Western Brick Circuit

Western Brick Circuit, © TMV

Route

370,00 km

  • Tour tips: Schwerin Castle and Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage City of Wismar with its brick Gothic architecture, Mecklenburg Baltic resorts, the port and Hanseatic City of Rostock, Doberan Cathedral.

Rail connections: Schwerin, Wismar, Rostock, among others

A stop on the pier in Boltenhagen, © TMV/Süß

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Western Brick Circuit, © TMV

Route

370,00 km

Stages: 7 | From simple clay bricks, master builders of past centuries created works of art for eternity. Not only cyclists admire the baked beauties, which shine in warm red tones like church towers and town gates, farmhouses and town houses everywhere.

Stages: 7 | From simple clay bricks, master builders of past centuries created works of art for eternity. Not only cyclists admire the baked beauties, which shine in warm red tones like church towers and town gates, farmhouses and town houses everywhere.

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The western part of Mecklenburg invites cyclists on a 380-kilometer journey back in time. Already in Schwerin the cathedral announces this impressive architecture of the Middle Ages. At 117.5 meters, the red giant is one of the highest churches in Germany. Northwest of the royal seat begins an enchanting stretch of land. Crystal-clear lakes, lush meadows and fields characterize this section of the route. Through dreamy villages with stately country and city parish churches, the route heads toward the sea.

The route along the beaches and cliffs of the Mecklenburg Bay and in the dreamy hilly landscape of the Klützer Winkel is charming and beautiful. The castles of Kalkhorst and Bothmer enchant with their brick splendor and garden art before the huge cathedrals of the Hanseatic City of Wismar come into view. UNESCO declared this historic gem a World Heritage Site in 2002.

The tour leads along the Wismar Bay and the Salt Lagoon to the Baltic resort of Kühlungsborn. The Bastorf lighthouse peeks out from between bright rapeseed fields. The sea is very close and invites you to swim. The narrow-gauge railroad "Molli" accompanies the cyclists part of the way. The "White City by the Sea" - Heiligendamm - shines in princely splendor along the way. In the shade of ancient beeches, cyclists reach Warnemünde on steep banks. Up the Warnow River, three monumental brick churches tower over the Hanseatic city of Rostock.

Inland, the route leads through landscapes shaped by the Ice Age with small villages, past Doberan Cathedral, the crowning glory of North German brick Gothic. On the home stretch, magnificent deciduous forests reach as far as the western shore of Lake Schwerin.

Worth seeing

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© Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Rerik, Herrmann

St. John church in Rerik

  • Liskowstraße, 18230 Rerik

Among the jewels of brick Gothic in the country is the parish church in the Baltic resort of Rerik, which was built between 1250 and 1270.

Read more: "St. John church in Rerik"
Schwerin Palace is the landmark in the state capital, © Carsten Pescht

Schwerin Palace

  • Lennéstraße, 19053 Schwerin

Schwerin Palace is located on an island in Lake Schwerin and is among the most important historicism edifices in Europe.

Read more: "Schwerin Palace"
Exterior view St. George Church, © TZ Wismar, Anibal Trejo

St. George Church

  • Open today
  • St.-Georgen-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar

St. George's Church is one of the three large main churches in Wismar and an outstanding architectural monument of North German brick Gothic. It was once the place of worship for craftsmen and tradesmen. The origins of St. George's lie in the 13th century. Its construction thus falls into the turbulent time of the late Middle Ages and the Reformation.

Read more: "St. George Church"
View of St. Mary's Church from New Market Square, © Joachim Kloock

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.

Read more: "St. Mary's Church Rostock"
Wiligrad Castle was built in the neo-Renaissance style., © TMV/ Gohlke

Wiligrad Castle

  • Wiligrader Straße, 19069 Lübstorf

The former ducal residence palace with the surrounding palace park and the historic estate ensemble is one of the most beautiful places on Lake Schwerin. The art exhibition in the castle is particularly worth seeing. With its location on a steep bank directly on the lake, it is considered an insider's tip for excursions, especially in autumn and in spring during the rhododron bloom. The old nursery houses a farm store and a popular farm café.

