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Niendorf Beach (Baltic Sea) – Niendorf Harbour loop from Timmendorfer Strand

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Niendorf Beach (Baltic Sea) – Niendorf Harbour loop from Timmendorfer Strand

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Niendorf Beach (Baltic Sea) – Niendorf Harbour loop from Timmendorfer Strand

06:06

23.7km

120m

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Hard hike. Very 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 22, 2026

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8.46 km

The Hemmelsdorfer lake in Schleswig-Holstein is located north of Lübeck in the immediate vicinity of the Baltic Sea in the area of the municipalities Ratekau and Timmendorfer beach and was formerly a fjord.
Lake Hemmelsdorf is in an unsatisfactory ecological status according to the European Water Framework Directive (WFD). From the larger tributaries of the Mühlenau, Thuraubek and Spannau and other tributaries, the lake receives strong to very strong nutrient-laden water. The visible consequences in the summer are often blue-green algae and foam in the shore area. In terms of water quality, Lake Hemmelsdorf is one of the most endangered lakes in Schleswig-Holstein. (Source: Wikipedia)

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Niendorf Beach

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Niendorf offers a beautiful and spacious sandy beach. If you like more peace and quiet, head towards the natural beach on the Brodten cliffs.

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18.6 km

Niendorf Beach (Baltic Sea)

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The path along the beach is breathtaking, always different and beautiful.

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19.5 km

Niendorf Harbour

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Harbor atmosphere with kiosk, stalls, fish snack bar, restaurant, coffee shop. Nice place to stay and/or take a break.

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20.5 km

Dune landscape at Timmendorfer Strand

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The image of white dunes is the epitome of relaxing holiday landscapes on the North and Baltic Seas.
Due to the more or less strong sand drifts on the coasts, white dunes can pile up to several meters high. As a result, you lose a bit of contact with the deeper areas, which are still heavily influenced by the salt water - one speaks of sweetening the soil. These are generally more favorable conditions for plants and as a result, beach grass (Ammophila arenaria, photo) in particular, as a typical type of grass, can grow well on these thin areas. The name Weißdüne comes from the fact that the sand drifts are still comparatively fresh and therefore more or less white. Only later, when the dune has stabilized, can soil formation begin and the resulting humus then colors the dunes; one then speaks of gray dunes.
In addition to beach grass, other plant species can typically grow on white dunes, e.g. beach winds (Calystegia soldanella), four-male hornwort (Cerastium diffusum), beach rye (Elymus arenarius), sea thistle (Eryngium maritimum), dune red fescue (Festuca rubrassp. Arenaria), Beach pea (Lathyrus maritimus) or sand evening primrose (Oenothera oakesiana). Another type of grass is significant from a botanical point of view: the Baltic beach grass (Calammophila baltica) - it is a sterile cross between the beach grass and the land riding grass (Calamagrostis epigeos) and spreads through runners.

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