Freewheel - The Baltic Sea: Lübeck to Stralsund

The Baltic Sea: Lübeck to Stralsund

Germany

From £649 P/P

This Baltic Sea route has an incredibly varied landscape, from fine sandy beaches to untouched stretches of beach in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Enjoy one of the plenty of opportunities of dipping into the Baltic Sea! You can also discover cities with buildings with typical brick, fishing villages with “Bodden” lagoon scenery and go on boat trips. This is one of the favourites with our travellers!

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1 – arrival in Lübeck

After making your own way to Lübeck, get acquainted with this historic Hanseatic town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been since 1987. What makes this city so popular is the Holsten Gate, marzipan, and Thomas Mann. Kick things off with a yummy fish roll!

Day 2: Lübeck – Hohen Schönberg / Boltenhagen apprix 40 / 50km + ferry trip (not incl)

Take a look at Germany’s oldest lighthouse in Travemünde and then travel along the coast. You’ll pass through Brooker Wald nature reserve and then not long after you’ll arrive in Boltenhagen, which is the second oldest seaside resort in Mecklenburg. You can catch a view of the whole bay from the cliffs.

Day 3: Boltenhagen - Wismar approx. 45 / 30km

As you head off, you will keep by the coast and then arrive in the old Hanseatic town of Wismar. Don’t miss an excursion out to Poel Island where you can discover long sandy beaches and have a dip in the sea. There are still old city walls from the Thirty-Year War creating a fascinating landscape.

Day 4: Wismar – Bad Doberan approx. 60km (cat B)

Wismar – Kühlingsborn / Warnemünde approx 45 / 65km + ferry and train ride (cat A)

As you head to Kühlingsborn, the route will vary with landscapes of cliffs and beautiful beaches, which gives a beautiful view as well as plenty of swimming opportunities. In Bad Doberan you can take a wander and go through the English park, Kamp or you can take a ride on a steam train called “Molli” which will take you to the beach.

Day 5: Bad Doberan / Warnemünde – Wustrow / Ahrenshoop, approx. 30 – 60 km + ferry trip (not incl.)

Get spooky in the “haunted forst”, which is named for its mix of trees that are all formed with curious shapes due to moist and salty tea air that was blown in during storms. You’ll then head to Wustrow going via Warnemünde on Fischland-Darss peninsular, this used to be the border between Mecklenburg and Pommern.

Day 6: Wustrow – Barth, approx. 45 km (cat B) Ahrenshoop – Zingst / Barth, approx. 25 / 40 km (cat A)

Today is another day of exploring beautiful nature. Explore the “Darßer Wald” (Darss woods) and the charm of the wild west beach, which is thought to be one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. From Prerow you can only reach this beach on foot, by bike or by horse and carriage. You will then head back to the mainland via Zingst where your destination for the day will be Barth, once part of Sweden.

Day 7: Barth / Zingst – Stralsund, approx. 45 / 60 km

On the last, but certainly not least day of your tour be greeted by the three towers of the Hanseatic town of Starlsund. This was once an important trading town and there is still evidence of this to be seen today. Round off your trip with a great last night in the old town, which has UNESCO World Heritage site status because of how immaculately preserved it is.

Day 8: Individual departure or extension of stay

Have one last breakfast and then either set off home or extend your trip.
Route Overview

Route Overview

Start point: Lübeck

End point: Stralsund

Distance: Approx. 315km

We recommend attendees to be young and those in good physical condition due to the more difficult parts of the route.
Travel Info

Travel Information

We recommend flying to Hamburg airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

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 Voyages SNCF 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?

¬ 7 nights with breakfast in the local 2* / 3* category, cat B (OS-LS7b)
¬ 7 nights with breakfast in the local 3* / 4* category, cat A (OS-LS7a)
¬ Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Stralsund
¬ Ferry trip Wismar - Island Poel incl. bike (cat A)
¬ Train ride with „Molli“ Kühlungsborn - Heiligendamm incl. bike (cat A)
¬ Entrance Ozeaneum Stralsund
¬ Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
¬ 7 day Service Hotline

Not included:
¬ City or visitor’s tax (if payable)
¬ Ferry trips Travemünde – Priwall and Warnemünde – Hohe Düne,
each approx. EUR 2.50 / person incl. bike
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.
Accommodation

Accommodation

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.

Pricing & Availability

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	01.05 – 06.05 \| 25.09 – 03.10	£649	Daily
Season 2	07.05 – 14.05 \| 11.09 – 24.09	£749	Daily
Season 3	15.05 – 21.05 \| 29.05 – 31.05 \|19.06 – 30.06 \| 21.08 – 17.09	£849	Daily
Season 4	22.05 – 28.05 \| 01.06 – 18.06 \| 01.07 – 20.08	£899	Daily
Single Room Supplement	All	£219

Bike Hire per person:

Bike Type	Price
Rental Bike	£85
Electric Bike Upgrade	£190

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
Lubeck	£60	£90
Stralsund	£70	£105

Reference: RAG22

Date From	Date To	Price
01 May 2022	03 October 2022	£0

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