Read more: "Wiligrad Castle"
phanTECHNIKUM - Technical State Museum MV, © Technisches Landesmuseum MV

phanTECHNIKUM - National Technical Museum

  • Zum Festplatz, 23966 Wismar

The exhibition building of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Technical Museum presents the fascinating world of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's technical and industrial history on an area of around 3,500 square meters and is divided according to the elements FIRE, WATER, AIR and EARTH.

Read more: "phanTECHNIKUM - National Technical Museum"
Doberan Cathedral - Pearl of Brick Gothic, © VMO/Alexander Rudolph

Minster Bad Doberan

  • Klosterstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

The High Gothic Cistercian monastery church from the 13th century is seeking to be accepted as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Read more: "Minster Bad Doberan"
© Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten MV, Timm Alrich

Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

  • Am Park, 23948 Klütz

Bothmer Castle is one of the largest baroque palaces in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It was built in 1726-1732 by the architect Johann Friedrich Künnecke. The builder was Imperial Count Hans Caspar von Bothmer.

Read more: "Bothmer Castle & Castle Park"
© TZ Wismar, Alexander Rudolph

Old Harbour of Wismar

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Alter Hafen, 23966 Wismar

Since 1211, the Old Harbour has largely preserved its harbour basin in its location and design. Moreover, the harbour continues to be important as a mooring for excursion steamers, for leisure captains and traditional ships such as the 'Kogge' and the 'Atalanta'.

Read more: "Old Harbour of Wismar"
© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Schwerin Cathedral St. Marien and St. Johannis

  • Open today
  • Am Dom, 19055 Schwerin

The proverbial highlight of the churches in Mecklenburg: Schwerin Cathedral. This imposing masterpiece of brick Gothic is the oldest building in the city of Schwerin, has the highest church tower in Mecklenburg at 117.5 meters and is the only true cathedral in the state. The cathedral is open daily. Those who climb the 220 steps of the tower are greeted by a breathtaking view over Schwerin's lake landscape.

Read more: "Schwerin Cathedral St. Marien and St. Johannis"
the whole church, © Frank Burger

Catholic Church Heiligendamm

  • Kühlungsborner Straße, 18209 Heiligendamm

Sacred Heart Chapel is a historic Roman Catholic church building in Heiligendamm, Bad Doberan town.

Read more: "Catholic Church Heiligendamm"
Maritime hustle and bustle at the Alter Strom, © René Legrand

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.

Read more: "Alter Strom Warnemünde"
Only the 80 m high church tower has been preserved as a landmark and sea mark visible from afar, © TZ Wismar/Alexander Rudolph

St. Mary's Church, Wismar

  • Open today
  • St.-Marien-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar

The 80-metre-high tower of St. Mary's Church is a widely visible landmark of the Hanseatic city of Wismar. In World War II the church was severely damaged. The church was mostly demolished in 1960, so that only the tower remained. Until then, it was considered one of the most beautiful brick churches in Northern Germany.

Read more: "St. Mary's Church, Wismar"
© TMV, Danny Gohlke

Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli

  • Fritz-Reuter-Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

The Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli offers something for any train enthusiast. Built with 900mm gauge width, the Molli is among the world's oldest narrow-gauge railways, and like no other mode of transport forges a link between traditional resort culture and modern holiday facilities.

Read more: "Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli"
© Frank Burger

Museum Neukloster

  • Kirchstraße, 23992 Neukloster

The Museum Neukloster is part of the Klosterhofensemble and shows, in addition to constantly changing special exhibitions, from 2016 the permanent exhibition "Neukloster/ Mecklenburg - 1170 to the Present - A Biography".

Read more: "Museum Neukloster"
© Stadt Grevesmühlen

City information Grevesmühlen

  • Kirchplatz, 23936 Grevesmühlen

City information Grevesmühlen

Read more: "City information Grevesmühlen"
© Patrick Lux

Baltic resort Boltenhagen spa administration

  • Open today
  • Ostseeallee, 23946 Ostseebad Boltenhagen

Welcome to the Baltic resort Boltenhagen. You are still looking for the right idea for a bike tour, information about an event or how to spend your day in Baltic resort Boltenhagen? You want to borrow travel documents for your vacation preparations or maybe a good book on site? Perfect! The staff of the Tourist Information and the library in our Kurhaus will be happy to help you.

