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bike rides on RügenSteep coastlines, seaside resorts and island flair

On the most beautiful cycle paths around Rügen

bike rides on Rügen The routes lead you along impressive chalk cliffs, through dense beech forests, and past well-known seaside resorts such as Sellin, Binz, and Baabe. Well-maintained cycle paths connect the island's most beautiful coastal sections with highlights like the Mönchgut peninsula, ensuring varied and interesting stages of your journey.


  • approximately 250 km of cycle paths to explore on Rügen
  • Varied routes with refreshing Baltic Sea air
  • Unique nature experiences as well as culture & history
  • Ideal for nature lovers, culture vultures and beach goers
Die Kreisefelsen auf der Insel Rügen
View of a beach on the German island Rügen
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  • Very good value for money
  • Tours including hotels and luggage transport
  • Extensive route books & GPS data
  • Top brand rental bikes bookable
  • Over 30 years of experience

Popular bike rides on Rügen

These highlights await you at Rügen

Rügen It combines impressive landscapes and places in a small area – from the chalk cliffs to historic seaside resorts:

Chalk cliffs and Jasmund National Park

The famous chalk cliffs around the Königsstuhl are among the most well-known landmarks. RügenAlong the cycle paths and excursion routes around Sassnitz and the Jasmund National Park, you'll find impressive cliffs, dense beech forests, and spectacular views of the Baltic Sea. This part of the island, in particular, combines nature experiences and iconic photo opportunities in a unique way.

Luftbildaufnahme von der Rügendammbrücke die Stralsund mit Rügen verbindet
Aerial photograph from the RügenDam bridge Stralsund with Rügen connects

Seaside resorts Binz and Sellin

The seaside resorts of Binz and Sellin represent the classic side RügenHistoric seaside resort architecture, long beach promenades, and the famous Sellin pier characterize this stretch of coastline. Here, lively seaside resort atmosphere, wide sandy beaches, and elegant villa facades alternate.

Blick auf den Sonnenuntergang vorbei am Strandkorb an der Ostsee
Enjoying the sunset in a beach chair on the Baltic Sea

Wittow and Cape Arkona

The north of the island takes on a decidedly more rugged character. Around Wittow and Cape Arkona, steep cliffs, expansive landscapes, and views of the open Baltic Sea define the driving experience. Towns like Breege, Juliusruh, and Wiek complement this part of the island with their proximity to the beach, small harbors, and typical Nordic coastal flair.

Blick von oben auf Kap Argon auf einer Radreise über Deutschlands größte Insel
View from above of Cape Arkona and the Baltic Sea

Mönchgut and Baabe

In the southeast, it is evident Rügen from its quieter and more unspoiled side. The Mönchgut peninsula is characterized by rolling hills, small fishing villages, and tranquil coastal paths. Together with Baabe and the adjacent stretches of beach, it forms a particularly relaxed part of the island, ideal for leisurely excursions.

Zwei Radler am Wasser auf einem Trip über Rügen
Two cyclists on the coast in clear weather

Hiddensee and Putbus

A side trip to Hiddensee or Putbus adds two completely different facets to the tour. While Hiddensee impresses with its car-free tranquility, dune landscapes and wide horizons, Putbus offers a cultural contrast with its neoclassical architecture and historic townscape.

Blick auf den Leuchtturm Dornbusch auf Hiddensee
View of the Dornbusch lighthouse on Hiddensee

Our most popular bike tours on Rügen

Whether an island tour, a compact highlights tour or a multi-day discovery trip: Our cycling tours on Rügen connecting coastal paths, seaside resorts and the island's distinctive natural landscape.

8 days: Rügen experience it all

This  eight-day bike tour starts in Stralsund and guides you through the RügenThis tour takes you to the island's main highlights. Stops such as Bergen, Putbus, Mönchgut, Granitz, Sassnitz, the chalk cliffs, Cape Arkona, and Hiddensee combine cycling along the water, historical sites, and impressive nature experiences into a comprehensive round trip. RügenThe route combines diverse stages between sea, forest and steep coast.

Luftaufnahmen von Stralsund
Aerial photograph of the Hanseatic city Stralsund in front of the gates Rügens on the Baltic Sea Cycle Route

6 Days: The Highlights Rügencompact

Ideal for shorter trips: In six days Experience the island's most famous highlights in a compact format. The tour starts from Stralsund The tour goes via Putbus and includes a ride on the Rasender Roland (a historic narrow-gauge railway), before continuing via Granitz and Mukran to the chalk cliffs, Cape Arkona and Hiddensee. Perfect for anyone who... Rügen who want to discover the island intensively in just a few days and combine the most important highlights.

Das Jagdschloss in Granitz auf einer Radtour auf Rügen
The hunting lodge in Granitz near the Baltic Sea Cycle Route

6 days: Around Rügen

This  six-day island trip takes you on a tour around Rügen. Of Stralsund it goes over the RügenThe route follows the west coast to Trent and Wittow, continuing to Cape Arkona, through Jasmund National Park with its Königsstuhl (King's Chair) and to the seaside resorts of Binz and Sellin. The final leg leads back via Putbus to... StralsundThis tour is ideal for experiencing the diverse landscapes of the island – from rugged coastline to classic seaside resort flair – in one trip.

Radler am Hafen von Stralsund
Family cycling at the port of Stralsund

Who are bike tours suitable for? Rügen?

bike rides on Rügen These tours are ideal for leisure cyclists, active holidaymakers, and families who want to explore the island at a relaxed pace on two wheels and enjoy an active cycling holiday on the Baltic Sea. The tours mostly follow well-maintained paths and generally feature only gentle inclines, making them suitable for beginners. At the same time, longer stages and circular routes offer plenty of variety for experienced recreational cyclists.

Cycling tours on RügenFreely on the move, perfectly organized

On our bike tours over Rügen Travel independently. You set your own pace, decide when to take breaks, and can flexibly plan spontaneous stops at viewpoints, seaside resorts, or coastal towns. So you can focus entirely on the island, accommodations, breakfast, luggage transport, and comprehensive travel documents are already organized. Rental bikes and e-bikes are available upon request, as is our service hotline for when you're on the go.

FAQ about cycling tours Rügen

The following questions will help you plan your bike tour. Rügen and provide a quick overview of routes, tour lengths, and trail quality. This allows you to better assess which route best suits your travel plans. 

Among the most beautiful routes for cycling tours on Rügen Popular routes include the coastal paths around Binz, Sellin, and Baabe, the chalk cliffs near Sassnitz, and tours on the Mönchgut peninsula. Trips to Cape Arkona and along the west coast are also particularly popular. 

Yes, Rügen The island is very easy to cycle around. Multi-day tours are particularly popular, leading all the way around and connecting highlights such as Cape Arkona, Jasmund National Park, Binz, Sellin, and Putbus. Depending on the planned stages, a complete circuit takes about six days.

On Rügen Approximately 250 kilometers of cycle paths are available for extended tours. The quality of the paths varies between paved coastal paths, quiet country roads, and forest or field tracks. Busy sections are rare, but the signage is not consistent throughout.

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