Rettin between the beach, meadows and coastal paths

Rettin is a destination for anyone who associates coastal landscapes with more than just the beach. Between Rettin and Pelzerhaken, meadows, a wooded cliff and paths also shape the scenery. The “Coastal Landscape between Pelzerhaken and Rettin” FFH site covers 100.00 hectares. Its beach landscape includes an offshore beach and a coastal dune/beach ridge system. It also features a former cliff, now wooded, and a former lagoon depression that is currently used as grassland. This variety makes the landscape diverse: alongside the beach scenery are open and wooded areas, each of which can be explored in a different way.

Coastal paths on foot and by bike

A promenade more than eight kilometres long along the Baltic Sea coast connects Neustadt in Holstein with the Baltic seaside resorts of Pelzerhaken and Rettin. In Rettin, a promenade also runs past the Rettiner meadows and a wooded cliff.

Near Rettin, a hiking trail and a cycle path are designated within the coastal landscape between Pelzerhaken and Rettin. The Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route also has a section from Rettin to Neustadt in Holstein. These details provide different points of reference: the hiking trail and cycle path are in the described landscape area near Rettin; the named section of the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route runs from Rettin to Neustadt. If you plan your stay around your preferred way of getting around, you can consider these paths as separate options rather than combining them into a single route.

Mini golf and a distinctive sight

For a different kind of activity alongside the landscape and paths, the Coastman's Fun & Adventure Golf course in Rettin offers mini golf. This is a specific activity to consider when choosing your outings. It adds a clearly defined leisure option to the nature-focused attractions, without requiring you to plan your stay around just one kind of activity.

The small pier in Rettin also has a remarkable detail: cormorants pause on its wooden planks. This gives the structure a connection to wildlife and makes it a distinctive sight for nature enthusiasts. Unlike the broader coastal landscape, this place can be described through a single, easy-to-imagine moment: birds on the planks of a small pier. When deciding which experiences you want to shape your holiday, both sweeping landscapes and individual sightings and activities are possibilities.

Choose Rettin as your holiday destination

If you’re looking for accommodation in Rettin, the kind of trip you want can guide your choice: would you like to focus mainly on coastal landscapes and promenades, or are cycling and mini golf also among your holiday interests? Rettin offers a range of ways to enjoy your stay, from its beach, meadows and cliff to designated paths and a leisure activity. Think about which of these aspects appeals to you most, and use Rettin as your search destination for accommodation. This way, your planning starts with the experiences that interest you in this coastal town.

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