Germany's largest island is one big walking ground: ancient beech forests, chalk-cliff panoramas and kilometres of pine-backed shoreline. Dogs must stay leashed in the protected areas, but the network of forest and coastal paths is almost endless.
Southeast Rügen · Forest between Binz and Sellin, 18609 Binz
A vast beech forest between Binz and Sellin, crowned by the Jagdschloss hunting lodge. The famous Hochuferweg clifftop path runs along its eastern edge with constant Baltic views, and it is a favourite of local dog walkers.
Jasmund peninsula · Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz
Germany's smallest national park protects the famous chalk cliffs and UNESCO-listed ancient beech forests around the Königsstuhl. Leashed dogs are allowed on the marked trails, including the spectacular high-shore path from Sassnitz.
North Rügen · Between Glowe and Juliusruh, 18551 Glowe
A ten-kilometre sweep of fine sand backed by a shady pine forest, linking the Jasmund and Wittow peninsulas. Outside the summer season the whole strand opens to dogs, and even in summer the forest path behind the dunes is a superb leash walk.
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