Thalasso Therapy Trail 7 - coastal forest, moor and beach

Your hike starts at the Borwin car park at the overview board for the thalassotherapy trails of the Rostock Heath. From here, walk to the main road, cross it and walk eastwards along the Budentannenweg towards the campsite. Approx. 200 metres before the StrandResort Markgrafenheide, the path branches off to the right into the Rostock Heath. Look out for the moor ditch on the right-hand side of the hiking trail that now follows. An avenue of oak trees grows here with the tallest living oaks on Rostock Heath - they are around 200-300 years old.

At the fork in the path, follow the signs for Thalasso Therapy Trail 7 in the direction of Graal-Müritz. On the left-hand side, you will discover the "Birdlife of the moor" station - one of 15 educational stations on the "Biological Diversity" discovery trail in the Rostock Heath, which opened in 2018. You are now walking along the edge of the Heiligensee and Hütelmoor nature reserve. Follow the hiking trail between the reed beds to the next signpost and then turn back into the forest. After approx. 700 metres, you will pass another station on the discovery trail. Here you can also make a short stop at the observation tower and let your gaze wander over the Hütelmoor. You then hike for another kilometre along the Kuhschneise until you reach the third

station. Here, turn left onto the Kellerheidenweg towards Graal-Müritz / Rosenort. The hiking trail runs parallel to the Baltic Sea coastal cycle path for approx. 800 metres. So take a little care - especially in the summer months. On this section of the trail, you will have two more opportunities to take a look at the Hütelmoor; both viewing towers are signposted.

After approx. 600 metres, you will reach the Rosenortschneise via the Müggenburger Schneise, which will take you straight to Rosenort and the beach over the next 2 km. At the edge of the path, you will see a signpost indicating storm damage from 2015 - the effects can still be seen today.

At the junction to Graal-Müritz, continue straight ahead. You may already be able to smell and taste the sea air. Shortly before the beach access, a rest area invites you to take another sheltered break before you set off on the approx. 3 km long beach walk. You leave the beach again at beach access 36 and now walk along the south-western edge of the nature reserve on the side facing away from the water. You already know the next fork in the road from the outward route and now follow the signs straight ahead to Budentannenweg. Walk along the road back to the starting point at the Borwin car park.

Light hiking boots and a small rucksack with drinks & snacks

• Rest and viewing opportunities on two viewing towers along the Thalasso therapy trail
  
• Bathing break at Rosenort

Take the A 19 motorway towards Rostock-Überseehafen to exit 5-Rostock-Nord and continue towards Graal-Müritz,   follow 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 motorway, take the Rostock-West exit via the west feeder road 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 after entering the town on the right-hand side, opposite the junction to Budentannenweg.

In Markgrafenheide Borwin car park (free of charge), increased car traffic in the high season

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 sports clothing and sturdy shoes appropriate to the season.

Markgrafenheide, Borwin car park (at the pier)

Markgrafenheide, Borwin car park (at the pier)