Germany The Baltic Sea: Lübeck Stralsund Tour 2018 Individual Self-Guided Cycling Tour 8 days / 7 nights This varied tour along the Baltic Sea coast takes you through the unspoiled coastal countryside of Mecklenburg- Vorpommern, passing fine sandy beaches which are just waiting for you to stop at for a dip! Formerly rich and important hanseatic cities with their typical red brick architecture, fishing villages, Boddenlandschaft - or marshland - and numerous sights line your way. The route is not always along the coast but takes frequent swings into the varied countryside further inland.
Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Individual arrival at Lübeck This cycle tour along the Baltic Coast starts in an old and gracious Hanseatic town that was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. People will know you are talking about Lübeck if you mention the Holsten Gate, marzipan and Thomas Mann. Bite into a yummy fish roll to start your holiday mood! Day 2: Lubeck Hohen Schönberg/Boltenhagen 40-50 km + ferry trip (not included) In Travemünde you can take a break to see Germany's oldest lighthouse, before continuing along the coast. Cycling through the Brooker Wald nature reserve, you soon reach Boltenhagen, the second oldest seaside resort in Mecklenburg. You can look over the entire bay from the cliffs. Day 3: Hohen Schönberg /Boltenhagen Wismar 30-45 km You continue, mostly along the coast, to the old Hanseatic town of Wismar. From here we recommend a short trip to Poel Island to explore its long sandy beaches and go for a swim. Historic city walls from the Thirty Year's War add charm to the island. Day 4: Wismar - Kühlungsborn/Bad Doberan 45-60 km On the way to Kühlungsborn, cliffs and beautiful beaches alternate along your path, offering great views or great swimming. Stroll through Bad Doberan through the English park, Kamp, or be taken by train, a steamtrain called "Molli", to the beach. Day 5: Kühlungsborn/Bad Doberan - Graal- Müritz/Wustrow/Ahrenshoop 45-65 km + boat trip Just before Nienhagen is the "haunted forest" - a mixed forest of trees that have taken weird and wonderful shapes because of the age-old influence of the salty, moist sea air and the stormy winds. Via Warnemünde you cycle to Wustrow, on the Fischland-Darss peninsular, the former border between Mecklenburg and Pommern.
Day 6: Graal-Müritz/Wustrow/Ahrenshoop Zingst/Barth 30-60 km Discover the Darßer Wald (Darss woods) and the romantic of the Wild West beach, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. From Prerow it can only be reached by foot, by bike or by horse-drawn carriage. Via Zingst, you cycle back to the mainland, to the former Swedish town of Barth. Day 7: Zingst/Barth Stralsund 45-60 km Look forward to the last section of your tour: the three towers of the Hanseatic town of Stralsund beckon from afar. Its former importance as a trading town can still be seen today. Let your evening come to a pleasant end in the old town, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site because it has been so beautifully preserved. Day 8: Return Journey or extension of stay After breakfast your tour along the Baltic Coast path comes to an end. We would be happy to extend your holiday in Stralsund if you like.
Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile: Easy. Mainly on level ground, sometimes slightly hilly, mostly on quiet country roads, cycle paths, field and forest trails, occasionally on sandy tracks, paths with concrete slabs and on cobblestone. The route is not always along the coast but takes frequent swings into the varied countryside further inland. Distance: 265-285 km Travel Season: Daily arrival April 21 October 7, 2018 Season A: April 21 May 4 and September 16 October 7 Season B: June 3 June 29 and August 25 September 15 Season C: May 5 June 2 and June 30 August 24
Price per Person: Category A Category B Double Occupancy with breakfast 699.00 549.00 Season B Surcharge 140.00 120.00 Season C Surcharge 190.00 150.00 Single Room Surcharge 220.00 170.00 Bike Rental (7 -/24 speed) 75.00 75.00 Electro Bike 175.00 175.00 Extra night Lubeck Double Occupancy (B&B) 70.00 45.00 Extra night Lubeck Single Occupancy (B&B) 95.00 60.00 Extra night Stralsund Double Occupancy (B&B) 70.00 60.00 Extra night Stralsund Single Occupancy (B&B) 95.00 85.00 Extra night all other places Double Occupancy (B&B) On request Extra night all other places Single Occupancy (B&B) On request *half board not offered on this tour Accommodation: Category A: Overnight stays in very good quality guesthouses of the national 3*/4* category, all rooms with shower/bath and WC.WC. Category B: Overnight stays in family run guesthouses and hotels of the national 2*/3* category, all rooms with shower/bath and WC. Included: 7 overnight stays with breakfast Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Stralsund, no limit to the number of pieces, maximum 20 kg/ piece Entrance to the Ocean Museum Stralsund Cycle route description with maps (1x per room) 7 day service hotline Not Included: Ferry Warnemünde - Hohe Düne, approx. EUR 2,20 per person incl. bike City or visitor s tax, if payable, is not included in the travel price.
Bikes Unisex Bike 7 speed hub gear with back pedal braking function for 24 speed derailleur with rim brake Unisex bicycle with a step through frame For those over 1.75 meters tall, men s bicycles also available Fitted with the most puncture proof tires on the market Schwalbe Marathon Plus Pannier with handlebar bag, speedometer, lock, pump, extra inner tire tube and puncture repair kit included Men s Bike 7 speed hub gear with back pedal braking function for 24 speed derailleur with rim brake Unisex bicycle with a step through frame For those over 1.75 meters tall, men s bicycles also available Fitted with the most puncture proof tires on the market Schwalbe Marathon Plus Pannier with handlebar bag, speedometer, lock, pump, extra inner tire tube and puncture repair kit included E- Bike For those who would like help form a motor at times along the trip we recommend our Flyer E-Bikes from the Swiss company Biketec. These bicycles have received very positive reviews from our customers over the past few years. The step through frame and upright seating position combine to ensure that riding these bikes is very enjoyable. The Marathon Plus tires made by Schwalbe ensure a safe ride even during downhill trips or at high speeds. Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. www.okcycletours.com THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022848