2023
Family Cycling Tour at the Baltic Coast

Family Cycling Tour at the Baltic Coast

Steam train, sand castles & swimming in the Baltic

Lübeck – Wismar – Warnemünde / Rostock

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Excursion to Poel Island, Dutch Mill in Stove, Forest of ghosts near Nienhagen
  • Daily routes ●○○○○
  • Altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Many benefits included!

days
9

km / day avg.
35

Contented children play in the sand while their relaxed parents enjoy gazing out at the sea.Our family cycling tour at the Baltic Coast guarantees you an easy-going holiday for both young and old: the daily sections by bike are not too long, the sandy beaches are perfect for kids, Molli the Steam Train can be heard from afar when she lets off steam and with the two boat trips, you also get to have an adventure at sea. The towns of Lübeck, Rostock and Wismar provide for plenty of variety.
And when you get home you'll even be able to tell everyone that you were in a real forest of ghosts!

Itinerary

  • Booking Code
    OS-LR8
  • Start / Destination
    Lübeck / Warnemünde / Rostock
  • Duration
    9 days / 8 nights
  • Length
    approx. 150 / 175 km
    Daily routes ●○○○○
    between 20 and 45 km, Ø 35 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
Family Cycling Holiday On The Baltic Coast

Day 1: Individual arrival in Lübeck

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.

The Holsten Gate Museum in Lübeck

The Holsten Gate Museum in Lübeck

Day 2: Lübeck – Hohen Schönberg, approx. 20 km + boat trips (category B) Lübeck – Boltenhagen, approx. 30 km + boat trips (category A)

Your day begins with a 1 ½ hour boat trip on the Trave, taking you from Lübeck to Travemünde, where the proud four-masted barque ‘Passat’ ankers. Afterwards a ferry takes you to Priwall (not included). On the Baltic Sea coast cycle path, you’ll ride through Brooker Forest and alongside steep cliffs until you reach Hohen Schönberg or Boltenhagen. The beach resort of Boltenhagen has loads to offer for kids: A ship-in-a-bottle museum, climbing park and ‒ obviously ‒ the glorious beach.

The steep coast Boltenhagen

The steep coast Boltenhagen

Day 3: Bathing day in Hohen Schönberg / Boltenhagen

What would a Baltic Sea holiday be without dipping into the waves? It is not without reason that the Baltic spa town of Boltenhagen is known for its beach. Only 10 km away from Hohen Schönberg, almost 5 km of sand and a 290 m long pier wait to be explored! If rest and relaxation is not enough, we recommend visiting Castle Bothmer in Klütz. The baroque castle with the wonderful Feston avenue leading up to it is quite spectacular and a great photo opportunity.

The Bothmer Castle

The Bothmer Castle

Day 4: Boltenhagen – Wismar, approx. 45 / 30 km

The former fishing village of Hoben ‒ completely under monument protection ‒ is a veritable jewel among all the villages you are cycling through today. Thatched-roof hall houses crouch between the sea and rapeseed fields. You pedal along Wismar bay and through a small coastal forest until you’ve soon reached Wismar’s historic centre. Kids will particularly enjoy a visit to the old harbour.

The Old Port Wismar

The Old Port Wismar

Day 5: Trip to Poel, approx. 25 km + boat trips

A boat takes you right from Wismar to Poel island. Once there, follow the circular tour around the entire island. From Kirchdorf explore the island and visit the lighthouse at Timmendorf Beach. At Schwarzer Busch, there is a memorial to the sinking of the Cap Arcona. You can return either by boat or leave Poel by dam on your bike and cycle the 10 km to Wismar.

View of the island of Poel

View of the island of Poel

Day 6: Wismar – Bad Doberan / Kühlungsborn, approx. 45 km + train

Just a few kilometres from Wismar is the Dutch mill in Stove. Next to the small museum you get wonderful views of Salhzaff. Just before reaching Kühlungsborn, you can admire one of the smallest but highest lighthouses in Bastorf. It naturally gives you great views out to sea. If your hotel is in Bad Doberan, the old narrow-gauge steam train, Molli, takes you via Heiligendamm into the town with the famous Münster church.

