Freewheel - Berlin to Rostock

Berlin to Rostock

Germany

From £595 P/P

Cycle along the Oder-Havel Canal on this self-guided holiday from Berlin to Rostock. Visit Lake Stechlin, explore Heide National Park and cycle along the Butzow-Gustrow Canal to the coast in Rostock. Enjoy the beautiful landscape along the Baltic Sea Coast as you ride north along the Havel River to the Mecklenburg Lake District. Cycle at a leisurely pace along Lake Stechlin, through Neustrelitz, Müritz National Park, Waren, Krakow and Güstrow until you reach the beach at Warnemünde or Rostock.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Berlin / Oranienburg

Travellers are responsible for their own transportation to Oranienburg. Take the S-Bahn connection from Berlin City Centre. Your overnight stay will be at the destination hotel.

Day 2: Oranienburg – Zehdenick/Fuerstenberg, app. 35-75 km

Today you will cycle along the Oder-Havel-Canal to Liebenwalde. Continue along the Havel to Zehdenick. Overnight stay in Zehdenick/Fuerstenberg or nearby.

Day 3: Zehdenick/Fuerstenberg – Neustrelitz, app. 45-78 km

Along the way, you will come across the legendary Lake Stechlin, which has been immortalized through literature by T. Fontane. Overnight in Neustrelitz.

Day 4: Neustrelitz – Waren. 65km

A highlight of this tour is the Müritz National Park. Along the way is the small village of Ankershagen, where Schliemann, who discovered Troy, grew up. Overnight in the Waren area.

Day 5: Waren – Krakow. 46-69km

In the national park of Nossentiner Heide you will cycle through the vast wooded area to Krakow. Güstrow, known for the late artist, Ernst Barlach, isn't far away. Your time is well spent by doing a sightseeing tour through the old town as well as by visiting the studio of Ernst Barlach. Overnight stay in Krakow region or Guestrow.

Day 6: Krakow region/Guestrow – Rostock, app. 54-78 km

On the way to Rostock you will cycle along the Buetzow-Guestrow-Canal. Tour can be shortened from Güstrow up to Rostock by train at your own. Overnight stay in Rostock.

Day 7: Departure from Rostock

Or extend your holiday!
Route Overview

Route Overview

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.

Total distance cycled: 365 km

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Berlin
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Berlin region airports to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Arrival by car: Take the A10 / Berliner Ring - Birkenwerder exit - continue on the B96 north about 4 km to Oranienburg, after the town sign at the first traffic light, turn right in the direction of Bernau to „Saarlandstraße“, which goes into „André-Pican-Straße“ and leads to Stadthotel Oranienburg. Parking: A sufficient amount of free parking is available at the hotel (no guarantees, no reservation).

Arrival by plane: (airport): • Berlin-Tegel (about 20 km away) • Berlin-Schönefeld (about 80 km away) Arrival by train: You can get to the Oranienburg station with the S1 as well as regional trains RE5 and RE12. From the station square, follow Stralsunder Straße for about 500 m, then go left on „Dr.-Heinrich-Byk-Straße“, after about 300 m, turn left on „André-Pican-Straße“ and after 250 m, you will find the Stadthotel Oranienburg on the left-hand side.

Arrival by car: Take the A10 (northern Berliner Ring) or the B96 north. At the Birkenwerder junction, the two roads intersect. Continue on the B96 in the direction of Oranienburg. At the end of the town, follow the federal road for about 3 km and turn right on „Erich-Mühsam-Strasse“ (vis-a-vis the police station). At the end of the road, turn on „Albert-Buchmann-Straße“ and you will reach the Hotel An Der Havel in about 250 meters. Parking: Hotel parking for €1.00 per day (subject to changes, no reservation, payable on-site). Arrival by plane (airport): • Berlin-Tegel (about 20 km away) • Berlin-Schönefeld (about 80 km away)

Arrival by train: You can get to the Oranienburg station with the S1 as well as regional trains RE5 and RE12. From the square in front of the station, follow „Willi-Brandt-Straße“ and then cross „Luise-Henrietten-Steg“. You will reach the Hotel An der Havel after walking for about 8-10 minutes.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Berlin to Rostock cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- Accommodations for 6 nights (according to booking category)
- Breakfast included
- Admission to the Müritzeum in Waren
- Luggage transfer service to each hotel
- On-site tour presentation
- 7-Day Service Hotline
- 1 x Tour information packet per booked room, incl. maps and route descriptions
  
  Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the Rental Bikes

This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes. Quality Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres are among the components that will ensure you have an enjoyable cycle tour.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation while. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.

Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)

Rental Bike PLUS

E - Bike (Colour may vary)

Accessories

If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided. Please ensure you bring any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.

All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.

You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.

Gearing information available on request.

Frame Sizing

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided, and you will need to bring your own to use.

We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!

Bike Hire Insurance

This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel, and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.

Electric Bike Hire

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging, and assistance up to 25 km/h. They have a range of around 120 km for each full charge.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
Hotels

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.

2022 Cycling Holiday Dates & Prices:

Season	Date	Prices per person	Arrival Day
Season 1	23.05 – 22.08	£595	Monday
Single Room Supplement:	All	£235

Bike Hire per person:

Bike Type	Price
Rental Bike:	£100
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£175

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement Price SGL/BB
Berlin & Rostock Area	On Request

Reference: MECK22

Date From	Date To	Price
23 May 2022	22 August 2022	£0

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