Experience Rügen

Coastal breeze, sea view, adventure

Two ways to discover Rügen and to find your starting point with Thru-hiking:

93 kilometres of true coastal spirit: the free-of-charge Rügen Wolf Trail will lead a small group for several days along the chalk cliffs. You’ll need to sign up for it.

The free-of-charge base camp in Sassnitz will bring the community together: workshops, talks, live music and lots more are waiting for you. Simply show up and let yourself be inspired.

Full details here:

Multi Day Hike

Rügen Wolf Trail
93 km Along Germany’s Chalk Coast

Date
13.05.–17.05.2026

Distance
93 km

Trail
Mostly natural and flat

Ascent / Descent
514 m / 476 m

Weather
Windy, changeable weather, 10–15°C

Accommodation
Camping sites

The Rügen Wolf Trail combines physical challenge with scenic diversity. Over three days, the route covers 93 kilometers along one of Germany’s most distinctive coastlines.

Starting in Schaprode, the trail leads via Cape Arkona and the fishing village of Vitt along the famous chalk cliffs to the iconic Königsstuhl in Jasmund National Park. From Sassnitz, the route continues via Prora to the pier in Binz. Ancient beech forests, steep coastal cliffs and firm coastal paths define the terrain more than deep sand sections.

With an average of around 30 kilometers per day, this route is physically demanding. The daily distance requires strong base endurance and experience with long consecutive stages. This event is not suitable for hikers without prior training for 25–30 km stages on multiple days.

The hike is organized by Jack Wolfskin in cooperation with ASI Reisen and supported by Ford, Outdooractive, Petzl and Clausthaler Alkohlfrei.

Jack Wolfskin is responsible for concept and execution, drawing on extensive experience in outdoor product development and long-distance community hiking formats.

Participation is limited to 50 hikers. Within the group, there are 25 places for participants who complete the hike with a guide and 25 places for participants who hike the trail without a guide.

This event is suitable for: experienced hikers with very solid endurance, participants capable of completing 25–30 km stages on consecutive days and those who want to experience long-distance hiking in Germany within a professionally organized framework.

Discover the route

This adventure is now fully booked

All the places for this event have now been allocated. Thank you for your incredible spirit and your love of nature and broad horizons. If you didn’t manage to get your name on the list this time, don’t be too disappointed. The next adventure is already on the drawing board.

Basecamp

Wolf Trail Basecamp Event Rügen – Sassnitz Hafenpromenade

Date
16.05.2026

Location
Sassnitz Hafenpromenade, Rügen

On April 25, the Wolftrail Basecamp event series kicks off on the Polish Baltic coast in Łeba – close to Słowiński National Park and its well-known shifting dunes.

Basecamp is an open community event for everyone interested in hiking, long-distance hiking and thru-hiking — regardless of experience level.

On May 16, the Wolftrail Basecamp stops at the harbor promenade in Sassnitz on Rügen — close to Jasmund National Park and the island’s famous chalk cliffs.

Basecamp is an open community event for everyone interested in hiking, long-distance hiking and thru-hiking — from ambitious day hikers to experienced multi-day trekkers.

The event is organized by Jack Wolfskin in cooperation with ASI Reisen and partners Ford, Outdooractive, Petzl and Clausthaler Alkoholfrei, alongside regional partners from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Admission is free. No registration required.

Content & Added Value

The program offers practical workshops, product testing and direct exchange with athletes and experts.

Expo Area:
Discover and test products on site.

Workshops & Practical Sessions
Gear setup for multi-day hikes
Backpack optimization & weight reduction
Navigation & route planning
Training for 20–30 km stages
Recovery & load management

Athlete Talks & Meet & Greet
With the Jack Wolfskin thru-hiking athletes: Elmar Teegelbeckers, Dominika Kiprowska, Lauren Roerick, Marc Hügel, Elina Osborn, Falk von Göler, Timothy Larsen.
They will share insights from international long-distance projects and answer questions about preparation, mindset and equipment.

With views of the harbor and chalk coastline, the day winds down in a relaxed atmosphere by the fire.