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

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop, Außenansicht // © Kurverwaltung Ahrenshoop · Foto voigt&kranz UG, Prerow

    Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop – Ahrenshoop Museum of Art

    • Weg zum Hohen Ufer, 18347 Ahrenshoop

    From Barbizon to the Baltic: See how naturalistic painting came to northern Germany.

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  • Art gallery Kühlungsborn

    • Ostseeallee, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    Music, art and culture unite this former reading hall.

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  • Moderne Museumsarchitektur trifft auf hanseatisches Erbe: Das Ozeaneum am Stralsunder Hafen verschmilzt mit historischen Backsteinbauten und Segelschiffen zu einer einzigartigen Silhouette. Im Abendlicht leuchtet die UNESCO-Welterbestadt in warmen Farbtönen. Hier lässt sich maritime Geschichte hautnah erleben – vom Museumsdeck bis zur Hafenpromenade. // © Francesco Carovillano

    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.

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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.

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  • Schloss und Park Hohendorf // © Schloss Hohendorf

    Hohendorf Castle

    • Am Park, 18445 Hohendorf

    Classic meets modern: a property to touch, relax & enjoy. 26 apartments: with tower. with gallery. Individual. Special. Different.

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  • Penguins in the polarium at Rostock Zoo // © Zoo Rostock/Braun

    Rostock Zoo

    • Open today
    • Barnstorfer Ring, 18059 Rostock

    Rostock Zoo is home to 6,500 animals of 500 different species from all over the world. The near-natural grounds are embedded in an extensive park landscape, which is characterized by botanical features in addition to the diversity of animal species. Rostock Zoo is open daily from 9 am.

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  • 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'.

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  • The 290 meter long pier in the Baltic resort Boltenhagen // © Moritz Kertzscher

    Boltenhagen Pier

    • Mittelpromenade, 23946 Boltenhagen

    The pier in the Baltic sea resort Boltenhagen.

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  • © MV-T/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

    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.

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  • 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.

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  • Gästemagnet an der Ostsee - die Zingster Seebrücke. // © Sarah Kunze

    Zingst Pier

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Seestraße, 18374 Ostseebad Zingst

    Zingst - a holiday paradise at the Baltic Sea! The 270 m long pier is a popular attraction for all guests.

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  • © Kreidemuseum Rügen, pd

    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.

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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.

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Arrival

Arrival:

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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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