Experience three cycle routes in one holiday. From Lübeck along the Alster to Hamburg, then down the Elbe and along the North Sea coast to Brunsbüttel, follow the North Sea Coast Cycle Route. Continue on the Kiel Canal route to Kiel. Race against large ships that float alongside you in the rhythm of the ship's diesel engine, as tall as a multi-storey house. From Kiel, follow the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route along the Holstein beaches back to the Hanseatic city of Lübeck.
Welcome to the city of marzipan. Lübeck, as the mother of the Wendish Hanseatic cities, has a lot to offer worth seeing about its history. Immerse yourself in the time of the Hanseatic League, the Baltic Sea trade in the Middle Ages.
Overnight place: Lübeck
Through Travetal on tranquil paths to Bad Oldesloe. Continue on an old railway embankment to Sülfeld and through the Alster Valley to the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. If it's a bit too long for you, take the regional train to Bad Oldesloe and "save" around 28 km. In Hamburg you could also use the S-Bahn or U-Bahn (on your own) at any time for the final kilometers. But then you miss the beautiful entrance into the city along the Outer Alster.
Overnight place: Hamburg
Along the banks of the Elbe from Hamburg through Blankenese to Wedel. Through the Elbe marshland protected by dikes via Uetersen to Elmshorn and Glückstadt.
Overnight place: Elmshorn or Glückstadt
The tour along the Elbe leads through the charming little town of Glückstadt to Brunsbüttel. The Kiel Canal begins in Brunsbüttel. In the large lock system you can see some ocean liners.
Overnight place: Brunsbüttel (*Overnight stay ONLY possible in hotel category 1)
Today you leave the North Sea on your bike tour. Watch the ebb and flow for the last time. Cycle along the world's busiest man-made waterway on consistently flat terrain. The Kiel Canal Cycle Path now always follows the canal via Hochdonn to Rendsburg. The more than 800-year-old city is lovable and worth experiencing.
Overnight place: Rendsburg
This stage takes you to the north side of the canal. In Sehestedt you change sides, either through the pedestrian tunnel. Race against the passing ships one last time. Continue past Kiel to Friedrichsort and take the ferry to Laboe (at your own expense).
Overnight place: Schönberg or the surrounding area
Cycle along the coast to Hohwache Bay. Continue via Lütjenburg through the foothills of the Holstein Switzerland region back to the coast at Neustadt/Holstein.
Overnight place: Neustadt/surrounding area
You reach Travemünde mostly along the beaches and beach promenades of Haffkrug, Scharbeutz and Timmendorf. Bathing facilities are plentiful. Cafes, restaurants, boutiques and shops line the beaches in a colorful succession. You can shorten the last stage by taking the S-Bahn (on your own) from Travemünde to Lübeck. The return of the rental bikes (if booked) and the departure from Lübeck is your own responsibility. Alternatively, we would be happy to book you an additional night in Lübeck.
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| Double room including breakfast |
Cat I
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Cat II
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| 25.04.2026 - 08.05.2026 | 869,00 € | 1.089,00 € |
| 09.05.2026 - 19.06.2026 | 969,00 € | 1.189,00 € |
| 20.06.2026 - 06.09.2026 | 1.049,00 € | 1.249,00 € |
| 07.09.2026 - 26.09.2026 | 969,00 € | 1.189,00 € |
| Single room including breakfast |
Cat I
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Cat II
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| 25.04.2026 - 08.05.2026 | 1.119,00 € | 1.439,00 € |
| 09.05.2026 - 19.06.2026 | 1.219,00 € | 1.539,00 € |
| 20.06.2026 - 06.09.2026 | 1.299,00 € | 1.599,00 € |
| 07.09.2026 - 26.09.2026 | 1.219,00 € | 1.539,00 € |
| 7-speed "basic" freewheel with pannier | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 70,00 € |
| 7/8 speed coaster brake with pannier bag | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 100,00 € |
| 24-speed freewheel with pannier | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 100,00 € |
| women's electric bike with pannier | |
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| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 240,00 € |
If 5 people or more travel together, a group discount will be granted during the following periods.
Further information and the discount scale can be found under
Offers > Group discounts
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| Room price per person |
Cat I
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Cat II
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| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 79,00 € | 99,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 125,00 € | 180,00 € |
| Room price per person |
Cat I
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Cat II
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| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 79,00 € | 99,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 125,00 € | 180,00 € |
Every Saturday from April 25 to September 26, 2026 // Blackout period: June 20 - June 28, 2026 (Kiel Week)
| Basic price in € per person * 2026 |
Cat I
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Cat II
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| Double room including breakfast | From €869 | From €1089 |
| Single room including breakfast | From €1119 | From €1439 |
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Parking:
General tip for traveling by car
You can easily find a large overview of parking spaces on the external website www.parkopedia.de . view
Category I = comfort
These are middle-class hotels or guesthouses with mostly 3*** stars, rarely 2** stars (according to DEHOGA) or comparable, which offer comfortable rooms, a decent breakfast buffet and a cozy atmosphere. They are mostly in a central location.
Category II = Premium
Here we book comfort or first-class hotels for you. Some of these are very good 3-star and 4-star hotels (according to DEHOGA) or comparable, which offer special comfort or are highly recommended due to their special location and ambience. They are mostly in a central location.
Overnight stay in Brunsbüttel ONLY possible in hotel category I!
General information
Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.
