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Stolper Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse

White🇩🇪Schaprode, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Stolper Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse

The Stolper Haken Oberfeuer was a square skeletal tower constructed of steel and painted white. It stood 24 meters tall and was built in 1980 near Schaprode, on the westernmost tip of Rügen island. The light emitted was white. This navigational aid helped guide vessels through the sound between Hiddensee and Rügen. It ceased operations in 2013 and was later demolished.

Why it matters: This lighthouse established a critical range for vessels navigating northbound through the sound between Hiddensee and Rügen, an important shipping lane.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White

Construction & History

Year Built
1980

Significant events: Inactive since 2013, demolished

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Schaprode(1.9 km)
Admiralty No.
C2589.31.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted white

Location

City
Schaprode
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Sound between Hiddensee and Rügen, near the westernmost tip of Rügen
Latitude
54.5414°
Longitude
13.1413°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Stolper Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Stolper Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Neuendorf-Hiddensee at 2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Schaprode (2 NM SSE), Vitte (Hiddensee) (2 NM NNW), Neuendorf (2 NM WSW), Suhrendorf (4.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Stolper Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Stolper Haken 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 Stolper Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
Stolper Haken 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 Stolper Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Stolper Haken 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.