Read more: "Baltic resort Boltenhagen spa administration"
© TZRW

Tourist Information Warnemünde

  • Open today
  • Am Strom, 18119 Warnemünde

The Tourist Information Warnemünde offers guided tours and sightseeing tours for individual travelers and groups, arranges accommodation, sells souvenirs, helps with questions about the Baltic resort and much more. Also available: theater and concert tickets, RostockCARD, fishing permits, gift vouchers and much more.

Read more: "Tourist Information Warnemünde"
© Stadtmarketing Schwerin, Oliver Borchert

Tourist-Information Schwerin

  • Am Markt, 19055 Schwerin

Are you planning to visit the state capital of Schwerin with family or friends - or a business trip, perhaps? Great! At the Tourist Information Schwerin, we are happy to assist in planning and organising your trip to Schwerin.

Read more: "Tourist-Information Schwerin"
© Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Rerik

Spa administration Rerik

  • Dünenstraße, 18230 Rerik

The spa administration at the Salzhaff welcomes you to the Baltic resort Rerik.

Read more: "Spa administration Rerik"
© TMV/Gänsicke

Baltic resort Nienhagen spa administration

  • Strandstraße, 18211 Nienhagen

In Nienhagen forest, sun, sand and sea meet.

Read more: "Baltic resort Nienhagen spa administration"
© Joachim Kloock

Tourist-Information Rostock

  • Open today
  • Universitätsplatz, 18055 Rostock

First port of call for tourists in the heart of Rostock. Here you can plan your vacation in Rostock and Warnemünde.

Read more: "Tourist-Information Rostock"
© A. Rudolph

Tourist Information Wismar

  • Open today
  • Lübsche Straße, 23966 Wismar

In Wismar you will find the right accommodation and suitable variety, whether museums, exhibitions, concerts, a variety of cafes and restaurants with outdoor terraces, colorful hustle and bustle on the boulevard, the maritime setting at the Old Port, all this makes Wismar a suitable destination on the Baltic coast. Wismar Tourist Information is open all year round for visitors to the city. Information, guided tours, souvenirs, advice on accommodation and much more is offered to the guest. Since 2014, the tourist information is located in the ensemble of buildings in Lübsche Straße 23.

Read more: "Tourist Information Wismar"
Explore the landscape in pairs, © Little John Bikes AG

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.

Read more: "Little John Bikes Rostock"
© Tourist-Information Bad Doberan

Tourist Information Bad Doberan-Heiligendamm

  • Open today
  • Mollistraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

Tourist information and accommodation service - arrangement of vacation accommodation, organization of guided walks and city tours, information about events, etc.

Read more: "Tourist Information Bad Doberan-Heiligendamm"
© Touristik-Service-Kühlungsborn GmbH

Tourist Information Kühlungsborn

  • Open today
  • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

Welcome to the Haus des Gastes "Laetitia", your tourist information and accommodation service in the Baltic resort Kühlungsborn

Read more: "Tourist Information Kühlungsborn"
© Dr. Anja-Franziska Scharsich

City information Klütz

  • Im Thurow, 23948 Klütz

The city information Klütz is located in the literature house "Uwe Johnson", a former granary near the Klütz market square. It is your first point of contact for a successful vacation. Here you can get flyers, maps and all important and useful information for your vacation in Klütz and the Klützer Winkel.

Read more: "City information Klütz"
© Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Rerik, Herrmann

St. John church in Rerik

  • Liskowstraße, 18230 Rerik

Among the jewels of brick Gothic in the country is the parish church in the Baltic resort of Rerik, which was built between 1250 and 1270.

Read more: "St. John church in Rerik"
Schwerin Palace is the landmark in the state capital, © Carsten Pescht

Schwerin Palace

  • Lennéstraße, 19053 Schwerin

Schwerin Palace is located on an island in Lake Schwerin and is among the most important historicism edifices in Europe.

Read more: "Schwerin Palace"
Exterior view St. George Church, © TZ Wismar, Anibal Trejo

St. George Church

  • Open today
  • St.-Georgen-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar

St. George's Church is one of the three large main churches in Wismar and an outstanding architectural monument of North German brick Gothic. It was once the place of worship for craftsmen and tradesmen. The origins of St. George's lie in the 13th century. Its construction thus falls into the turbulent time of the late Middle Ages and the Reformation.

