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Grabow Oberfeuer Lighthouse

Oc (2) Red 10s🇩🇪Garz/Rügen, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Grabow Oberfeuer Lighthouse

Built in 1937, the Grabow Oberfeuer is a 17-meter-tall square skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands. It stands 19 meters above sea level and emits a red light showing two flashes every 10 seconds. This structure, located in a forest near the southern tip of Rügen, serves as a navigational aid for vessels departing the Strelasund eastbound. Its geographic range is 12.9 nautical miles. The nearest port, Stahlbrode, is 3.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This range light provides precise navigational alignment for eastbound vessels departing the Strelasund, helping them safely clear the complex waterways around Rügen.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) Red 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc(2) R 10s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1937

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stahlbrode(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
C2628.1
NGA No.
6032

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Garz/Rügen
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Guides vessels eastbound departing the Strelasund, located in a forest near the southern tip of Rügen.
Latitude
54.2265°
Longitude
13.3949°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Grabow Oberfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Grabow Oberfeuer displays the characteristic Oc (2) Red 10s — 2 red flashes every 10 seconds. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Grabow Oberfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Grabow Oberfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stahlbrode at 3.9 NM to the W. Other ports served include Greifswald (7.5 NM SSE), Vierow (8.3 NM SE), Lubmin (9.2 NM SE), Viewrow (9.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Grabow Oberfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Grabow 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 Grabow Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
Grabow 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 Grabow Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Grabow 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.