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Schmarl Unterfeuer Lighthouse

🇩🇪Rostock, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Schmarl Unterfeuer Lighthouse

Schmarl Unterfeuer is a square skeletal tower standing 18 meters tall and painted white. It is topped with a red triangular daymark, point facing upwards. The focal height of the light is 20 meters, providing a geographic range of 13.2 nautical miles. This range light is situated on the west bank of the Warnow River, a short 0.7 kilometers from Rostock's nearest port. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range light assists vessels navigating the Warnow River, working with other aids to define the safe shipping channel for traffic entering Rostock's inner harbor.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

City
Rostock
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Latitude
54.1406°
Longitude
12.0867°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Warnemunde(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
C1424.6.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square skeletal tower painted white and carrying a red triangular daymark, point up

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Schmarl Unterfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Schmarl Unterfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rostock at 1.1 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Warnemünde (1.6 NM N), Parkentin (5 NM SW), Gelbensande (8.3 NM ENE), Graal-Müritz (9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Schmarl Unterfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Schmarl Unterfeuer 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 Schmarl Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
Schmarl Unterfeuer 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 Schmarl Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Schmarl Unterfeuer 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.