Baltic Sea

Day 1: Arrival in Lübeck
Day 2: Lübeck - Wismar, 36-47 miles (58-76 km)
Day 3: Wismar - Kühlingsborn /surroundings, 20-28 miles (32-45 km)
Day 4: Kühlungsborn - Warnemünde/Rostock, 18 or 27 miles (29-43 km)
Day 5: Warnemünde/Rostock - Fischland, 25 or 36 miles (40-57 km)
Day 6: Fischland - Darß, 22 or 31 miles (35-50 km)
Day 7: Darß - Stralsund, 26 to 36 miles (42-57 km)
Day 8: Departure from Stralsund after breakfast

All distances are approximate. 

Day 1: Arrival at Lübeck
Individual arrival into Lübeck. This town has a charming old town center (dominated by seven church steeples) perfect for an evening stroll. The oldest churches (the Dom and Marienkirche) are from the 13th and 14th centuries. The town has retained its medieval atmosphere complete with narrow streets and four town gates, of which the Holstentor (1478) is the best known. Situated on the Trave River, Lübeck has the largest German port on the Baltic Sea.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - LIHO / Hotel Lindenhof Lübeck
     Category 2 - Radisson Blu Senator Hotel

Day 2: Lübeck - Wismar, 36 to 47 miles (58 to 76 km)
You leave Lübeck on a short trip to Travemünde. You can do this 20 km trek either by bike or by train. Travemünde is a traditional Baltic seaside resort, where you start the "Baltic Sea Bike Trail". You'll take a ferry to Priwall and then ride through the peaceful landscape of Kluetzer Winkel to the seaside town of Boltenhagen. Along cliffs and small beaches, you'll leisurely move along the Wismarer Bucht to the old Hanse town Wismar. This charming town contains impressive architecture that represents the strength and glory of the old Hanseatic period and is certainly one of the beautiful towns in the Mecklenburg - Pomerania region.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Hotel Am Alten Hafen
     Category 2 - Hotel Townhouse Stadt Hamburg-Wismar

Day 3: Wismar - Kühlingsborn /surroundings, 20 to 28 miles (32 to 45 km)
A trip to the island of Poel is possible due to the Island being connected to the mainland by a bridge. Shortly before Kühlungsborn, you cross Basdorf. Climb the lighthouse and enjoy the breathtaking view over the Baltic Sea. When the visibility is favorable, you can see the Island of Fehmarn. 

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Hotel Villa Ludwigsburg
     Category 2 - Hotel Prinzenpalais Bad Doberan

Day 4: Kühlungsborn - Warnemünde/Rostock, 18 or 27 mi. (29 to 43 km)
Via the flat landscape of the Baltic coast, your cycling adventure will continue to Warnemünde, a seaside town not far from Rostock. If you like, you can take a detour to Bad Doberan, where you have the option of visiting the Train Museum "Molli" and then cycle leisurely to Warnemünde through the backlands.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Intercity Hotel Rostock
     Category 2 - TRIHOTEL am Schweizer Wald

Day 5: Warnemünde/Rostock - Fischland, 25 or 36 mi. (40 to 57 km) + Ferry ride
You'll start the morning in Warnemünde, where the Warnow River spills out into the Baltic Sea. If you like, go for a stroll along the "Old Stream", where old fishing boats come together with tall new sailing ships. Along the Hochuferweg, you will ride on to Wustrow and the artist's colony of Ahrenshoop before finally making your way to today's destination on the Fischland (Ribnitz-Damgarten/Graal-Muritz).

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Ostseehotel Dierhagen
     Category 2 - Ostseehotel Dierhagen

Day 6: Fischland - Darß, 22 or 31 mi. (35 to 50 km)
Today's journey will take you across the Darßer Urwald Forest to the village of Prerow. A trip to the west coast of Prerow is a must. You can find a romantic beach and maybe some amber. You'll next ride through the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park, which contains some important nesting grounds for cranes and grey gooses. Overnight in Darß (Prerow, Zingst Barth).

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Hostel Haus 54
     Category 2 - Hotel Bernstein Prerow

Day 7: Darß - Stralsund, 26 to 36 mi. (42 to 57 km)
You'll leave Darß behind along the bay to cycle to Stralsund. Well before reaching Stralsund, you will be able to recognize it by its three church towers. The city was also enriched through the Hanseatic League and contains several medieval gates as well as the great 13th-14th century Church of St Nicholas and 13th century Gothic Town Hall in the Old Market Square. It is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its Brick Gothic historic town center.

     Sample Hotels:
     Category 1 - Intercity Hotel Stralsund
     Category 2 - Romantik Hotel Scheelehof

Day 8: Departure from Stralsund after breakfast

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Category I: Nice, comfortable 2 and 3-star hotels and B&Bs.
Category II: Hotels and B&B’s of the 3 and 4-star category.

Sample hotels for each day are listed in the itinerary. If the preferred hotels are not available, a similar hotel will be offered.

Bicycles

Touring Bike (Hybrid Bike)

Brand: Lehmkuhl or Kalkhoff

8-speed coaster bikes with hub gears
OR
24-speed freewheelers with derailleur

Equipped with

• Gel saddle
• 1 waterproof luggage bag (approx. 12L)
• 1 speedometer
• 1 breakdown kit with repair kit and hose
• 1 air pump
• 1 bicycle lock

E-Bike (Electric Bike)

Brand: Lehmkuhl or Kalkhoff

7 or 8-speed hub gear with freewheel or coaster brake

Equipped with:

• Hydraulic brakes
• Automatic parking light
• Spring-loaded seatpost
• Battery 500-620 WH, 25-36 V, 13.4 - 17 Ah
• Clickfix system on the left

Range: 55 to 140 km
Support: Up to 25 km/h