Cycling from metropol Berlin to Baltic Sea islands Rügen and Usedom
The lightest cycling holiday, covering largely flat terrain, suitable for everyone and people of all ages; with distances to 45 kilometers. You spend about 4 hours on your bicycle.
This route connects quiet floodplains, historic towns and wide coasts. Discover the unspoiled nature of the Lower Oder Valley, the maritime flair of Szczecin and the sandy beaches of Usedom and Rügen. On your bike you’ll pass through forests, bays and villages and in the evening enjoy the calm atmosphere on board.
From the metropolis of Berlin with its vast forests in the north, you will first sail to Schwedt on the Oder-Havel Canal, passing through Oranienburg and Eberswalde. The peaceful, unique beauty of the Oder landscape will accompany you to the Polish city of Szczecin with its magnificent castle. The river will then take you along the unique Bodden coast through Usedom to Germany’s largest island, to Rügen, with its famous chalk cliffs. The old Hanseatic city of Stralsund is today’s destination. What could be more wonderful than sitting on the sun deck and enjoying the splendid views of the landscape slowly going by and finding out all sorts of interesting things about the country, people, culture and nature on lovely bike tours? Discover the varied flora and fauna of these unique fluvial landscapes, baroque castles, brick gothic and northern German seaside resort architecture.
This journey shows Northern Germany at its most authentic – where nature, culture and the sea merge into one impressive journey.
Individual arrival in Berlin. Embarkation at 4:00 PM. Berlin is always worth a trip. Take a stroll on the Kurfürstendamm before embarking. The possibilities of Berlin are almost endless, and it is worth while to book an extra night in advance to discover this impressive metropolis.
You are exploring the expansive forests of the Ruppiner Lake District on your first cycling tour by following mysteriously interconnected waterways. The well-developed cycle path leads you northwards and away from the metropolis to Oranienburg. The palace in the heart of the city is one of the most significant Baroque buildings in the country, and the adjacent palace park invites you to linger. Here, you board again and continue to Eberswalde. The Eberswalde city lock in the heart of the city is the oldest operational lock in Germany
First, you ride along the towpath cycle path by the Finow Canal through beautiful landscapes, passing forests, clearings, and small hills towards Niederfinow with its impressive ship lift – visiting is possible at any time. Then, you return on board to sail to Schwedt. For those who wish, you can continue cycling through the crane resting area of the Auennationalpark from Hohensaaten to Schwedt.
Today you will bike through a part of a unique, cross-border protected area “Lower Oder Valley International Park” via the Oder-Neisse Cycle Path. The former estate of Criewen houses the National Park Center of Germany's only floodplain National Park. Upon reaching Mescherin, you return on board and enjoy the cruise to Szczecin (Stettin). Known as the green metropolis at the mouth of the Oder River, Szczecin is one of the largest ports on the Baltic Sea. Noteworthy is the castle of the Dukes of Pomerania located in the old town
You will spend all day on board. After one last narrow passage, the boat will arrive in the expansive waters of the Bay of Szczecin (Oder Lagoon). After the crossing, you will arrive in Zinnowitz. .There will be an opportunity for an evening stroll between „Achterwasser“ and the Baltic Sea in one of the most beautiful seaside resorts.
Today, you have two bike tours to choose from: Either ride through Mölschow and Zecherin, passing by the Usedom Distillery (highly recommended!) to Peenemünde, with time for a visit to the Historical-Technical Museum. Or you can opt for the bike tour with a short detour to the Baltic Sea. The beach route takes you to the seaside resorts of Trassenheide and Karlshagen, inviting you to sunbathe on the fine sandy beach. Around 6.00 PM, you will leave Peenemünde by boat to Lauterbach in the southeast of the island of Rügen (arrival around 9.00 PM)
Today you have the opportunity to explore the island of Rügen in various ways. Cycling enthusiasts can discover the island’s beauty by bike all the way to the famous seaside resort of Binz and back (approx. 35 km). Alternatively, you can take a circular bike tour to the seaside resorts of Sellin and Baabe (approx. 40 km). In the afternoon, your ship sets sail for Stralsund. Now, relax on board and reflect on the experiences of the past few days. Those who prefer a longer bike ride can choose the route directly to Stralsund (approx. 50 km): You’ll first ride to the nearby town of Putbus (approx. 2 km) with its famous “Circus,” a circular square surrounded by neoclassical buildings. The route continues via Garz, Groß Schoritz, Poseritz, and Gustow across the Rügendamm to Stralsund. On a stroll through the historic old town of the Hanseatic city, which is situated on a small island, you’ll encounter extraordinary sights at every turn. Your ship will also arrive in Stralsund in the evening. To cap off your journey, a farewell dinner awaits you today.
