The round trip begins in Wolgast. An imposing bascule bridge over the Peene River leads to the sunny island of Usedom. Behind the quiet banks of the waterway, cyclists dive into the mixed forest: like a green ribbon, it lines the fine white beach all the way across the Polish border to Swinemünde. One seaside resort lies next to the other here: Zinnowitz, Bansin, Heringsdorf and Ahlbeck are its most famous representatives. Noble villas and spotless white lodging houses adorn the promenades. You can stroll across the piers that jut out into the sea as if you were in the golden age. The narrow strip between the Baltic Sea and the Achterwasser is dotted with quaint fishing villages and thatched salt huts. One of the most beautiful views can be enjoyed from Streckelsberg near Koserow.
In the unspoiled hinterland of the baths, you can see why the entire island was declared a nature park. Wooded hills and blooming rape fields, small lakes and mysterious moors characterize it. An insider tip for those seeking peace and quiet is Lieper Winkel. On the flat peninsula in the Achterwasser there are far more birds than people. The old agrarian town of Usedom delights its guests not least with its ornately decorated front doors. The cultural diversity is also unparalleled. Especially in summer, the island is transformed into a colorful, sounding stage.
Behind the Zecherin bascule bridge, cyclists have mainland under their wheels again. Where the Peene flows into the lagoon, everything is reminiscent of childhood. Cows wink in the sun, storks stalk through the meadows, and frogs quack and ducks quack in the dense reed belts. The church tower of Lassan provides a highlight in the flat country. It is not far to the starting point in Wolgast.
Tip:
On the alternative route, there is a section between Krummin and Neuendorf that is difficult to drive on. Please be careful. The same applies to the Lieper Winkel peninsula.
