Stages: 14 | Like cyclists, they strive toward the sea: the rivers Oder and Neisse. From the Czech Republic through Brandenburg, a bike path follows them to the border of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. From here, it's just a stone's throw to Usedom, where fine sandy beaches and the vast sea are waiting to be conquered.
Oder-Neisse Cycle Route
Route
221 km
Etappen
4
- Tour tips: Typical pre-Pomeranian architecture of the colonist villages in Riether Winkel, harbor towns of Ueckermünde and Anklam, resort architecture on Usedom.
Rail connections: e.g. Liberec, Frankfurt (Oder), Schwedt (Oder), Anklam, seaside resort Ahlbeck
Route
221 km
Etappen
4
Stages: 14 | Like cyclists, they strive toward the sea: the rivers Oder and Neisse. From the Czech Republic through Brandenburg, a bike path follows them to the border of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. From here, it's just a stone's throw to Usedom, where fine sandy beaches and the vast sea are waiting to be conquered.
Sporty starts in the Jizera Mountains: the birthplace of the Neisse River offers pleasurable uphill and downhill rides with heavenly views. North of Frankfurt (Oder), the Neisse joins the Oder, whose dikes are equipped with wonderful bike paths. Shortly before the border with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the bike path leaves the Oder, which pours into the Szczecin Lagoon on the Polish side.
Vorpommern welcomes its guests with seven idyllic lakes. Through the blooming meadows and rolling fields of the Randowbruch, the route continues to Krackow with its typical Western Pomeranian architecture. Löcknitz nestles dreamily in the quiet Randow valley, where only the gurgling of the river and the buzzing of bees break the silence. Guarded by a thousand-year-old oak tree, Lake Löcknitz invites you to take a refreshing dip.
Near Glashütte begins the Ueckermünder Heide - a green sea whose pleasant scent of forest and water clears the lungs. The small town of the same name, Ueckermünde, captivates with the charm of its Renaissance castle and its lively harbor. Directly along the water, accompanied by numerous waterfowl, the bike path leads to the Lilienthal town of Anklam. An impressive bascule bridge connects the town with the Island of Usedom. Enchanting bays, rolling hills and blooming rape fields characterize the island's unspoiled hinterland. The seaside resort of Ahlbeck, the destination of this trip, is one of the imperial resorts. These present themselves in finest resort architecture, with wide promenade, villas of the golden age, filigree piers and miles of dream beaches.
Route characteristics:
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the Oder-Neisse Cycle Path runs mainly on paved cycle paths and quiet country roads. Only rarely does it run along moderately busy roads. Particularly near the coast, there are some sections with poorer traffic, e.g. in the form of unpaved forest and field paths.
The Oder-Neisse Cycle Path is signposted almost throughout, but not always consistently.
Further information on the Brandenburg section of the Oder-Neisse Cycle Route
Current note: In recent weeks, a fish kill was observed in the Oder River, the causes of which are currently still being investigated. In the meantime, however, the water quality in the Oder has improved significantly. There is no longer an acute danger situation. The general orders restricting use have therefore been lifted with immediate effect by all districts and the city of Frankfurt (Oder).
The cycle path is open and can be used. The Neiße was not affected by the fish kill.
7 Ergebnisse
Castle Penkun
- Schlosshof, 17328 Penkun
First cited at the end of the 12th century, castle Penkun is nowadays one of the last preserved castles once owned by the dukes of Pomerania. Inside the former administration building the castle association opened a border and customs museum, inside the castle cellars there is a small exhibition that deals with Pomerania’s judiciary.
Museum of local history Rieth
- Grenzstraße, 17375 Rieth
The museum of local history, tells the story of how life was 100-150 years ago. The old fishing tools, kitchen tools and photos testify the history. In the smallest museum of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, you can experience the history of Rieth.
Railroad lift bridge Karnin
- Karnin, 18469 Karnin Bugewitz
The railroad lift bridge was the most modern in Europe when it was inaugurated in 1933. The fixed superstructures were blown up in 1945.
Otto Lilienthal Museum
- Open today
- Ellbogenstraße, 17389 Anklam
Otto Lilienthal Museum, holder of many awards, tells the tale of how the technical history of aviation became human flight's cultural history
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.
St. Nicholas Church Anklam
- Nikolaikirchstraße, 17389 Anklam
The Nikolai Church in the center of the Hanseatic city of Anklam, very close to the river Peene, is one of the few preserved witnesses of brick Gothic architecture from Anklam's founding period 750 years ago. With the gallery of the "coat of arms windows of the Hanseatic League", a unique monument for Europe is created in the Nikolaikirche.
Visitor centre of the Nature Park “Insel Usedom“
- Closed today
- Bäderstraße, 17406 Usedom
The island of Usedom is one of the areas with the most bird species in Germany. Overall, more than 280 species have been observed, 150 of them also brood here. 11 kinds of raptors regularly brood in the nature park, one of them is the sea-eagle. The visitor centre of the island of Usedom is located next to the information centre of the city of Usedom on the ground floor of the “Klaus-Bahlsen-Haus”. The visitor centre could only be built and furnished with the aid of the great commitment and the generous support of the correspondent foundation.
Castle Penkun
- Schlosshof, 17328 Penkun
First cited at the end of the 12th century, castle Penkun is nowadays one of the last preserved castles once owned by the dukes of Pomerania. Inside the former administration building the castle association opened a border and customs museum, inside the castle cellars there is a small exhibition that deals with Pomerania’s judiciary.
Museum of local history Rieth
- Grenzstraße, 17375 Rieth
The museum of local history, tells the story of how life was 100-150 years ago. The old fishing tools, kitchen tools and photos testify the history. In the smallest museum of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, you can experience the history of Rieth.
Railroad lift bridge Karnin
- Karnin, 18469 Karnin Bugewitz
The railroad lift bridge was the most modern in Europe when it was inaugurated in 1933. The fixed superstructures were blown up in 1945.
Otto Lilienthal Museum
- Open today
- Ellbogenstraße, 17389 Anklam
Otto Lilienthal Museum, holder of many awards, tells the tale of how the technical history of aviation became human flight's cultural history
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.
St. Nicholas Church Anklam
- Nikolaikirchstraße, 17389 Anklam
The Nikolai Church in the center of the Hanseatic city of Anklam, very close to the river Peene, is one of the few preserved witnesses of brick Gothic architecture from Anklam's founding period 750 years ago. With the gallery of the "coat of arms windows of the Hanseatic League", a unique monument for Europe is created in the Nikolaikirche.
Visitor centre of the Nature Park “Insel Usedom“
- Closed today
- Bäderstraße, 17406 Usedom
The island of Usedom is one of the areas with the most bird species in Germany. Overall, more than 280 species have been observed, 150 of them also brood here. 11 kinds of raptors regularly brood in the nature park, one of them is the sea-eagle. The visitor centre of the island of Usedom is located next to the information centre of the city of Usedom on the ground floor of the “Klaus-Bahlsen-Haus”. The visitor centre could only be built and furnished with the aid of the great commitment and the generous support of the correspondent foundation.
Your destination:
Oder-Neiße-Radweg
Gartzer Weg
17328 Penkun
Oder-Neiße-Radweg
Gartzer Weg
17328 Penkun
