Hohwacht Natural Beach – The Rusty Elephant Sculpture loop from Hohwacht

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Hohwacht Natural Beach – The Rusty Elephant Sculpture loop from Hohwacht

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Hohwacht Natural Beach – The Rusty Elephant Sculpture loop from Hohwacht

01:26

5.70km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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2.06 km

Sea Kale Meadows on the Baltic Sea Coast

Highlight • Natural

Between the road and the hiking trail stretches an extensive dune landscape with sand dunes, dunes, grasses, and low scrub. A network of pleasant, sandy single trails runs through it. …

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3.71 km

Hohwacht Natural Beach

Highlight • Beach

Hohwacht's beach, over 2 km long, is located on Hohwacht Bay, east of Kiel. The diverse beach consists of cliffs and light sand. There are also two sections for four-legged friends.

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4.29 km

The Rusty Elephant Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The elephant is about 120 cm tall

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5.70 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

1.83 km

146 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

908 m

901 m

146 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

5°C

55 %

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Comments

May 24, 2025,Wiedermal Howacht

...and another tried-and-true route. Of all the nearby Baltic Sea resorts, Howacht is our favorite. No hustle and bustle, a fine beach, and a stunning hinterland.
May is the best month here on the coast anyway, so we're mostly alone walking through the magical landscape.
It won't be a big deal. On Saturday, the music starts at 1:00 PM, so …

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