The Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route | From Lübeck to Stralsund

The old magnificent Hanseatic town was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and simply radiates charm. Most people associate Lübeck with the Holsten Gate, marzipan and Thomas Mann. But there is much more to see: the crooked brick houses, alleyways and courtyards, the town hall. And the fish rolls on the banks of the Trave at sunset taste particularly good.

If you’d like, today’s stage begins in a relaxed manner with a boat ride to Travemünde (not included). Alternatively, you can cycle there along the Trave River. In Travemünde, it’s worth stopping at Germany’s oldest lighthouse before taking the ferry to Priwall (not included). Then follow the Baltic Sea Cycle Route along the coast through the Brooker Wald nature reserve to Boltenhagen.Here, you'll be treated to charming coastal views and the impressive cliffs before you finally reach the enchanting Hanseatic city of Wismar.

Starting in the Hanseatic city of Wismar, today’s stage first follows the Baltic Sea Coastal Cycle Route through the varied coastal landscape of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The route continues via Kühlungsborn and along the Baltic Sea to Heiligendamm. From there, the route heads inland via Bad Doberan—with its impressive cathedral—to Rostock. Starting in Kühlungsborn, you have the option of shortening the stage by taking the historic Molli Railway. The narrow-gauge train takes you at a leisurely pace via Heiligendamm to  to Bad Doberan (not included).

From Rostock, the stage first leads through the varied landscape of the Rostock Heath to the Baltic Sea spa town of Graal-Müritz. It then continues along the Eastern Brick Cycle Route through Ribnitz-Damgarten, with its historic old town, and on through the charming Bodden landscape to Barth. This varied route combines the Baltic Sea, forests, brick architecture, and the Bodden landscape.If you'd like to shorten the stage, you can take the train from Rostock to Graal-Müritz and continue the bike tour from there (not included).

Today, you’ll explore the Darß Peninsula by bike—one of Germany’s most beautiful coastal landscapes. Starting in Barth, you’ll first follow the Baltic Sea Cycle Route to Zingst and then on to Prerow. You’ll then cycle through the idyllic Darß Forest to Darßer Ort, with its striking lighthouse. Here, the unspoiled landscape of the national park awaits you, featuring the wild Weststrand beach and expansive dunes. Afterward, cycle back to Barth along the same route. Feel like taking a boat ride? How about a trip from Prerow across the Bodden back to Bodstedt? The boats also carry bicycles (not daily, not included).

Look forward to the final stop on your journey: even from a distance, the three striking towers of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund beckon. The former importance of this historic trading city is still palpable today. Round out your trip with a leisurely stroll through the historic old town, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its outstanding state of preservation.

After breakfast your tour along the Baltic Sea from Lübeck to Stralsund comes to an end. We would be happy to extend your holiday in Stralsund if you like.