Explore the Elbe metropolis on your own. Experience the diversity of this port city.
Accommodation location: Hamburg
The North Sea Coast Cycle Route in Schleswig-Holstein takes you from the cosmopolitan city of Hamburg along Germany's largest national park, the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea, to Husum. In Husum you leave the North Sea coast and cross the country towards the Schlei to Schleswig. Then follow the Schlei to Kappeln to the Baltic Sea and follow the Baltic Sea coast to the Flensburg Fjord up to Flensburg. In terms of landscape, the route can be divided into three areas. Cross the rural region of Dithmarschen north of Hamburg to Büsum. Experience the North Sea coast between Büsum and Husum. Then the inland around Schleswig and the Schlei region and with the last stage of your tour the Baltic Sea coast in northern Germany with the destination Flensburg.
Overview of your benefits
- Good value for money
- Tour incl. hotels and luggage transport
- Extensive route booklet & GPS data
- Top brand rental bikes bookable
- Over 30 years of experience
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 stay: 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 location: Brunsbüttel
The Wadden Sea soon opens up behind the dikes. Through the expanses of the Dithmarscher Land, it goes to Friedrichskoog with its unique seal station. Enjoy a delicious shrimp roll in the harbor before continuing to Büsum.
Accommodation location: Büsum or surrounding area
Before you leave, you should visit the storm surge adventure world "Blanker Hans" (on your own). Further along the way is the Eidersperre and Tönning with its Multimar-Wattforum (own management). Either via St. Peter Ording or directly to Husum.
Overnight stay: Husum
Via the Eider-Treene-Sorge path you reach the largest archaeological monument in Northern Europe, the Danewerk, near Hollingstedt and cycle to the Danevirke of the same name. Schleswig, the city of culture and the Viking Museum Haithabu (own management) on the banks of the Schlei is soon reached. In the Viking Age, the most important trade routes met here and it was from here that the Vikings went on raids and traded.
Accommodation location: Schleswig or surrounding area
Today's stage takes you through the old town via the Holm (old historic fishing village) along the northern bank of the Schlei. You cycle on wonderful paths through the gently hilly landscape of Angling via Borderby, Lindaunis to Arnis (Germany's smallest town) to Kappeln.
Overnight stay in Kappeln
You leave Kappeln and the area of the Slime Estuary and cycle up to the Gelting Bay. The Flensburg Fjord is soon reached. A highlight on the way to Flensburg is the “Glücksburg” moated castle. The last part of the journey from Glücksburg can also be covered on a pleasure boat to Flensburg on your own.
Overnight location: Flensburg
After breakfast, the journey home takes place on your own or we can book additional nights in Flensburg on request.
Overnight location: Flensburg
- 8 nights in the booked category, including breakfast
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (9am-18pm, max. 2 pieces of luggage per person, 15 kg each)
- 7 days service hotline
- 1x per room travel documents with maps/route description for the tour
- Harbor tour of Hamburg harbor on the day of arrival
- GPS data on request
Money-saving tip: 5% early booking discount for tours in 2027, valid until 31.10.2026
- The discount is automatically deducted during the booking process.
Best price guarantee
If you find a matching, available travel offer with identical services from another provider at a lower price on the day you register for your trip, you will also receive this price from us if you submit the provider's offer to us in writing.Basic price in € per person
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| Double room including breakfast |
Cat I
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Cat II
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| 25.04.2027 - 30.04.2027 | 1.089,00 € | 1.249,00 € |
| 01.05.2027 - 18.06.2027 | 1.189,00 € | 1.349,00 € |
| 19.06.2027 - 12.09.2027 | 1.249,00 € | 1.399,00 € |
| 13.09.2027 - 21.09.2027 | 1.189,00 € | 1.349,00 € |
| Single room including breakfast |
Cat I
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Cat II
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|---|---|---|
| 25.04.2027 - 30.04.2027 | 1.389,00 € | 1.609,00 € |
| 01.05.2027 - 18.06.2027 | 1.489,00 € | 1.709,00 € |
| 19.06.2027 - 12.09.2027 | 1.549,00 € | 1.759,00 € |
| 13.09.2027 - 21.09.2027 | 1.489,00 € | 1.709,00 € |
Rental bikes
| 7-speed "basic" freewheel with pannier | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 80,00 € |
| 01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 | 95,00 € |
| 7/8 speed coaster brake with pannier bag | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 110,00 € |
| 01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 | 115,00 € |
| 24-speed freewheel with pannier | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 110,00 € |
| 01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 | 115,00 € |
| women's electric bike with pannier | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 260,00 € |
| 01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 | 265,00 € |
group discounts
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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Child discount
From 0 to 4 years applies
€25
Child / Night
A fixed price of €25 per child per night covers accommodation and travel services (e.g. luggage transport).
From 5 to 15 years applies
40 %
Kind
With two full-paying adults, a maximum of one child (5-15 years) can stay in the adults' double room (extra bed). 40% discount
15 %
Kind
With 2 full-paying adults, 1-2 children (5-15 years) stay in an extra room.15% discount
15 %
Driving & riding bits
For every 1 fully paying adult, 1 child (5-15 years) stays in the same double room as the adult.15% discount
Extra bed for adults aged 16 and over
10 %
Driving & riding bits
With two full-paying adults, a maximum of one person aged 16 or over can stay in the same double room as the adults (only with an extra bed). 10% discount
Hamburg
| Room price per person |
Cat. I/Cat. II
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|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 90,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 151,00 € |
Flensburg
| Room price per person |
Cat I
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Cat II
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|---|---|---|
| Doppelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 85,00 € | 120,00 € |
| Einzelzimmer inkl. Frühstück | 135,00 € | 190,00 € |
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Reisecode
- SHL 315
North Sea - Schlei and Baltic Sea coast
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Duration
- 9 days
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Overnight stays
- 8 nights
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Overnight stays
- about 396 - 438 km
Every Sunday from April 25 to September 19, 2027 | Every Saturday, Monday and Tuesday from May 15 to September 14, 2027 // Blackout dates: July 26 and 27, 2027 (Wacken Festival)
| Basic price in € per person * 2027 |
Cat I
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Cat II
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|---|---|---|
| Double room including breakfast | From €1089 | From €1249 |
| Single room including breakfast | From €1389 | From €1609 |
5% early booking discount for tours in 2027, valid until 31.10.2026
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Train:
- at Hamburg main station or Hamburg Altona station
- from Flensburg main station
Parking:
- Hotels in Hamburg Mitte: paid parking spaces or underground parking spaces approx. 20-24 € / day (information without guarantee, subject to availability, no pre-reservation, payable on site)
- Hotels in Hamburg Altona: Paid parking spaces approx. 12 € / day (information without guarantee, subject to availability, no pre-reservation, payable on site)
- Public multi-storey car park Altona: approx. 12 € / day (information without guarantee, subject to availability, no pre-reservation, payable on site)
General tip for traveling by car
A comprehensive overview of parking lots can be conveniently viewed on the external website www.parkopedia.de.
Hotel examples - hotel may vary - all rooms with shower/toilet or bath/toilet
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. |
- No additional nights are possible during the tour
- No extra bed possible in a double room
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.
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