2023
Cycling tour on Usedom and along the Stettin Lagoon

Cycling tour on Usedom and along the Stettin Lagoon

Round trip through Western Pomerania

  Greifswald – Heringsdorf – Greifswald

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Hanseatic cities of Greifswald, Wolgast and Anklam, imperial resorts on Usedom
  • Daily routes ●●○○○
  • Altitude profil ●●○○○

days
8

km / day avg.
50

Our cycling tour to Usedom takes you to the sunniest region in Germany. Look forward to fine sandy Baltic beaches, old Hanseatic towns, almost untouched landscapes and the maritime flair of small seaside resorts and picturesque fishing villages. The cycling tour to Usedom starts in Greifswald, the hometown of the Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich. We continue to Wolgast, the gateway to the island of Usedom. On Usedom you can enjoy kilometre-long beaches, coasts lined with coniferous forests and fashionable imperial spas. At the north-western tip of the island, you can delve into the secrets of a piece of German military history in Peenemünde. In the south of the island, our cycling tour takes you to Usedom on the Szczecin Lagoon. This natural paradise is the largest lagoon in Germany and impresses with its rare flora and fauna. Our cycling tour on Usedom and along the Szczecin Lagoon is the perfect mix of relaxed cycling stages, exciting sights, extended visits to the beach and lots of healthy sea air – ideal for an eventful and relaxing holiday with and on the bike!

Itinerary

  • Booking Code
    OS-GG7
  • Start / Destination
    Greifswald
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 290 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 35 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
Map of Cycling tour on Usedom and along the Stettin Lagoon

Day 1: Individual arrival in Greifswald

Your cycling tour to Usedom begins in Greifswald. The townscape of the Hanseatic and university town remained almost undestroyed during the Second World War and can still be experienced today in much the same way as Caspar David Friedrich, the town's most famous son, once captured it in his paintings. One of his most famous motifs is the Eldena monastery ruins in the eastern part of the city. The centre of Greifswald is the old town, which is well worth seeing and impresses with its spacious market square and houses of different architectural styles.

Market square Greifswald

The market square in Greifswald

Day 2: Greifswald – Wolgast, approx. 50 km

The first stage of your cycling tour on Usedom and along the Szczecin Lagoon first takes you to Lubmin. The sandy beach of the Baltic seaside resort, about five kilometres long, is perfect for taking a longer break. You will reach your destination for the day, Wolgast. The town is often referred to as the gateway to the island of Usedom. Situated on the Peene River, it has an old town that is well worth seeing and boasts many architectural monuments. Take a harbour tour and pass the city's Blue Wonder. The Peene Bridge – a bascule bridge – got its nickname because of its striking blue colour. The bridge connects Wolgast with Usedom via the castle island.

Peene bridge Wolgast

The Peene Bridge in Wolgast

Day 3: Wolgast – Heringsdorf / Mellenthin, approx. 40 / 50 km

We cross the Peene Bridge to the island of Usedom. Germany's second largest island is best known for its kilometres of fine sandy beaches and its imperial spas. One of them is Heringsdorf. The sophisticated seaside resort calls a 508 metre long pier its own – it is the longest on the European mainland. The beach villas in the style of seaside resort architecture are reminiscent of the imperial era, when many celebrities came to spend their summer holidays. A little off the coast lies the manor village of Mellenthin. The romantic moated castle from the 16th century is particularly worth seeing. You will spend the night in Heringsdorf or Mellenthin.

Pier Heringsdorf

The 508 metre long pier in Heringsdorf

Day 4: Heringsdorf / Mellenthin – Ueckermünde, approx. 50 / 60 km + ferry trip

Today your cycle tour takes you to Usedom on the Szczecin Lagoon. After leaving the Baltic Sea behind you, you will cycle inland through small villages and woodland to the small town of Usedom. It gave the island its name. Take a walk and discover the Anklamer Tor (Anklam Gate) with its museum of local history and pay a visit to the harbour on Lake Usedom. Take the ferry from Karnin to the mainland. Not far from the Szczecin Lagoon, you will cycle up almost no incline to Ueckermünde, which awaits you with an old town worth seeing and a fine sandy beach.

