Baltic Sea Cycle Route

Close to the sea in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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Cycling on Fischland-Darß-Zingst // © MV-T/Gänsicke
The harbor entrance to Rostock-Warnemünde is visible from the air: the lighthouse at the edge, the pier facing the Baltic Sea and numerous sailing boats in the water. Movement begins here from every angle. // © MV-T/Petermann
Cycle to the coast - enjoy the sea view between blue and white striped beach chairs and the pier in Heiligendamm on the Baltic Sea. // © Francesco Carovillano
Also beautiful from the air: Boltenhagen's long sandy beach. // © MV-T/Friedrich
Cyclist on the Alter Strom in Warnemünde // © MV-T/Gänsicke
Family excursion to the port of Ummanz // © MV-T/Roth
Chalk cliffs on the Island of Rügen // © MV-T/Grundner
Sunrise on the pier at the seaside resort of Ahlbeck // © MV-T/Bleyer

Route

  • 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"
  • Runde Steine säumen den Strand, sanfte Wellen umspülen moosbedeckte Findlinge. Die weißen Kreidefelsen des Nationalparks Jasmund ragen majestätisch über der Ostsee auf, gekrönt von sattem Buchengrün. Ein Ort, an dem Stille hörbar wird und die Kraft der Natur spürbar bleibt. // © Francesco Carovillano

    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"
  • 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"
  • 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"
  • 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"
  • Die Seebrücke Ahlbeck ist in ihrem ursprünglichen Zustand erhalten geblieben // © MV-T/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.

    Read more: "Ahlbeck Pier"
  • 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"
  • Außenansicht // © TFK Jasmin Fernholz

    KÜBOLA - Amusement Park Kühlungsborn

    • Closed today
    • Hermannstraße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The Viking fun for the whole family.

    Read more: "KÜBOLA - Amusement Park Kühlungsborn"
  • Die Kurverwaltung in der Dünenstraße // © MV-T/Fischer

    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.

    Read more: "Tourist Information Ahlbeck"
  • © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    Spa administration island Poel

    • Open today
    • Wismarsche Straße, 23999 Kirchdorf

    The Kurverwaltung Insel Poel - your service partner is located in the heart of the beautiful island. Here you will be comprehensively and friendly informed and cared for around the topic of the island of Poel.

    Read more: "Spa administration island Poel"
  • © Stadt Barth

    Vineta Civic Center

    • Papenstraße, 18356 Barth

    The house for tourism, guests and citizens is located in the heart of the Vineta town Barth. Here you will find the Barth information, the Vineta experience world, the town library, the exhibition rooms of the DOK information center, a large ballroom, a multimedia room and from autumn 2022 the P8 coworking office.

    Read more: "Vineta Civic Center"
  • 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.

    Read more: "Bike station at Greifswald train station"
  • Greifswald Information

    • Rathaus / Markt, 17489 Greifswald

    Accommodation service, souvenir sales, ticket service and best advice - the Greifswald information is the best address in the University and Hanseatic city (not only for tourists).

    Read more: "Greifswald Information"
  • © Manfred Wigger, Hamburg

    Tourist Information Graal-Müritz

    • Rostocker Straße, 18181 Graal-Müritz

    Tourist information of the Baltic health spa Graal-Müritz at the Mecklenburg Baltic Coast

    Read more: "Tourist Information Graal-Müritz"
  • 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.

    Read more: "Tourist Centre of the Hanseatic City of Stralsund"

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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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