The 'Adlerhorst' tower is uniquely constructed around a living 38-meter tall copper beech tree.
The entire Treetop Walk is designed with a maximum incline of 6% to ensure full wheelchair and stroller accessibility.
The structure is located in the Prora area, historically known for its vast military barracks dating back to the 1930s.
At its highest point, the viewing platform reaches 40 meters above the forest floor.
The design intentionally mimics the shape of a bird's nest to blend into the canopy environment.
The path length of 1,250 meters allows visitors to view different forest strata, from the roots to the treetops.
The Naturerbezentrum Rügen is part of a larger federal initiative to convert former military land into natural heritage sites.
Visibility from the top can extend as far as the Baltic coast and the cliffs of the Jasmund National Park on clear days.
The Adlerhorst viewing platform sits at the 40-meter-high apex of the Rügen Treetop Walk within the Naturerbezentrum Rügen. Designed with a distinct nest-like structure, it encircles a central 38-meter-high beech tree to provide panoramic views of the Baltic Sea and the island's landscape. The path itself stretches 1,250 meters through the forest canopy, with varying elevation levels accessible via ramps. The facility focuses on environmental education, featuring interactive stations along the route that explain local forest ecosystems and geological history. It is situated on the Prora forest site, specifically integrated into a former military training area that has been reclaimed by nature. The construction uses wood and steel to ensure accessibility for visitors with strollers and wheelchairs. The site serves as a hub for both tourism and regional ecological research.
The center of the top platform looking down through the wooden grating toward the central beech tree.
Visit on a weekday morning to avoid peak crowds and ensure a quieter experience on the narrow platform.
Bring binoculars to spot local bird species active in the surrounding beech canopy.
Check the wind forecast, as the viewing platform is fully exposed and can be significantly cooler than at ground level.
Avoid arriving during high-wind weather warnings, as the platform may be restricted for safety.
Open year-round, but may close during severe storm events or high winds.
Maintain a quiet volume to respect local wildlife; stay on the marked wooden paths.
