Thalasso Therapy Trail 9 - Warnemünde seaside resort

From the Kurpark, in the heart of Warnemünde, walk along Kurhausstraße past the Hotel Neptun - the 1st certified thalasso therapy centre on the Baltic Sea - and cross the sea promenade towards the beach.

Walk (in suitable weather conditions directly in the surf zone) approx. 4.8 km to the west. You will soon find yourself in the middle of the Stoltera nature reserve, which is characterised by the impressive north-facing cliffs, the beach and the coastal forest. The 83-hectare nature reserve stretches between Geinitzort in the west and the entrance to the seaside resort of Warnemünde.

Shore swallows breed in the cliff; elderberry, sea buckthorn bushes, sal willow and trembling poplar grow on the edge of the cliff. The majority of the coastal forest is made up of mixed deciduous forest with copper beech, hornbeam, pedunculate oak and birch.

At beach access 38, leave the beach via the steps and turn right towards Hotel Ostseeland. Here you can plan a short stopover and have a snack at the "Kleiner Diedrich". Leave the hotel grounds via the exit and follow Stolteraer Weg for approx. 200 metres. Turn left towards Küstenwald and at the first junction turn right onto the forest path towards Warnemünde until you reach the Wilhelmshöhe hotel and excursion restaurant. Here you can take another break on the wonderful panoramic terrace with a view of the Baltic Sea and Warnemünde. Then take the steps next to the aviary to get back to the beach and walk back to the Hotel Neptun (beach access 10) close to the surf. From here, it is only a short walk along Kurhausstraße until you reach your starting point "Kurpark" again on the left-hand side.

Please do not step too close to the edge of the cliff. The cliff itself is a fragile habitat due to its northern exposure, its unhindered exposure to the elements, the coastal drop-offs and the high salt content, and break-offs can occur at any time.

Light hiking boots and small rucksack with drinks

• Let your gaze wander and take a break on the terrace of the Wilhelmshöhe excursion restaurant
• "Kleiner Diedrich" snack bar at the Hotel Ostseeland

From the A 20 motorway, exit Rostock-West via the West feeder road and the B 103 directly to Warnemünde

e.g. Ostsee car park (Zur Promenade 3), Kurhaus car park (Kurhausstraße entrance to the underground car park)

Arrival by train, bus, car, on foot and / or bicycle possible

e.g. from Rostock main station with S1 to "Warnemünde Bahnhof". e.g. from Rostock main station with the S1 to "Warnemünde Bahnhof", from here approx. 800 m on foot to the starting point in the Kurpark

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.
   

Warnemünde Spa Park

Warnemünde Spa Park