Hiking Along the Cliffs
The cliffs at Redewisch, in the west of Boltenhagen, are a relic of the Ice Age. They were formed from various glacial deposits such as clay, chalk and rubble.
The cliffs are constantly changing as coastal processes cause erosion. Especially during spring and autumn storms, which can also bring flooding, sections of the cliff break away again and again.
After such landslides, hikers can look forward to finding fossils on the beach. Large boulders are also worth seeing.
Old photos of the cliffs show the constant change.
Hike to the Cliffs from Haus Hubertus
From Haus Hubertus, take beach access point 11 or 12 to the beach and then keep following the water westward, past the town center, all the way to Redewisch. There, the cliffs rise to around 35 meters. With a dog, the natural beach from access point 02 onward is ideal.
Please keep your distance from the cliff edge and the foot of the cliff – after storms, soil and stones repeatedly come loose there.
Tips for Your Hike to the Cliffs
- Start right at the house: Head down to the beach via beach access points 11 and 12, then walk west along the water's edge.
- Round trip: If you'd like to hike back along the top of the cliffs, there's an easy loop trail starting at the pier that's about 11 km long (roughly 2.5 hours) and passes through Redewisch and Wichmannsdorf.
- With a dog: According to the beach and swimming regulations, the beach at the Redewisch cliffs is a natural dog-friendly beach—even during the swimming season.
- Safety: Keep your distance from the cliff edge and the foot of the cliff – material can break off, especially after storms and rain.
- Best time: Autumn and winter, when storms expose new stones and fossils – and summer evenings.