Experience Rügen
Sea air, coastal views, adventure
Discover Rügen in two ways and find your entry point into thru-hiking:
93 kilometres of real coastal atmosphere: the free Rügen Wolf Trail takes a small group along the chalk coast over several days. Registration required.
The free basecamp in Sassnitz brings the community together: workshops, talks, live music and much more, just waiting to be discovered. Come along and get inspired.
This event has already taken place.
But the adventure doesn't have to end there.
Take a look below for impressions and all the route details - or find your next Wolf Trail event below.
Here's everything you need to know:
Multi-Day Hike
Rügen Wolf Trail
93 km along the chalk coast
Dates
13–17 May 2026
Distance
93 km
Trail
Mostly natural paths
& flat terrain
Ascent / Descent
514 m / 476 m
Weather
Windy & changeable, 10–15°C
Accomodation
Campsites
The Rügen Wolf Trail combines a real physical challenge with an incredibly varied landscape. Over three days, the route covers 93 kilometres along the coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
The trail starts in Schaprode. From there, it leads via Cape Arkona and the fishing village of Vitt along the striking chalk coastline to the famous Königsstuhl in Jasmund National Park. The route then continues from Sassnitz via Prora to the pier in Binz. Ancient beech forests, steep cliffs and firm coastal paths define the trail profile far more than deep sand does.
Averaging around 30 kilometres a day, this route is physically demanding. The distance calls for solid base endurance and experience with longer daily stages. This event isn't suitable for those without hiking experience, or without training for consecutive 25–30 km stages.
Jack Wolfskin is responsible for the concept and delivery of the event, drawing on extensive experience in outdoor product development, community hikes and long-distance formats.
Group size is limited to 50 participants. Within the group, 25 places are available for those wishing to complete the hike with a guide, and 25 places for participants hiking the trail unguided.
This event is suitable for: experienced hikers with excellent base fitness, those able to cover 25–30 km on multiple consecutive days, and anyone looking to gain their first experience of thru-hiking in a structured setting.
Discover the Rügen route
Basecamp
Wolf Trail Basecamp Event Rügen – Sassnitz Harbour Promenade
Date
16 May 2026
Location
Sassnitz Windpromenade, Rügen
On 16 May, the Wolf Trail Basecamp event series makes a stop at the Windpromenade in Sassnitz on Rügen, right by Jasmund National Park and the famous chalk coast.
Basecamp is an open community event for anyone interested in hiking, long-distance hiking and thru-hiking – from ambitious day hikers to experienced multi-day trekkers.
Free entry, no registration required.
Programme & Highlights
What to expect:
The programme offers hands-on workshops, product testing and direct exchange with athletes and experts.
Expo Area:
Discover products and try them out for yourself.
Workshops & Practical Sessions:
- Gear setup for multi-day trips
- Backpack optimisation & weight reduction
- Navigation & route planning
- Training for longer stages
- Recovery & load management
Athlete Talks & Meet & Greet:
Featuring Jack Wolfskin thru-hiking athletes: Dominika Kiprowska, Lauren Roerick, Marc Hügel, Elina Osborn, and Timothy Larsen.
They will share their experiences from international long-distance projects and answer your questions on preparation, mindset, and equipment.
With views over the harbour and the chalk coast, the day winds down in a relaxed atmosphere.
Rügen impressions - Revisiting the moment on the trail
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