Ueckermünde harbour

At the harbour in Ueckermünde

Day 5: Ueckermünde – Stolpe / Anklam, approx. 50 / 35 km

The cycle path leads you through the Szczecin Lagoon Nature Park to Anklam on the river Peene. The most famous son of the old port and Hanseatic city is Otto Lilienthal. He was the first person to successfully make flights in a glider. In the Otto-Lilienthal-Museum, you can learn more about the life and path of the engineer and aviation pioneer. Cycle through the Peene Valley, which is bursting with unspoilt nature, to Stolpe. Visit the old monastery ruins, the ferry pub and the Wartislaw church. You will spend the night in Anklam or Stolpe.

short break near Stolpe

A short break near Stolpe

Day 6: Stolpe / Anklam – Lassan – Wolgast, approx. 55 / 40 km

Today's stage of your cycle tour to Usedom takes you from the river Peene through the Lassaner Winkel, a stretch of land characterised by meadows and waterholes. On the way, it is worth stopping off in Lassan. The town is one of the smallest in Germany. Visit the museum in the former water mill and enjoy the maritime flair of the Peene River at the harbour. You will be particularly struck by the house doors decorated with carvings, which date back to the heyday of the woodworking trade. Wolgast is your destination for the day.

Wolgast Harbour and Old Town

Wolgast Harbour and Old Town

Day 7: Wolgast – Peenemünde – Greifswald, approx. 50 km + boat trip

You follow the Peene River and reach the north-west of Usedom. In the former fishing village of Peenemünde, a centre for rocket development and research was established at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the area is home to the Historical-Technical Museum. It documents the historical past of the area with models, films and much more. In Peenemünde you take the ferry to the fishing village of Freest. Before continuing your journey to Greifswald, enjoy a fish sandwich at the harbour and visit the Freest local history museum, which will give you an insight into the production of fishing carpets.

Historical-Technical Museum Peenemünde

Historical-Technical Museum in Peenemünde

Day 8: Individual departure or extension of stay

Your cycling  tour on Usedom and along the Szczecin Lagoon already ends after breakfast. We would be happy to extend your stay in Greifswald, Wolgast, Heringsdorf, Mellenthin or one of the other overnight destinations with an extra night.

Sunset baltic sea

Sunset at the Baltic Sea

Dates / prices / services

Season times and prices 2023

Arrival daily from 30.04.2023 to 30.09.2023

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Season A
30.04. - 10.05.
24.09. - 07.10.
from899 €
Season B
11.05. - 16.05.
11.06. - 30.06.
10.09. - 23.09.
from999 €
Season C
17.05. - 26.05.
01.06. - 10.06.
20.08. - 09.09.
from1099 €
Season D
27.05. - 31.05.
01.07. - 19.08.
from1199 €

All prices per person in a double room.

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Services

  • 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 3*-level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
  • Boat trip Karnin – Kamp incl. bike
  • Boat trip Peenemünde – Freest incl. bike
  • Service-Hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
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Not included is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

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Child reduction on basic price

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From 0 to 5 years

-100%

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From 6 to 11 years

-50%

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From 12 to 17 years

-25%

Applies for accommodation in rooms with 2 full-paying guests.

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Additional Services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

299 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Heringsdorf / Mellenthin
 DBL

99 €

 SGL

149 €

Ueckermünde
 DBL

75 €

 SGL

109 €

Wolgast / Greifswald
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

99 €

All prices are per person

Rental Bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
239 €
Children's and Teenager's bike
Children's and Teenager's bike
49 €
Trailer
Trailer
49 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes (men’s bikes from 1.80 m)
  • 27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bikes from 1.80 m)
  • Electric bike / Pedelec with freewheel (minimum age 16 years)
  • Children's / teenager's bike (20 – 26 inch), children's trailer, children's trailer Weehoo, child seat
Fittings

Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit

Here you find further information and pictures of our rental bikes.

Radweg-Reisen 8-gear unisex bike
8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes
Radweg-Reisen 8-gear men's bike
8-gear men's bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes
Radweg-Reisen 27-gear unisex bike
27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 27-gear men's bike
27-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg Reisen E-Bike
Unisex E-Bike, 8-speed hub gears and free-wheel
Children's bike
Children's bike
Teen's bike
Teen's bike
Child trailer
Child trailer with seating for two children
Wehoo
Recumbent seater Weehoo trailer
Child seat
Child seat
Rental Bikes

8- or 27-gear Rental Bike

99 €

E-bike

239 €

Children's / Teenager's bike, Trailer

49 €

Baby bike seat

free

Brief Information

  • Booking Code
    OS-GG7
  • Start / Destination
    Greifswald
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 290 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 35 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Parking information Greifswald
    Parking lot Bahnhof, Bahnhofstraße 42, 150 parking spaces, unlimited time, Cost approx. 1 euro / day.
    Parking Hansering, Holzgasse, 200 parking spaces, unlimited time, cost, approx. 1 euro / day.
    Hotel parking spaces (available in individual hotels, chargeable).
    No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
  • Tour operated by
    Radweg-Reisen
  • Mobility note
    This holiday is suitable to only a limited extent for people with restricted mobility.
    Please contact us if you have individual requirements.
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days
8

km / day avg.
50