As the westerly winds presented unfavorable conditions for outgoing ships, it was not possible to sail under their own power and the shallow water meant that cargo could usually only be loaded in the fishing village of Wieck. For this reason, a path was laid out on the south side of the Ryck, which was used to "trek" or "tow" the ships.
This method was still practised well into the 20th century, as the motorization of shipping in Greifswald had not yet progressed far enough. There were even separate laws and police regulations for towage.
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©© Gudrun Koch Wiecker wooden bascule bridge
- Freely accessible at any time
- An der Mühle, 17493 Greifswald
The Wieck wooden bascule bridge connects the two districts of Wieck and Eldena in the Hanseatic City of Greifswald. It was built in 1887 following the Dutch model. The bascule bridge crosses the River Ryck. The river flows into the Dänische Wiek, part of the Greifswalder Bodden. The bridge is only accessible to cyclists and pedestrians and is only opened when necessary. During the approx. 10-minute bridge crossing, visitors can observe how the old monument works.
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©© MV-T/Gohlke Marina Greifswald on the Ryck
- Salinenstraße, 17489 Greifswald
... in the middle of the Hanseatic City of Greifswald. A modern, well-equipped marina with comprehensive services is a matter of course. But a marina in the heart of a historic old town is unique. Because our Marina Yachtzentrum is ideally located on the River Ryck in the heart of Greifswald. Whether restaurant, theater, museum, cinema, shopping or doctor: from your berth you can reach everything within a few minutes' walk.