Read more: "St. George Church"
View of St. Mary's Church from New Market Square, © Joachim Kloock

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.

Read more: "St. Mary's Church Rostock"
Wiligrad Castle was built in the neo-Renaissance style., © TMV/ Gohlke

Wiligrad Castle

  • Wiligrader Straße, 19069 Lübstorf

The former ducal residence palace with the surrounding palace park and the historic estate ensemble is one of the most beautiful places on Lake Schwerin. The art exhibition in the castle is particularly worth seeing. With its location on a steep bank directly on the lake, it is considered an insider's tip for excursions, especially in autumn and in spring during the rhododron bloom. The old nursery houses a farm store and a popular farm café.

Read more: "Wiligrad Castle"
phanTECHNIKUM - Technical State Museum MV, © Technisches Landesmuseum MV

phanTECHNIKUM - National Technical Museum

  • Zum Festplatz, 23966 Wismar

The exhibition building of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Technical Museum presents the fascinating world of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's technical and industrial history on an area of around 3,500 square meters and is divided according to the elements FIRE, WATER, AIR and EARTH.

Read more: "phanTECHNIKUM - National Technical Museum"
Doberan Cathedral - Pearl of Brick Gothic, © VMO/Alexander Rudolph

Minster Bad Doberan

  • Klosterstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

The High Gothic Cistercian monastery church from the 13th century is seeking to be accepted as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Read more: "Minster Bad Doberan"
© Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten MV, Timm Alrich

Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

  • Am Park, 23948 Klütz

Bothmer Castle is one of the largest baroque palaces in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It was built in 1726-1732 by the architect Johann Friedrich Künnecke. The builder was Imperial Count Hans Caspar von Bothmer.

Read more: "Bothmer Castle & Castle Park"
© TZ Wismar, Alexander Rudolph

Old Harbour of Wismar

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Alter Hafen, 23966 Wismar

Since 1211, the Old Harbour has largely preserved its harbour basin in its location and design. Moreover, the harbour continues to be important as a mooring for excursion steamers, for leisure captains and traditional ships such as the 'Kogge' and the 'Atalanta'.

Read more: "Old Harbour of Wismar"
© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Schwerin Cathedral St. Marien and St. Johannis

  • Open today
  • Am Dom, 19055 Schwerin

The proverbial highlight of the churches in Mecklenburg: Schwerin Cathedral. This imposing masterpiece of brick Gothic is the oldest building in the city of Schwerin, has the highest church tower in Mecklenburg at 117.5 meters and is the only true cathedral in the state. The cathedral is open daily. Those who climb the 220 steps of the tower are greeted by a breathtaking view over Schwerin's lake landscape.

Read more: "Schwerin Cathedral St. Marien and St. Johannis"
the whole church, © Frank Burger

Catholic Church Heiligendamm

  • Kühlungsborner Straße, 18209 Heiligendamm

Sacred Heart Chapel is a historic Roman Catholic church building in Heiligendamm, Bad Doberan town.

Read more: "Catholic Church Heiligendamm"
Maritime hustle and bustle at the Alter Strom, © René Legrand

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.

Read more: "Alter Strom Warnemünde"
Only the 80 m high church tower has been preserved as a landmark and sea mark visible from afar, © TZ Wismar/Alexander Rudolph

St. Mary's Church, Wismar

  • Open today
  • St.-Marien-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar

The 80-metre-high tower of St. Mary's Church is a widely visible landmark of the Hanseatic city of Wismar. In World War II the church was severely damaged. The church was mostly demolished in 1960, so that only the tower remained. Until then, it was considered one of the most beautiful brick churches in Northern Germany.

Read more: "St. Mary's Church, Wismar"
© TMV, Danny Gohlke

Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli

  • Fritz-Reuter-Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

The Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli offers something for any train enthusiast. Built with 900mm gauge width, the Molli is among the world's oldest narrow-gauge railways, and like no other mode of transport forges a link between traditional resort culture and modern holiday facilities.

Read more: "Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli"
© Frank Burger

Museum Neukloster

  • Kirchstraße, 23992 Neukloster

The Museum Neukloster is part of the Klosterhofensemble and shows, in addition to constantly changing special exhibitions, from 2016 the permanent exhibition "Neukloster/ Mecklenburg - 1170 to the Present - A Biography".

