Stages: 5 | The brick churches in Rostock, Stralsund and Greifswald are considered the crowning glory of medieval architecture. In smaller harbor towns and in the hinterland, too, the red stones pile up to form imposing contemporary witnesses. In addition to a lot of history, cyclists enjoy unspoiled nature and swimming fun.
Eastern Brick Circuit
Route
305,00 km
- Tour tips: Port and Hanseatic City of Rostock, UNESCO World Heritage City of Stralsund with Brick Gothic, University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald.
Rail connections: Rostock, Stralsund, Greifswald, among others
Route
305,00 km
Stages: 5 | The brick churches in Rostock, Stralsund and Greifswald are considered the crowning glory of medieval architecture. In smaller harbor towns and in the hinterland, too, the red stones pile up to form imposing contemporary witnesses. In addition to a lot of history, cyclists enjoy unspoiled nature and swimming fun.
Three representative brick churches in Rostock compete with colorful gabled houses and set the mood for a journey to witnesses of the impressive architecture of the Middle Ages. A few kilometers away lies the traditional seaside resort of Warnemünde. Its maritime flair invites you to take a first rest. Beyond the Warnow River stretches the green sea of the Rostock Heath. Already from a distance the brick tower of St. Marien welcomes the guests of the amber town Ribnitz-Damgarten.
The second stage leads along the Bodden waters between the idyllic Fischland-Darß-Zingst Peninsula and the mainland. A visit to the Vineta town of Barth provides a change of pace. From the church tower in Barth you have a magnificent view of the unique bird paradise of the National Park of Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft. In the distance, the silhouette of Stralsund appears. With its three monumental brick churches, the old Hanseatic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On the way to Greifswald, cyclists enjoy the wide view of the flat countryside before reaching another highlight of the journey. Three handsome medieval churches loom unmistakably over the Hanseatic City of Greifswald. Outside the city, the ruins of the Eldena Monastery, which was a favorite motif of the painter Casper David Friedrich, are a dream.
The idyllic valleys of Trebel and Recknitz offer a variety of opportunities for nature observation as you continue on your way. On the Recknitz lies Bad Sülze - the oldest moor and brine bath in northern Germany - which once supplied all of Mecklenburg with table salt. Lush meadows, shady forests and small lakes characterize the last kilometers.
25 Ergebnisse
Deutsches Bernsteinmuseum - German Amber Museum
- Open today
- Im Kloster, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten
You can expect an exciting introduction to the natural history and geology of the fossil resin and precious works of art from 3000 years on over 1,000 square metres. The exhibition on the history of the monastery and convent in the adjacent monastery church shows hidden and revealed treasures so that you can also trace the life of the Poor Clares and the Protestant landowner's daughters at this place.
Rostock Art Gallery
- Open today
- Hamburger Straße, 18069 Rostock
The Kunsthalle Rostock shows exhibitions of contemporary art and modern classics. The listed building (1969) houses a collection of graphic sheets, paintings and sculptures, especially pieces of the region and East German art.
Rostock City Hall
- Neuer Markt, 18055 Rostock
On the former market square of the middle town you can now find gabled houses, seagull fountains with Greek gods and the town hall. The latter was built around 1270 as a two-story double gable house with a vaulted cellar.
Botanical Garden Greifswald
- Münterstraße, 17489 Greifswald
The botanical garden was founded in 1763. The botanical garden is an establishment owned by the Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-University Greifswald consisting of 16 greenhouses with outdoor facilities, Arboretum, ponds, 8000 plant species, cactus, giant water lilies, tropical orchids, condiment- and healing plants and other plants.
Eldena Abbey
- Freely accessible at any time
- Goethestraße, 17489 Greifswald
Eldena Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery, originally named Hilda Abbey. Only ruins survive of the monastery, which was founded in 1199 and is well known as a frequent subject of Caspar David Friedrich's paintings.
a-ja Warnemünde. The resort.
- Zur Promenade, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde
Finally there is the SPA vacation for all. Vacation with a-ja is new and above all affordable, comfortable, but without superfluous luxury. With a-ja you decide what belongs to your vacation and you only pay for what you really enjoy and use.
