Baltic Sea
Germany Bike Tours
Coastal biking in Northern Germany!
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- Length8 days
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Overview
The bike route along the coast of the Baltic Sea has been popular in Europe for decades - incorporating attractive seaside resorts, cozy inlets, lush fields of green, and wide sandy beaches all along peaceful bike paths.
The tour starts in the old Hanseatic capital city of Lübeck, which became a World Heritage Site due to its spectacular Brick Gothic architecture. The historic centers of Wismar and Stralsund are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Highlights
- Romantic Coastline
- Forest of Barßer Urwald
- Baltic Sea Cycle Route
- Cultural and historical highlights
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Lübeck
Day 2: Lübeck - Wismar, 36 to 47 mi. (58 to 76 km)
Day 3: Wismar - Kühlingsborn /surroundings, 20 to 28 mi. (32 to 45 km)
Day 4: Kühlungsborn - Umg/Warnemünde/Rostock, 18 or 27 mi. (29 to 43 km)
Day 5: Warnemünde/Rostock - Ribnitz-Damgarten/Fischland/Darß, 25 or 36 mi. (40 to 57 km) + Ferry ride
Day 6: Ribnitz-Damgarten/Fischland/surroundings - Zingst/Barth, 22 or 31 mi. (35 to 50 km)
Day 7: Zingst/Barth - Stralsund, 26 to 36 mi. (42 to 57 km)
Day 8: Departure from Stralsund after breakfastAll 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.Day 2: Lübeck - Wismar, 36 to 47 mi. (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 Bike Trail". You'll sail 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 nicest towns in the Mecklenburg - West Pomerania region.Day 3: Wismar - Kühlingsborn /surroundings, 20 to 28 mi. (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.Day 4: Kühlungsborn - Umg/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.Day 5: Warnemünde/Rostock - Ribnitz-Damgarten/Fischland/Darß, 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 of Darß.Day 6: Ribnitz-Damgarten/Fischland/surroundings - Zingst/Barth, 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. The day will end in Barth.Day 7: Zingst/Barth - Stralsund, 26 to 36 mi. (42 to 57 km)
You'll leave Barth 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.Day 8: Departure from Stralsund after breakfast
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Accommodation
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.Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfasts
- Kettler or Kalkoff 24-speed city touring bicycle (high handlebars and upright riding position) equipped with pannier, repair kit, lock, and pump
- Luggage transportation
- Tour information packet (1 per room)
- Route descriptions & maps
- Warnow ferry fare Warnemünde to Hohe Düne
- Admission Meeresmuseum in Stralsund
- GPS tracks on request
What’s Not Included
- Train/ship transfer Lübeck to Travemünde on Day 2, ± € 10
- Ferry Travemünde to Priwall and the Warnowfähre, ± € 2
- Local tourist tax, ± € 1-5 per day/person payable on site
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2022
Daily beginning April 22 to October 8, 2022
Closeout dates: August 8 through 11, 2022 not possible due to Hanse Sail event in Rostock.
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
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- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
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Pricing
Category I Category II All other dates $ 1084 £ 616 $ 979 € 704 ₪ 2600 NZ$ 1191 kr 7670 $ 753 $ 1499 £ 852 $ 1,355 € 974 ₪ 3597 NZ$ 1648 kr 10611 $ 1,042 May 7 to June 24 + Sept 11 to Sept 24 $ 1261 £ 717 $ 1,139 € 819 ₪ 3024 NZ$ 1386 kr 8923 $ 876 $ 1707 £ 970 $ 1,543 € 1109 ₪ 4095 NZ$ 1876 kr 12082 $ 1,187 June 25 to Sept 10
$ 1307 £ 743 $ 1,181 € 849 ₪ 3135 NZ$ 1436 kr 9249 $ 908 $ 1753 £ 997 $ 1,584 € 1139 ₪ 4206 NZ$ 1927 kr 12409 $ 1,219 Single supplement $ 385 £ 219 $ 348 € 250 ₪ 923 NZ$ 423 kr 2724 $ 267 $ 477 £ 271 $ 431 € 310 ₪ 1145 NZ$ 524 kr 3377 $ 332 Extra Options
Electric bicycle: $ 162 £ 92 $ 146 € 105 ₪ 388 NZ$ 178 kr 1144 $ 112
Return transfer from Stralsund to Lübeck (incl. bicycle): $ 92 £ 53 $ 83 € 60 ₪ 222 NZ$ 102 kr 654 $ 64
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
Easy self-guided hotel tour with mostly flat terrain and average daily distances of 26 miles.
