Name: Autumn Hike Ummanz – Crane Observation 2026
Start: 2026-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Insel Ummanz

Autumn Hike Ummanz

About Autumn Hike Ummanz

In autumn, the "Inselläufer Ummanz" (Island Runners Ummanz) invite you to their autumn hike with crane observation. The island of Ummanz, west of Rügen, lies on the West European flyway of the Common Crane. At dusk, the birds gather in large flocks and fly to their roosting sites in the shallow waters (Bodden). The guided hike in the Vorpommern-Rügen district combines an impressive natural spectacle with insights into the world of the "Island of Cranes".

Dates 26 Sep — 26 Sep 2026

Venue Ummanz (13073)

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Edition 2026

Autumn Hike Ummanz — edition 2026

The Autumn Hike Ummanz with crane observation will take place on September 26, 2026. The "Inselläufer Ummanz" lead a hike across the "Island of Cranes" during the crane migration season, sharing interesting facts about the impressive natural spectacle.

On September 26, 2026, the "Inselläufer Ummanz" invite you to the Autumn Hike with crane observation. The hike falls during the crane migration season, when tens of thousands of Common Cranes rest on Ummanz.

The guided tour leads through the island's landscape and offers insights into the world of cranes. At dusk, you can observe the birds flying in large flocks to their roosting sites in the shallow waters. An observation point is located near Tankow.

Highlights Autumn Hike Ummanz 2026

The evening flight of the cranes to their roosting sites in the shallow waters is an impressive natural spectacle.

Programme Autumn Hike Ummanz 2026

Guided autumn hike across the island of Ummanz
Crane observation during migration season, including at the Tankow observation point
Information about cranes and the island's nature

Prices Autumn Hike Ummanz 2026

Information on participation is available from the "Inselläufer Ummanz" (insellaeufer-ummanz.de).

Practical information

Practical information — Autumn Hike Ummanz

Getting There

Ummanz is connected to Rügen by a causeway and is accessible by car. The island is located in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, west of the main island of Rügen.

Participation

Information about the autumn hike and the meeting point is available from the "Inselläufer Ummanz" (insellaeufer-ummanz.de). Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, and binoculars are recommended.

Tip

Cranes are best observed at dusk. An exhibition in the Waase Information Centre complements the nature experience.

The Island of Cranes

Ummanz, a small island west of Rügen in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, rightly bears the nickname "Island of Cranes". It lies on the West European flyway of the Common Crane (Grus grus). In autumn, tens of thousands of cranes rest on the Baltic Sea coast, many of them on the fields and meadows of Ummanz, gathering strength for their onward flight to southern wintering grounds.

A Natural Spectacle at Dusk

The most impressive experience is in the evening: at dusk, the cranes gather in large flocks and fly with loud trumpeting to their roosting sites in the shallow waters, for example in Udarser Wiek. A good observation point is near Tankow. Those who have experienced this spectacle once will not forget it quickly.

Guided Autumn Hike

The "Inselläufer Ummanz" conduct their autumn hike during the crane migration season. On the guided tour, participants learn interesting facts about the cranes, their migration, and the island's landscape. The hike combines outdoor activity with the observation of one of Northern Germany's most spectacular bird phenomena.

Experience Cranes Around Ummanz

In addition to the hike, an exhibition in the Waase Information Centre provides information about cranes and their migration. This allows the autumn hike visit to be combined with further impressions of the "Island of Cranes".