St. Mary's Church Rostock
- Freely accessible at any time
- Bei der Marienkirche, 18055 Rostock
St. Mary's is Rostock's largest and most important church, first mentioned in a document in 1232. Transept and nave of the cruciform basilica are of equal length and emphasize the massive and closed impression. The church has precious furnishings, such as the oldest astronomical clock in northern Germany from 1472, which functions with original parts, and a bronze baptismal fountain from 1290.
Alter Strom Warnemünde
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Strom, 18119 Warnemünde
The 'Alte Strom' was the only shipping route to the Rostock harbour until 1903. Today only yachts, passenger ships and fishing boats anchor here.
Greifswald Cathedral
- Domstraße, 17489 Greifswald
Greifswald Cathedral is one of the most beautiful religious buildings in Northern Germany. With its 100 m high tower it towers above the Hanseatic city of Greifswald. From its tower gallery you have an impressive view as far as the island of Rügen.
Bird Park Marlow
- Open today
- Kölzower Chaussee, 18337 Marlow
The 22 hectare park landscape shows animals from all continents in spacious, natural and walkable facilities for the visitor! Daily animal and flight shows take visitors on a short trip around the world. Several play worlds make the hearts of young and old adventurers beat faster.
Rostock Zoo
- Open today
- Barnstorfer Ring, 18059 Rostock
At Rostock Zoo, the best zoo in Europe, experience 4,200 animals in 430 different species from all over the world in just one day. In the DARWINEUM, you will embark on a spectacular journey through evolution. The heart of the living museum beats in the Tropical Hall - home to the gorillas and orangutans. Open daily from 9 a.m.
Rhododendron Park
- Zarnesweg, 18181 Graal-Müritz
Directly behind the dunes of the Baltic Sea beach is the 4.5 ha rhododendron park. The park was created in the years 1955-1961 by the Rostock garden architect Friedrich-Karl Evert on a former sand pit. It is unique in Mecklenburg and one of the largest in Germany.
Stralsund City Hall
- Alter Markt, 18439 Stralsund
The building, erected in the style of North German brick Gothic, whose construction dates back to the years 1300-1310, is one of the most important secular buildings on the Baltic coast. Above the large windows of the market front of the town hall, the coats of arms of the neighboring Hanseatic cities point to the importance of the Hanseatic League for Stralsund. The display gable is unique in the Baltic region.
Lukaskirche Graal-Müritz
- Kastanienallee, 18181 Graal-Müritz
The Lutheran church stands between the districts of Graal and Müritz, surrounded by the cemetery and houses. It was designed by Gottfried Ludwig Möckel by order of the Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV and consecrated on October 18, 1908. Curiously, the tower is not located in the west as usual.
E-bike charging station at the market Bad Sülze
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Markt, 18334 Bad Sülze
Bicycle racks and 4 charging boxes with space for 2 batteries each - free use.
TUKI Railway Graal-Müritz
- Rostocker Str., 18181 Graal-Müritz
The "TUKI-Bahn" is our path railroad that takes tourists and locals through the village. On the way you will learn interesting and interesting facts along the route. The TUKI-Bahn is especially popular with families with children.
Bike station at Greifswald train station
- Bahnhofstraße, 17489 Greifswald
Bike station with parking spaces for bicycles, recumbents, tandems and cargo bikes. Located directly at Greifswald's main train station.
Blue Doors Hostel Old Town
- Beginenberg, 18055 Rostock
Central hostel in the old town of Rostock.
Barth city port
- Hafenstraße, 18356 Barth
The port of Barth is the largest port in the Bodden waters between Barhöft and Ribnitz-Damgarten (marine radio - channel 15).
City church Bad Sülze
- Am Kirchplatz, 18334 Bad Sülze
Brick church built in the 13th century on the highest point of the village by Westphalian farmers who settled at the Sülz salt springs.
St. Mary's Church Stralsund
- Open today
- Marienstraße, 18439 Stralsund
The Marienkirche, also called St. Marien, is the largest church in the city. From the 104 meter high tower (366 steps) of the Marienkirche you have a unique view over Stralsund to Rügen.
