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.
Western Brick Circuit
Route
370 km
Etappen
7
- 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
Route
370 km
Etappen
7
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.
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.
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'.
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.
Wiligrad Castle
- Open today
- 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.
Catholic Church Heiligendamm
- Kühlungsborner Straße, 18209 Heiligendamm
Sacred Heart Chapel is a historic Roman Catholic church building in Heiligendamm, Bad Doberan town.
Bothmer Castle & Castle Park
- Open today
- 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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
phanTECHNIKUM - National Technical Museum
- Open today
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Schwerin Palace
- Open today
- Lennéstraße, 19053 Schwerin
Schwerin Palace is located on an island in Lake Schwerin and is among the most important historicism edifices in Europe.
Baltic resort Nienhagen spa administration
- Strandstraße, 18211 Nienhagen
In Nienhagen forest, sun, sand and sea meet.
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.
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.
Spa administration Rerik
- Dünenstraße, 18230 Rerik
The spa administration at the Salzhaff welcomes you to the Baltic resort Rerik.
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.
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
City information Grevesmühlen
- Kirchplatz, 23936 Grevesmühlen
City information Grevesmühlen
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
Wiligrad Castle
- Open today
- 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.
Catholic Church Heiligendamm
- Kühlungsborner Straße, 18209 Heiligendamm
Sacred Heart Chapel is a historic Roman Catholic church building in Heiligendamm, Bad Doberan town.
Bothmer Castle & Castle Park
- Open today
- 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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
phanTECHNIKUM - National Technical Museum
- Open today
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Schwerin Palace
- Open today
- Lennéstraße, 19053 Schwerin
Schwerin Palace is located on an island in Lake Schwerin and is among the most important historicism edifices in Europe.
Baltic resort Nienhagen spa administration
- Strandstraße, 18211 Nienhagen
In Nienhagen forest, sun, sand and sea meet.
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.
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.
Spa administration Rerik
- Dünenstraße, 18230 Rerik
The spa administration at the Salzhaff welcomes you to the Baltic resort Rerik.
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.
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
City information Grevesmühlen
- Kirchplatz, 23936 Grevesmühlen
City information Grevesmühlen
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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Westlicher Backstein-Rundweg
Tourist-Information Schwerin
Am Markt 14
19053 Schwerin
Westlicher Backstein-Rundweg
Tourist-Information Schwerin
Am Markt 14
19053 Schwerin