Airport Info
The largest international airport to your tour start and end is Berlin. Berlin is located 284 km from Lubeck, the start of your tour. Second largest international airport is Hamburg. Closest international airport to the end of your tour in Straslund is Berlin.
Local Travel
Train from Berlin airport to Lübeck, ± 3½ hours with 2 or 3 transfers. Train from Hamburg to Lubeck ± 1 ½ with 1 or 2 transfers. At the end of your tour, train from Stalsund to Berlin is ± 3½ hours with 2 or 3 transfers. To travel to Hamburg airport it is longer, from ±4½ to 5½ with 2, 3, or 4 transfers.
Climate
The average high temperature in °F for the area is 58° for May, 64° June, 68° July, 69° Aug° & 63° Sep.
Remarks
Length of tour can vary to your liking. This tour is also available as a 6 day / 5 night tour from Lübeck to Stralsund, or 5 day / 4 night Rostock to Stralsund. See Pricing.
Important to know
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Tour Operator
This tour is run by Die Mecklenburger Radtour.
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Photos
![Bridge house in Wismar, Germany. Image by André Bauer from Pixabay]()
![Warnemünde lighthouse. Photo by Philipp Deus on Unsplash]()
![Lubeck, Germany from above. Image by Achim Scholty from Pixabay]()
![Nut Cake, just one of the tasty treats you can find strolling in Lubeck, Germany. Image by Karsten Paulick from Pixabay]()
![Sanddorn Berries, used to make Sanddorn Wine. Photo by Philipp Deus on Unsplash]()
![Baltic sea dramatic sunrise. Photo by Patrick Baum on Unsplash]()
![Town Hall facade Stralsund. Image by analogicus from Pixabay]()
![Reljef Stralsund. Image by Kerstin Riemer from Pixabay]()
![Ahrenshoop Swede House, Ahrenshoop, Germany. Photo by Badiuth on Unsplash]()
![City gate, Lübeck. Photo by Moritz Kindler on Unsplash]()
![Alt Stadt in Warnemünde, Germany. Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Norbert Kaiser]()
![Don't forget to try the schnitzel and German food! Photo by Shawn Ang on Unsplash]()
![Bike path in Ahrenshoop, Germany. Photo via Flickr:Björn Ognibeni]()
![Lighthouse in Hiddensee. Photo via Flickr:Udo Schröter]()
![Holstentor is a old city gate into Lübeck, Germany, the ancient Hanseatic Town. Photo by Julia Solonina on Unsplash]()
![Kloster Museum in Hiddensee, Germany. Photo via Flickr:Pixelteufel]()
![Sunset in the harbor, Stralsund. Image by Kerstin Riemer from Pixabay]()
![Sunset in Zingst, Germany. Photo via Flickr:journalistinbs]()
![Great architecture on this bike tour, Hospital of the Holy Spirit, Lübeck, Germany. Photo via Wikimedia Commons:Mylius]()
![Lübeck, Germany,. Photo by Moritz Kindler on Unsplash]()
![Lübeck houses. Photo by user:scholty1970]()
![Brick architecture, Wismar, Germany. Image by Erich Westendarp from Pixabay]()
![Stralsund architecture. Photo by Sindy Süßengut on Unsplash]()
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