Baltic Sea Cycle Route

Close to the sea in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Logo Baltic Sea Cycle Route, © TMV

Route

690 km

Etappen

15

Cycling on Fischland-Darß-Zingst, © TMV/Gänsicke

Route

  • Chinese Garden in IGA Park Rostock, © IGA Park Rostock

    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.

    Read more: "IGA Park Rostock"
  • © Anke Neumeister/Deutsches Meeresmuseum

    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.

    Read more: "OZEANEUM Stralsund"
  • © TMV/Fischer

    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.

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  • © Moritz Kertzscher

    Boltenhagen Pier

    • Mittelpromenade, 23946 Boltenhagen

    The pier in the Baltic sea resort Boltenhagen.

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  • © Gudrun Koch

    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.

    Read more: "St. Nikolai Cathedral Greifswald"
  • © NZK | T. Allrich

    KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Center

    • Open today
    • Stubbenkammer, 18546 Sassnitz

    Right next to the famous Königsstuhl chalk cliffs and the UNESCO World Heritage Old Beech Forests, the KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Center offers a special nature experience for the whole family, whatever the weather. A world full of secrets is waiting to be discovered on 2,000 square meters of exhibition space and 28,000 square meters of outdoor area - multilingual and barrier-free.

    Read more: "KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Center"
  • 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"
  • © TMV/Gohlke

    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.

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  • © Gudrun Koch

    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.

    Read more: "Arboretum of the University of Greifswald"
  • © 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"
  • © Pescht

    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.

    Read more: "Warnemünde Lighthouse"
  • From the high stand you can watch the lynxes, © Tierpark Wismar

    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

    Read more: "Wismar Zoo"
  • exterior view, © JFK, Jasmin Fernholz

    KÜBOLA - Amusement Park Kühlungsborn

    • Closed today
    • Hermannstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The Viking fun for the whole family.

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  • © VMO M. Jeschke

    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.

    Read more: "Heiligendamm Pier"
  • Leuchtturm Timmendorf, © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    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.

    Read more: "Lighthouse Timmendorf"

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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.

Service

Arrival

Arrival:

Test approach

Public transport:

Rail connections: Lübeck-Travemünde, Rostock-Warnemünde, Stralsund, seaside resort Ahlbeck, among others

More information

More info / links:

  • 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

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