After breakfast, disembarkation until 9:00 AM and an individual journey home.
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You will cycle on car-free paths, rural country roads with little traffic. The routes are mostly flat with some hilly parts. There will be a few steep inclines and downgrades. On some places there are cobblestones and sandy ground on the bike trails.
Embarkation: on Saturday from 4 PM
Mooring place MS Princess: to be anounced
The nearest international airport to the embarkation point in Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).
Passenger car parking options in Berlin (subject to change):
For example: Parking Garage “Hallen am Borsigturm” (1.600 parking spaces), always open, ca. € 10.00/day, about 800 m from mooring point. No reservation possible.
Disembarkation will take place after breakfast (9.00 AM) on Saturday.
Return by train from Stralsund to Berlin approx. € 46.- per person.
On this tour the following barges are scheduled
Bicycle equipment:
Travel safe and secure: We recommend to wear a bike helmet.
Onboard Selling (limitid quantity):
Bicycle helmet UVEX I-VO: € 45.-
Phone holder: €10,- per item
On this tour you can rent the following bikes:
8-gear e-bike with Bosch motor
7-gear Unisex trekking bikes
Embarkation: Saturday at 4:00 PM
Disembarkation: Saturday at approx. 09:00 AM
Minimum number of participants: 70 guests (must have been reached within 21 days prior to departure)
To bring your own bike On request only – due to lack of space on sun deck. E-bikes exclusively with removable battery pack. We exclude any liability for loss, theft and damage - this also applies to damage caused by transportation from shore to ship or vice versa.
Travel safe and secure: We recommend to wear a bike helmet. Onboard Selling: UVEX I-VO € 45.- per helmet, limited number.
Excursions: We offer a small excursion program, that can be booked directly on board at the cruise director only. You will get a brief description together with your travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be carried out in 2 languages (German/ English)
Luggage: We recommend: rainwear, bicycle helmet, sunhat and sneakers.
Digital Travel documents and roadmaps: In the interest of sustainability and climate protection, opt for our digital route book instead of printed travel documents. The GUIBO app is your constant companion during your journey. A glance at your smartphone is all you need to travel safely and worry-free, with all important information at your fingertips. Travel information, ship details, contact information, and your bike tours are available digitally in the route book, accessible offline and at any time. The app is available for free and works on all standard smartphones. You will automatically receive the access details to download your booked trip via email before your trip begins.
Guibo App: To navigate safely throughout the day using the Guibo app, you will need a phone holder and a power bank to recharge your phone. If you do not bring these with you, both items are available for purchase on board in limited quantities.
Schedule and program changes Basically, we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program. If there is low or high water and a route cannot be shipped, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal). Same applies to previously unknown administrative orders of lock or bridge repairs. Notes: Please be aware that a cruise ship on the Danube is not only your hotel but also a machine, working with engine power also during the night. Especially crossing locks and bridges - and the preparation work - may cause noise. If you are sensitive please bring your own ear plugs
Travel documents EU-citizens (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months of the return of your cruise. We kindly ask non-EU citizens, EU-nationals with multiple citizenship or anybody who has to respect special legal entry requirements for the country to visit, to inform about visa and entry documents at the competent embassy.
This trip is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
We recommend that you take out a travel health insurance with repatriation coverage as well as baggage, accident and travel cancellation insurances.
