E9 Ostseeküstenwanderweg 1: 50 000

The Baltic Coast Hiking Trail E9 is part of the European long-distance hiking trail E9, also known as the "International Coastal Path Atlantic-Baltic." It stretches approximately 5,000 kilometers from Portugal to Estonia. The brochure "Baltic Coast Hiking Trail E9" from the publisher "grünes Herz" describes the E9 trail in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: The path runs along the coast from Travemünde through Usedom to Świnoujście. It covers about 400 kilometers, featuring some inclines and a diverse landscape. Hikers will experience historic Hanseatic towns (Wismar, Rostock, Stralsund, Greifswald), attractive seaside resorts, steep cliffs, and sandy beaches, the Darss Forest, and the sunny island of Usedom – all accompanied by the rhythm of the waves and the cries of seagulls. Occasionally, the trail leads inland through quiet villages and forests. The brochure describes the route in three sections. The 35 map sheets at a scale of 1:50,000 provide detailed information on both the marked main route and recommended side routes and detours. These three sections are not mandatory; everyone should plan their hiking distances according to their abilities and interests. Each map sheet is paired with a page of text that offers information about the history of the places and natural monuments along the way. On all pages, you can easily find highlighted addresses for tourist information centers and selected museums in the margin. The hiking guide, with its practical spiral binding, is an indispensable companion for a hiking tour through Germany's northeastern region.