Pier Graal-Müritz
- 18181 Graal-Müritz
The pier of Graal-Müritz is 350 m long and was opened on April 10, 1993. From here you can start with the MS Baltica to Warnemünde.
Rostock Maritime Museum
- Open today
- IGA-Park Schmarl-Dorf, 18106 Rostock
Experience a listed 10,000-ton ocean-going freighter from the inside as well - with engine room, bridge or sailor's chamber. This is possible on the traditional ship in the IGA Park.
Little John Bikes Rostock
- Handwerkstraße, 18069 Rostock
Under the motto BEGEISTERUNG ERFAHR, the bicycle dealer Little John Bikes puts itself at the service of its customers with a service package specially geared to the needs of cyclists and a first-class product selection and is available to all vacationers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with a large selection of rental bikes.
DOCK INN Hostel Warnemünde
- Zum Zollamt, 18119 Rostock
The DOCK INN is Germany's first hostel made of upcycled overseas containers and makes active vacationers, design fans and families equally happy.
Deutsches Bernsteinmuseum - German Amber Museum
- Open today
- Im Kloster, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten
You can expect an exciting introduction to the natural history and geology of the fossil resin and precious works of art from 3000 years on over 1,000 square metres. The exhibition on the history of the monastery and convent in the adjacent monastery church shows hidden and revealed treasures so that you can also trace the life of the Poor Clares and the Protestant landowner's daughters at this place.
Rostock Art Gallery
- Open today
- Hamburger Straße, 18069 Rostock
The Kunsthalle Rostock shows exhibitions of contemporary art and modern classics. The listed building (1969) houses a collection of graphic sheets, paintings and sculptures, especially pieces of the region and East German art.
Rostock City Hall
- Neuer Markt, 18055 Rostock
On the former market square of the middle town you can now find gabled houses, seagull fountains with Greek gods and the town hall. The latter was built around 1270 as a two-story double gable house with a vaulted cellar.
Botanical Garden Greifswald
- Münterstraße, 17489 Greifswald
The botanical garden was founded in 1763. The botanical garden is an establishment owned by the Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-University Greifswald consisting of 16 greenhouses with outdoor facilities, Arboretum, ponds, 8000 plant species, cactus, giant water lilies, tropical orchids, condiment- and healing plants and other plants.
Eldena Abbey
- Freely accessible at any time
- Goethestraße, 17489 Greifswald
Eldena Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery, originally named Hilda Abbey. Only ruins survive of the monastery, which was founded in 1199 and is well known as a frequent subject of Caspar David Friedrich's paintings.
a-ja Warnemünde. The resort.
- Zur Promenade, 18119 Rostock-Warnemünde
Finally there is the SPA vacation for all. Vacation with a-ja is new and above all affordable, comfortable, but without superfluous luxury. With a-ja you decide what belongs to your vacation and you only pay for what you really enjoy and use.
St. Mary's Church Rostock
- Freely accessible at any time
- Bei der Marienkirche, 18055 Rostock
St. Mary's is Rostock's largest and most important church, first mentioned in a document in 1232. Transept and nave of the cruciform basilica are of equal length and emphasize the massive and closed impression. The church has precious furnishings, such as the oldest astronomical clock in northern Germany from 1472, which functions with original parts, and a bronze baptismal fountain from 1290.
Alter Strom Warnemünde
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Strom, 18119 Warnemünde
The 'Alte Strom' was the only shipping route to the Rostock harbour until 1903. Today only yachts, passenger ships and fishing boats anchor here.
Greifswald Cathedral
- Domstraße, 17489 Greifswald
Greifswald Cathedral is one of the most beautiful religious buildings in Northern Germany. With its 100 m high tower it towers above the Hanseatic city of Greifswald. From its tower gallery you have an impressive view as far as the island of Rügen.
Bird Park Marlow
- Open today
- Kölzower Chaussee, 18337 Marlow
The 22 hectare park landscape shows animals from all continents in spacious, natural and walkable facilities for the visitor! Daily animal and flight shows take visitors on a short trip around the world. Several play worlds make the hearts of young and old adventurers beat faster.
