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Falkenhagen Oberfeuer Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇩🇪Sundhagen, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Falkenhagen Oberfeuer Lighthouse

Falkenhagen Oberfeuer is a square skeletal tower built in 1972 and first lit the same year. Standing 29 meters tall, its white structure is marked with a red border. A diamond-shaped daymark, also white with a red border, is mounted on the tower. Its white light emits one flash every 6 seconds, visible for 17.1 nautical miles. Located in Sundhagen, Germany, it sits at the edge of a farm field southeast of Reinberg. The tower's focal height reaches 40 meters. Its nearest port is Stahlbrode, 1.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for guiding vessels across the Greifswalder Bodden, a bay between Rügen and Peenemünde, ensuring safe passage in this area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
40m
Geographic Range
17.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1972

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stahlbrode(1.9 km)
Admiralty No.
C2652.81
NGA No.
6016

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
29m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red border

Structure: square skeletal tower painted white and carrying a diamond-shaped daymark painted white with a red border

Location

City
Sundhagen
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Greifswalder Bodden (Greifswald Bay), a roughly circular bay between Rügen and Peenemünde. It guides vessels across the bay and is located at the edge of a farm field southeast of Reinberg.
Latitude
54.2050°
Longitude
13.2707°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Falkenhagen Oberfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Falkenhagen Oberfeuer displays the characteristic Oc White 6s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Falkenhagen Oberfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Falkenhagen Oberfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stahlbrode at 1.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Stralsund (8.4 NM NW), Greifswald (8.6 NM SE), Grimmen (9.4 NM SW), Vierow (11.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Falkenhagen Oberfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Falkenhagen Oberfeuer Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Falkenhagen Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
Falkenhagen Oberfeuer Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Falkenhagen Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Falkenhagen Oberfeuer Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.