The part of the Baltic Sea Cycle Route which leads through Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a beautiful trail in Northern Germany, which winds through idyllic scenery, Hanseatic towns, three islands and classic villages.
Baltic Sea Cycle Route
Route
690 km
Etappen
15
- Total length: 1140
- Length: 695 km
- Stages: 15 days
- Rail link: Lübeck-Travemünde, Seebad Ahlbeck, Rostock -Warnemünde, Stralsund
- Sights: UNESCO world heritage site Wismar and Stralsund, Rügen chalk cliffs, Usedom resort architecture in Zinnowitz and the imperial resorts
Rail connections: Lübeck-Travemünde, Rostock-Warnemünde, Stralsund, seaside resort Ahlbeck, among others
Your journey along the part of the Baltic Sea cycle route in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern starts in the Bay of Lübeck. Prepared with bicycle bags, enough snacks and a bicycle in a good condition, you will be well equipped for your trip. Cyclists will pass undulating landscape of the Klützer Winkel to reach the quaint Baltic town of Wismar, which is just a few hours away from Berlin. The town itself is a well-known gem to German holidaymakers. From the historical downtown to the old habour the coastline leads bikes further away.
Trail cycling in Germany
The main Baltic Sea cycle route in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, stretching along the sea, is well maintained, easy and family friendly. With the sea almost always in plain sight, you can travel from Wismar along several beaches and the coast through the seaside villages Kühlungsborn and Heiligendamm with its impressing white architecture. Arriving at Warnemünde which is optimal located at the sea and not far away from the Hanseatic town Rostock you need to take the ferry to reach the forestsection Rostocker heide as well as the smal costal towns. With their colorful, calm and beautiful atmosphere traditional villages like Wustrow and Ahrenshoop represend the romantic Peninsula of Fischland-Darß-Zingst.
The cycling trail is ideal for nature lovers, as it takes you through fields and small forested areas on the way, and only a few hours away are the Lake Districts and the islands of Rügen and Usedom.
Current redirection notes (April 2017)
A strong storm tide caused coast ruptures along the route. Therefore, the Baltic sea coast trail is currently closed at the following sections:
Börgerende – Nienhagen, Landkreis Rostock
Please follow local signage for “Westlicher Backstein-Rundweg”
Please take the local redirections serious. Due to invisible washouts further coast ruptures might occur.
OZEANEUM Stralsund
- Open today
- Hafenstraße, 18439 Stralsund
With its five exhibitions and 46 aquariums, the OZEANEUM Stralsund invites you on an extraordinary underwater journey beneath the northern seas. Visit Humboldt penguins on the roof terrace, "Niki" the female sand tiger shark in the 2.6-million-litre pool "Open Atlantic" and the giants of the sea - real life replicas of whales.
Chalk Museum Rügen. Europe's only chalk museum
- Gummanz, 18551 Sagard
Uncover the secrets of the "Rügen Chalk" and discover many interesting facts about its geology, the fossils and the use of the chalk. In our museum store you can of course also purchase original Rügen healing chalk and natural cosmetic products based on it.
Catholic Church Heiligendamm
- Kühlungsborner Straße, 18209 Heiligendamm
Sacred Heart Chapel is a historic Roman Catholic church building in Heiligendamm, Bad Doberan town.
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'.
Monument Kap Arkona
- Am Parkplatz, 18556 Putgarten
The area monument Kap Arkona is one of the most popular excursion destinations on Rügen. In addition to the 45 metre high cliff, the cape is home to a whole range of sights: The castle wall of Jaromarsburg Castle is located directly at the top of the Cape. The glass dome of the restored sighting tower glistens next to it. The Schinkel tower, the large lighthouse and the bearing tower can be visited.
Wismar Zoo
- Am Tierpark, 23966 Wismar
Southwest of the old town of Wismar, the zoo of the Hanseatic City extends over 13 hectares - an ideal family excursion destination
Art gallery Kühlungsborn
- Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn
Music, art and culture unite this former reading hall.
Ahlbeck Pier
- Dünenstraße, 17419 Seebad Ahlbeck
The Ahlbeck pier is considered the landmark of the island of Usedom and, like most of the nearby spa architecture villas, dates from the century before last.
Boltenhagen Pier
- Mittelpromenade, 23946 Boltenhagen
The pier in the Baltic sea resort Boltenhagen.
Arboretum of the University of Greifswald
- Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Straße, 17489 Greifswald
Knowledge about plants is vividly conveyed here. Get to know the diversity of the plant world on a tour of the University of Greifswald's Botanical Garden and Arboretum.
Zinnowitz pier with diving gondola
- An der Strandpromenade, 17454 Zinnowitz
The diving gondola at the head of the 315-meter-long pier offers you the opportunity to take a dry-foot dive into the Baltic Sea and get a closer look at the habitat beneath the waves.
Warnemünde Lighthouse
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Leuchtturm, 18119 Warnemünde
The lighthouse in Warnemünde is 31 metres high and made of white glazed bricks. The galleries of the tower invite you to enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Warnemünde, the Baltic Sea and the beach.
IGA Park Rostock
- Schmarl-Dorf, 18106 Rostock
Blossoming in the IGA Park - The face of the IGA Park changes in the harmonious rhythm of the seasons. Varied garden landscape on the banks of the Warnow, rose slope, willow dome and international gardens inspire visitors.
Heiligendamm Pier
- 18209 Heiligendamm
In 1793 Friedrich Franz I founded the first German seaside resort: Heiligendamm. Today, the white bathing villas and the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm attract thousands of visitors every year. From the panoramic pier you have the best view of the classicistic ensemble.
Beach House Kühlungsborn
- Strandpromenade, 18225 Kühlungsborn
The Beach House Kühlungsborn
Deck Beach Club Heiligendamm
- Am Kinderstrand, 18209 Bad Doberan
The Deck Beach Club - directly on the Baltic Sea / exclusive location / beach chairs / SUPs / delicious dishes & cocktails / unforgettable sunsets
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.
Boltenhagen spa park with concert stage
- Mittelpromenade, 23946 Boltenhagen
The diverse events attract many guests to the spa park almost every day. Festivals, concerts, children's events, markets, guided tours, lectures and celebrations with tradition - with more than 300 events you can experience a lot here.
National Park Centre Königsstuhl
- Open today
- Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz
Right next to the famous chalk cliff Königsstuhl and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ancient Beech Forests, the National Park Center KÖNIGSSTUHL offers a special nature experience for the whole family. A world full of secrets is waiting to be discovered by you on 2,000 square meters of exhibition space and 28,000 square meters of outdoor area.
Fish smokehouse "Seeperle" Wismar
- Schiffbauerdamm, 23966 Hansestadt Wismar
Fresh fish & smoked fish specialties
KÜBOLA - Amusement Park Kühlungsborn
- Open today
- Hermannstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn
The Viking fun for the whole family.
Lighthouse Timmendorf
- Lotsenstieg, 23999 Insel Poel / OT Timmendorf
The lighthouse Timmendorf is one of the landmarks of the island Poel and one of the oldest still operating lighthouses from the 19th century.
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.
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 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.
Tourist Information Ahlbeck
- Dünenstraße, 17419 Ahlbeck
In the tourist information you can get all information about your vacation, but also tickets for events and maybe even one or the other secret tip.
Tourist Information Graal-Müritz
- Rostocker Straße, 18181 Graal-Müritz
Tourist information of the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz at the Mecklenburg Baltic Coast
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.
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.
Your destination:
Ostseeküsten-Radweg
23942 Pötenitz
Ostseeküsten-Radweg
23942 Pötenitz