The historic narrow-gauge railroad Molli

The historic narrow-gauge railroad Molli

Day 7: Bad Doberan – Rostock, approx. 40 km (category B) Bad Doberan – Warnemünde / Rostock, approx. 20 - 40 km (category A)

If you stayed the night in Kühlungsborn, your day starts with a trip to Heiligendamm on Molli the steam train. You now cycle off to Warnemünde or Rostock. On your way is the Forest of Ghosts near Nienhagen. Its spooky atmosphere comes from the trees which have been blown into weird and wonderful shapes by the coastal winds. That is also why the trees are nicknamed wind dodgers.

The Wismar market place

The Wismar market place

Day 8: Free day in Warnemünde / Rostock

Fancy a day spent relaxing on a wide white-sandy beach? Or a visit to the seals in the research centre in Hohe Düne? Or a trip to Rostock Zoo maybe? Or go and watch the humongous cruisers sailing into Rostock harbour? An ice-cream and a wander around the historic quarter of this hanseatic town? There's a lot to do on your free day!

The promenade of Warnemünde

The promenade of Warnemünde

Day 9: Individual departure or extended stay

After breakfast your family cycling tour at the Baltic Coast comes to an end. We would be happy to extend your holiday in Warnemünde or Rostock if you like.

Farewell to the Baltic Sea

Farewell to the Baltic Sea

Dates / prices / services

Season times and prices 2023

Arrival daily from 30.04.2023 to 07.10.2023

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

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Category B

Season A
30.04. - 10.05.
24.09. - 07.10.
from799 €
Season B
11.05. - 16.05.
11.06. - 30.06.
10.09. - 23.09.
from899 €
Season C
17.05. - 26.05.
01.06. - 10.06.
20.08. - 09.09.
from999 €
Season D
27.05. - 31.05.
01.07. - 19.08.
from1099 €

Category A

Season A
30.04. - 10.05.
24.09. - 07.10.
from1099 €
Season B
11.05. - 16.05.
11.06. - 30.06.
10.09. - 23.09.
from1199 €
Season C
17.05. - 26.05.
01.06. - 10.06.
20.08. - 09.09.
from1299 €
Season D
27.05. - 31.05.
01.07. - 19.08.
from1399 €

All prices per person in a double room.

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Services

  • 8 nights incl. breakfast, national 2* / 3*-level, category B (OS-LR8b)
  • 8 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* / 4*-level, category A (OS-LR8a)
  • Train ride with the Molli railway Kühlungsborn – Heiligendamm – Bad Doberan incl. bike
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Rostock, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Boat trip Lübeck – Travemünde incl. bike
  • Boat trip Wismar – Poel Island – Wismar incl. bike
  • Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service Hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
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Not included:

  • City or visitor´s tax (if payable)
  • Ferry Travemünde – Priwall, approx. 2,50 € per person incl. bike
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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

Category B
Category A

Additional fee single room

279 €

379 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Category B
Category A
Boltenhagen
 DBL

79 €

 SGL

129 €

Hohen Schönberg
 DBL

59 €

 SGL

99 €

Lübeck
 DBL

99 €

 DBL

59 €

Lübeck
 SGL

149 €

 SGL

99 €

Rostock / Bad Doberan / Kühlungsborn
 DBL

69 €

 SGL

109 €

Warnemünde
 DBL

129 €

 SGL

169 €

Wismar
 DBL

89 €

 DBL

59 €

Wismar
 SGL

99 €

 SGL

129 €

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 Bike

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-LR8
  • Start / Destination
    Lübeck / Warnemünde / Rostock
  • Duration
    9 days / 8 nights
  • Length
    approx. 150 / 175 km
    Daily routes ●○○○○
    between 20 and 45 km, Ø 35 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Parking information
    Holstentor car park (390 parking spaces), opening hours: 24 / 7, cost: 10 € / day.
    No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
  • Returning to Lübeck
    By train on your own initiative. Trains run two-hourly, change train 1 - 2 times. Duration: approx. 3 hours
  • 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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Family Cycling Tour at the Baltic Coast

days
9

km / day avg.
35