Rostock Zoo
- Open today
- Barnstorfer Ring, 18059 Rostock
At Rostock Zoo, the best zoo in Europe, experience 4,200 animals in 430 different species from all over the world in just one day. In the DARWINEUM, you will embark on a spectacular journey through evolution. The heart of the living museum beats in the Tropical Hall - home to the gorillas and orangutans. Open daily from 9 a.m.
Rhododendron Park
- Zarnesweg, 18181 Graal-Müritz
Directly behind the dunes of the Baltic Sea beach is the 4.5 ha rhododendron park. The park was created in the years 1955-1961 by the Rostock garden architect Friedrich-Karl Evert on a former sand pit. It is unique in Mecklenburg and one of the largest in Germany.
Stralsund City Hall
- Alter Markt, 18439 Stralsund
The building, erected in the style of North German brick Gothic, whose construction dates back to the years 1300-1310, is one of the most important secular buildings on the Baltic coast. Above the large windows of the market front of the town hall, the coats of arms of the neighboring Hanseatic cities point to the importance of the Hanseatic League for Stralsund. The display gable is unique in the Baltic region.
Lukaskirche Graal-Müritz
- Kastanienallee, 18181 Graal-Müritz
The Lutheran church stands between the districts of Graal and Müritz, surrounded by the cemetery and houses. It was designed by Gottfried Ludwig Möckel by order of the Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV and consecrated on October 18, 1908. Curiously, the tower is not located in the west as usual.
E-bike charging station at the market Bad Sülze
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Markt, 18334 Bad Sülze
Bicycle racks and 4 charging boxes with space for 2 batteries each - free use.
TUKI Railway Graal-Müritz
- Rostocker Str., 18181 Graal-Müritz
The "TUKI-Bahn" is our path railroad that takes tourists and locals through the village. On the way you will learn interesting and interesting facts along the route. The TUKI-Bahn is especially popular with families with children.
Bike station at Greifswald train station
- Bahnhofstraße, 17489 Greifswald
Bike station with parking spaces for bicycles, recumbents, tandems and cargo bikes. Located directly at Greifswald's main train station.
Blue Doors Hostel Old Town
- Beginenberg, 18055 Rostock
Central hostel in the old town of Rostock.
Barth city port
- Hafenstraße, 18356 Barth
The port of Barth is the largest port in the Bodden waters between Barhöft and Ribnitz-Damgarten (marine radio - channel 15).
City church Bad Sülze
- Am Kirchplatz, 18334 Bad Sülze
Brick church built in the 13th century on the highest point of the village by Westphalian farmers who settled at the Sülz salt springs.
St. Mary's Church Stralsund
- Open today
- Marienstraße, 18439 Stralsund
The Marienkirche, also called St. Marien, is the largest church in the city. From the 104 meter high tower (366 steps) of the Marienkirche you have a unique view over Stralsund to Rügen.
Pier Graal-Müritz
- 18181 Graal-Müritz
The pier of Graal-Müritz is 350 m long and was opened on April 10, 1993. From here you can start with the MS Baltica to Warnemünde.
Rostock Maritime Museum
- Open today
- IGA-Park Schmarl-Dorf, 18106 Rostock
Experience a listed 10,000-ton ocean-going freighter from the inside as well - with engine room, bridge or sailor's chamber. This is possible on the traditional ship in the IGA Park.
Little John Bikes Rostock
- Handwerkstraße, 18069 Rostock
Under the motto BEGEISTERUNG ERFAHR, the bicycle dealer Little John Bikes puts itself at the service of its customers with a service package specially geared to the needs of cyclists and a first-class product selection and is available to all vacationers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with a large selection of rental bikes.
DOCK INN Hostel Warnemünde
- Zum Zollamt, 18119 Rostock
The DOCK INN is Germany's first hostel made of upcycled overseas containers and makes active vacationers, design fans and families equally happy.
Your destination:
Östlicher Backstein-Rundweg
Tourist-Information Rostock
Universitätsplatz 6
18055 Rostock
Östlicher Backstein-Rundweg
Tourist-Information Rostock
Universitätsplatz 6
18055 Rostock