Read more: "Museum Neukloster"
© Stadt Grevesmühlen

City information Grevesmühlen

  • Kirchplatz, 23936 Grevesmühlen

City information Grevesmühlen

Read more: "City information Grevesmühlen"
© Patrick Lux

Baltic resort Boltenhagen spa administration

  • Open today
  • Ostseeallee, 23946 Ostseebad Boltenhagen

Welcome to the Baltic resort Boltenhagen. You are still looking for the right idea for a bike tour, information about an event or how to spend your day in Baltic resort Boltenhagen? You want to borrow travel documents for your vacation preparations or maybe a good book on site? Perfect! The staff of the Tourist Information and the library in our Kurhaus will be happy to help you.

Read more: "Baltic resort Boltenhagen spa administration"
© TZRW

Tourist Information Warnemünde

  • Open today
  • Am Strom, 18119 Warnemünde

The Tourist Information Warnemünde offers guided tours and sightseeing tours for individual travelers and groups, arranges accommodation, sells souvenirs, helps with questions about the Baltic resort and much more. Also available: theater and concert tickets, RostockCARD, fishing permits, gift vouchers and much more.

Read more: "Tourist Information Warnemünde"
© Stadtmarketing Schwerin, Oliver Borchert

Tourist-Information Schwerin

  • Am Markt, 19055 Schwerin

Are you planning to visit the state capital of Schwerin with family or friends - or a business trip, perhaps? Great! At the Tourist Information Schwerin, we are happy to assist in planning and organising your trip to Schwerin.

Read more: "Tourist-Information Schwerin"
© Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Rerik

Spa administration Rerik

  • Dünenstraße, 18230 Rerik

The spa administration at the Salzhaff welcomes you to the Baltic resort Rerik.

Read more: "Spa administration Rerik"
© TMV/Gänsicke

Baltic resort Nienhagen spa administration

  • Strandstraße, 18211 Nienhagen

In Nienhagen forest, sun, sand and sea meet.

Read more: "Baltic resort Nienhagen spa administration"
© Joachim Kloock

Tourist-Information Rostock

  • Open today
  • Universitätsplatz, 18055 Rostock

First port of call for tourists in the heart of Rostock. Here you can plan your vacation in Rostock and Warnemünde.

Read more: "Tourist-Information Rostock"
© A. Rudolph

Tourist Information Wismar

  • Open today
  • Lübsche Straße, 23966 Wismar

In Wismar you will find the right accommodation and suitable variety, whether museums, exhibitions, concerts, a variety of cafes and restaurants with outdoor terraces, colorful hustle and bustle on the boulevard, the maritime setting at the Old Port, all this makes Wismar a suitable destination on the Baltic coast. Wismar Tourist Information is open all year round for visitors to the city. Information, guided tours, souvenirs, advice on accommodation and much more is offered to the guest. Since 2014, the tourist information is located in the ensemble of buildings in Lübsche Straße 23.

Read more: "Tourist Information Wismar"
Explore the landscape in pairs, © Little John Bikes AG

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.

Read more: "Little John Bikes Rostock"
© Tourist-Information Bad Doberan

Tourist Information Bad Doberan-Heiligendamm

  • Open today
  • Mollistraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

Tourist information and accommodation service - arrangement of vacation accommodation, organization of guided walks and city tours, information about events, etc.

Read more: "Tourist Information Bad Doberan-Heiligendamm"
© Touristik-Service-Kühlungsborn GmbH

Tourist Information Kühlungsborn

  • Open today
  • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

Welcome to the Haus des Gastes "Laetitia", your tourist information and accommodation service in the Baltic resort Kühlungsborn

Read more: "Tourist Information Kühlungsborn"
© Dr. Anja-Franziska Scharsich

City information Klütz

  • Im Thurow, 23948 Klütz

The city information Klütz is located in the literature house "Uwe Johnson", a former granary near the Klütz market square. It is your first point of contact for a successful vacation. Here you can get flyers, maps and all important and useful information for your vacation in Klütz and the Klützer Winkel.

Read more: "City information Klütz"
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Tourist-Information Schwerin
Am Markt 14
19053 Schwerin



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Tourist-Information Schwerin
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