Rugard

This push end moraine was formed in the last ice age and lies on the northeastern perimeter of the town of Bergen auf Rügen.

When the Rani's princely line ended in 1325 with the death of Wizlaw III, the castle lost its importance and fell into disrepair.

In 1984, a 2.5 km nature trail was established that runs through the Rugard Forest (Rugardwald) where visitors are able to learn about the variety of animal and plant life in this historic countryside from the various information boards.

From the Ernst Moritz Arndt Tower on the top of the Rugard, visitors have a panoramic view over the entire island.

In the 1930s the forest around the Rugard reached such a height that there was no longer a clear, all-round view from the topmost gallery of the tower.