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Bike Tour Bremen to Kiel

Bremen-Kiel

The essentials at a glance

This self-guided cycling tour from Bremen to Kiel follows the Weser River and Kiel Canal through northern Germany. The route covers approximately 318-358 km over 7 cycling days on predominantly flat, paved paths suitable for beginners. Highlights include Bremerhaven's maritime museums, the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site at Cuxhaven, an Elbe ferry crossing to Glückstadt, and Rendsburg's impressive high bridge before reaching the maritime city of Kiel.

Wonders, records and two seas

You can experience numerous wonders of the north on this journey from Bremen to Kiel. The magnificent Bremen Town Hall and the Roland statue are World Heritage Sites, as are Kiel's lighthouses and the beautiful beaches on the North Sea and Baltic Sea. In Bremerhaven, you will find one of Europe's largest harbours with huge ships, in Cuxhaven the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site and in Brunsbüttel one of the world's largest canal locks. And the north is also a great culinary destination: with hearty fare such as kale and plenty of fish. Combine cultural experiences, bathing fun and enjoyment with a breathtaking feeling of freedom on this trip.

Itinerary

Individual arrival to Bremen by late afternoon. Information meeting and bike handover (if booked). Experience the Schlachte gastro and promenade in the evening.

Today, the Weser cycle path and the Blexen ferry will take you to Bremerhaven with its Havenwelten Bremerhaven, which includes the German Maritime Museum. Your route leads along the Weser or takes a more direct route. 

You cycle through the countryside between Bremerhaven and Cuxhaven with its wide plains, villages and marshes. At the end, you reach Cuxhaven on the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site.

In the district of Cuxhaven, traditional seaside resorts invite you to swim in the sea, while heath and marshes characterise the land behind the dykes. The Elbe ferry (price not included) takes you across the river. You will spend the night in Glückstadt.

Today you cycle to Brokdorf with its beautiful Elbe beach and to Brunsbüttel at the mouth of the Kiel Canal into the Elbe. In addition to the mighty locks, the old town centre is well worth a visit.

You come to Rendsburg with its interesting buildings such as the Old Town Hall and the Rendsburg High Bridge. The longest bench in Europe invites you to take a break on the Kiel Canal.

Travel along the charming canal route to Kiel. Enjoy the maritime atmosphere of the city, whose Schwedenkai and Norwegenkai quays are a gateway to Scandinavia.

After breakfast, individual return journey or start of your extension.

Tour character

Easy

Easy - all routes are predominantly flat or run on slightly undulating terrain. Cycling is mostly on tarmac or paved farm tracks, occasionally on small side roads or cycle paths. The routes are also ideal for beginners and cycle groups.

Map showing cycling route from Bremen to Kiel via Elbe and Nord-Ostsee-Kanal, passing through cities like Cuxhaven, Glückstadt, and Rendsburg.

Prices & dates

Printed route book – sustainability with Rückenwind

Your travel package includes a digital route book as standard. If you would like a printed version, please let us know when you book. The surcharge is € 20 per route book and you will receive your copy on site. Join us in contributing to even greater sustainability! 

 

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Blue touring bicycle with black rear rack and red Rückenwind handlebar bag featuring Vaude branding, parked on grass with trees in background.
7-gear touring bike
Gear hub with coaster brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bicycle with a Shimano 7-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
Dark blue Rückenwind touring bike with 24 gears, equipped with red Vaude panniers and handlebar bag, parked on cobblestones.
24-gear touring bike
Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 24-speed Acera derailleur gears with freewheel.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
Dark gray hybrid bicycle with front suspension, rear rack, and disc brakes parked on paved surface beside lush garden plants.
30-gear bike premium
Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 30-gear Deore/XT derailleur with freewheel, RST 60 mm suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. Equipped with an aluminium hybrid type.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
60 cm
Blue Rückenwind electric bike with red Vaude panniers and handlebar bag, parked on concrete surface with green coniferous trees in background.
Unisex-Elbectric bike 8-gear
Hub gear with pedal brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

High-quality electric bike with a Shimano 8-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake, Bosch activeline plus motor 500 Wh battery. 

42 cm (26 "")
45 cm
50 cm
55 cm

Services & extras

Services

Included

  • 7 nights in hotels as described
  • breakfast
  • Personal tour information on site (German, English)
  • Carefully prepared itinerary
  • Digital travel document with Navigation app incl. GPS tracks
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
  • Bike hire insurance
  • 7-day service hotline

Excluded

  • Arrival and departure
  • parking fees
  • Local taxes where applicable
  • transfers
  • Optional sightseeing tours
  • city maps
  • travel insurance
  • Expenses for personal use
Extras

Arrival / parking

  • Good train connections to/from Bremen
  • Car parks near the hotel, no reservation possible

Return transfer

  • Return transfer by minibus, possible from 4 people, limited space available. Reservation required when booking, price € 120.00 per person, own bike € 45.00 extra.
Hotels

Accommodation is in well-kept 3- and 4-star hotels and guesthouses. All rooms are equipped with shower/WC or bath/WC.

Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!

Professional portrait of Olga Prieb, a woman with long brown hair wearing a dark jacket, smiling slightly at the camera.

"We look forward to making your holiday dreams come true"

Olga Prieb
Bike Tour Bremen-Kiel

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