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 km
Etappen
5
- 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 km
Etappen
5
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.
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.
Tourist Information Ribnitz-Damgarten
- Am Markt, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten
The modern, accessible tourist information as a contact point for tourists and citizens is located in the Bernsteinhaus at the market in the Ribnitz district, directly in front of the town church St. Marien. Dwell and parking lot is directly adjacent to the Bernsteinhaus, equipped with public WC.
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.
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.
Tourist Centre of the Hanseatic City of Stralsund
- Open today
- Alter Markt, 18439 Stralsund
Welcome to the Hanseatic and world heritage city of Stralsund! Here, every brick and every canal make the exciting history of the beautiful 'hanseat' some alive, whose traces lead back to 1234.
St. Mary's Church Rostock
- Open today
- 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.
St. Mary's Church Stralsund
- 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.
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.
Rhododendron Park
- Open today
- 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.
Pier Graal-Müritz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 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.
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 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.
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).
Greifswald Botanical Garden
- Münterstraße, 17489 Greifswald
The botanical garden was founded in 1763 and belongs to the University of Greifswald. It consists of 16 greenhouses and outdoor areas, ponds, 8000 different plant species including: Cacti, giant water lilies, tropical orchids and aromatic and medicinal plants. The construction of the new botanical garden (arboretum) began in 1934 under botany professor Paul Metzner (1893-1968) on Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Straße.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St. Nikolai Cathedral Greifswald
- Domstraße, 17489 Greifswald
Greifswald Cathedral is one of the most beautiful sacred buildings in northern Germany. With its 100 m high tower, it towers over 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.
Eldena monastery ruins
- Freely accessible at any time
- Wolgaster Landstraße, 17493 Greifswald
The monastery ruins and park are a popular excursion destination for Greifswald residents and their guests. The monastery ruins are also the starting and finishing point of the themed cycle path "Route of North German Romanticism", which traces the stations and lives of the North German Romantics of Western Pomerania.
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.
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.
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.
Tourist Information Ribnitz-Damgarten
- Am Markt, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten
The modern, accessible tourist information as a contact point for tourists and citizens is located in the Bernsteinhaus at the market in the Ribnitz district, directly in front of the town church St. Marien. Dwell and parking lot is directly adjacent to the Bernsteinhaus, equipped with public WC.
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.
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.
Tourist Centre of the Hanseatic City of Stralsund
- Open today
- Alter Markt, 18439 Stralsund
Welcome to the Hanseatic and world heritage city of Stralsund! Here, every brick and every canal make the exciting history of the beautiful 'hanseat' some alive, whose traces lead back to 1234.
St. Mary's Church Rostock
- Open today
- 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.
St. Mary's Church Stralsund
- 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.
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.
Rhododendron Park
- Open today
- 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.
Pier Graal-Müritz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 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.
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 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.
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).
Greifswald Botanical Garden
- Münterstraße, 17489 Greifswald
The botanical garden was founded in 1763 and belongs to the University of Greifswald. It consists of 16 greenhouses and outdoor areas, ponds, 8000 different plant species including: Cacti, giant water lilies, tropical orchids and aromatic and medicinal plants. The construction of the new botanical garden (arboretum) began in 1934 under botany professor Paul Metzner (1893-1968) on Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Straße.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St. Nikolai Cathedral Greifswald
- Domstraße, 17489 Greifswald
Greifswald Cathedral is one of the most beautiful sacred buildings in northern Germany. With its 100 m high tower, it towers over 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.
Eldena monastery ruins
- Freely accessible at any time
- Wolgaster Landstraße, 17493 Greifswald
The monastery ruins and park are a popular excursion destination for Greifswald residents and their guests. The monastery ruins are also the starting and finishing point of the themed cycle path "Route of North German Romanticism", which traces the stations and lives of the North German Romantics of Western Pomerania.
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.
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.
Your destination:
Östlicher Backstein-Rundweg
Tourist-Information Rostock
Universitätsplatz 6
18055 Rostock
Östlicher Backstein-Rundweg
Tourist-Information Rostock
Universitätsplatz 6
18055 Rostock
