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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Landkreis Rostock

Börgerende-Rethwisch

Nienhagen Ghost Forest – Nienhagen Ghost Forest loop from Conventer See

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Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Landkreis Rostock

Börgerende-Rethwisch

Nienhagen Ghost Forest – Nienhagen Ghost Forest loop from Conventer See

Moderate

4.7

(140)

607

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Nienhagen Ghost Forest – Nienhagen Ghost Forest loop from Conventer See

02:38

10.4km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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1.79 km

View of the Baltic Sea through wind-bent trees

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The wind evaders are typical for the coastal section

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2.89 km

Entrance to the Gespensterwald

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If it's very stormy, then this "Unterschlumpf" is the place to go before continuing on the steep bank over a length of 1300 m along the ghost forest to Nienhagen

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3.08 km

View of the Baltic Sea from the Gespensterwald

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The bank is a bit broken but you have a great view of the Baltic Sea.

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3.28 km

View of the Gespensterwald from the beach

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From here you have a view of the ghost forest. You also walk right by the water, a unique combination. You also protect the forest, which is threatened by the increasing soil compaction caused by hikers and irrational cyclists (who bypass the barrier), as the sign said.

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3.55 km

Nienhagen Ghost Forest

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The Nienhäger wood, the official name of the forest section around the seaside resort, better known as the ghost forest of Nienhagen, belongs to the forest of the Rostock district and is managed by the forest authority. The approximately 180 hectare mixed forest looks extraordinarily spooky, especially in fog or wind: when the trees, bushes and grasses growing here lay in bizarre shapes in dim light and are pushed towards the ground by the storm. When there is a strong storm from the direction of the Baltic Sea, it seems as if the gnarled trees with their sparse crowns whispered to one another in a wind-fleeing form.

Source: meck-pomm-lese.de

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4.00 km

Nienhagen Ghost Forest

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The steep coast in Nienhagen - consisting of ice age deposits - is characteristic of the state-recognized seaside resort and is therefore subject to strict protective conditions. Along the steep bank there are stretches of beach with fine sand that are ideal for swimming.

However, caution is also advised: because the cliff is constantly affected by falls, landslides and rockfalls, especially after heavy rainfall, frost, storms or floods. Therefore, for your own safety, the information and warning signs should be respected and observed. Every year the bank recedes by about 25 centimeters. As a result, sand has to be transported from the sea to the coast again and again.

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4.51 km

Cliff coast near Nienhagen

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Great forest with crooked trees.

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4.59 km

Baltic Sea Resort Nienhagen

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The Ostseebad Nienhagen is located directly on the coast between Warnemünde and Heiligendamm. A natural sandy beach, which is lonely most of the year, offers recreation especially to those guests who are looking for peace and relaxation. On foot or by bike, a delightful natural landscape invites you to be fascinated by the contrast between the natural beach and the adjoining enchanting coastal forest area with its rare flora and fauna.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

2.42 km

2.33 km

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.76 km

1.95 km

1.74 km

1.31 km

575 m

< 100 m

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Nienhagen Ghost Forest – Nienhagen Ghost Forest loop from Conventer See

View of the Baltic Sea through wind-bent trees

Entrance to the Gespensterwald

View of the Baltic Sea from the Gespensterwald

View of the Gespensterwald from the beach

Nienhagen Ghost Forest

Nienhagen Ghost Forest

Cliff coast near Nienhagen

Baltic Sea Resort Nienhagen

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