The Usedom Bike path ☀️

Experience the bathing railway

away from Usedomthe landscape becomes quite hilly on the bike path. The wind also encourages cycling Usedom sometimes a bit tiring. Those who are too tired to return after the tour will find a number of bus stops along the coast Usedomhe baths train. Bicycles are allowed on all UBB lines. Whether by bike or by train - since the border was opened, a spontaneous visit to the former Świnoujście has been possible without any problems. The detour to the Polish part is particularly worthwhile for families with children Usedoms. You eat well and cheaply here, but you can pay with euros. The Poles are very child-friendly, and the shallow water on the sandy beach of Swinoujscie invites you to splash around. The Świnoujście lighthouse is the highest on the Baltic Sea. Visitors with a head for heights are rewarded with a fantastic view.

Usedom approach directly

If you want to approach your holiday in a really sporty way, you can also cycle directly to Usedom drive. The well-developed long-distance cycle route Berlin-Usedom is part of the Europe-wide cycle path network. The Usedom Cycle path leads through charming landscapes such as the Ueckermünder Heide across the island Usedom and ends after 337 kilometers in Peenemünde. If you turn off beforehand, you can cycle in the footsteps of Lyonel Feininger. Many pictures of the famous painter were created on Usedom. The Feininger route runs via Nepperminn, Benz, Korswandt and Zirchow to Swinoujscie.

The Lakes Cycle Path from Lüneburg to Wolgast is 640 kilometers long. The section through Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is one of the most beautiful sections. From Anklam you cycle over the old bascule bridge to Zecherin Usedom. Anyone who wants to relax away from the seaside resorts should take a bike tour through the Usedomhe angle to the Mellenthin heath is recommended. A visit to the bison reserve near Dargen is a very special attraction.

cycling on Usedom

Usedom - the sunny Baltic Sea island with variety

The Island Usedom is a great experience for every bike tour fan. Especially for families with younger children and cyclists who like to take it easy or on extremssporting challenges, is the largely flat landscape Usedomsa true gift. The maximum gradient that you can encounter here is 60 meters in altitude. A fresh breeze often accompanies you when cycling on the island, occasionally a slightly stronger wind. Often advertised as a sun island, is Usedom With 1906 hours of sunshine a year, it is the sunniest area in Germany and the Baltic Sea. So the good weather guarantee comes with you when you go on a bike tour Usedom.

Beautiful lakes, imposing windmills and culinary delights

The sea baths Usedoms are ideally connected by the approximately 200 km long, well-developed network of cycle paths on the island. The cycle paths are mainly along the coast, which makes cycling here very exciting and varied.

While the north-west of the island shows almost entirely flat land, the south-east landscape of the island is characterized by rolling hills, which is why it is also "Usedomhe is called Switzerland”.

Usedom has numerous beautiful lakes to offer, which are always worth a detour and invite you to linger and dream. The Schmollensee and the Gothensee in the east of the island are the two largest lakes. On a bike tour around the Schmollensee you can admire several old windmills, including the Dutch windmill in Benz. It was built around 1823 and has since passed through many hands until it was bought by the German painter Otto Niemeyer-Holstein in 1974, restored and opened to the public as a technical monument. If you stop here during your tour, you can treat yourself to freshly baked cakes and fragrant coffee.

The Achterland - fascinating cottage in untouched nature

If you like smaller differences in altitude, then a trip to the backcountry should not be missing from your route. The areas of the island that face the backwaters, the Szczecin Lagoon and the Peenestrom belong to the Achterland.

Away from the sometimes somewhat hectic hustle and bustle of the Baltic coast towns, you will find real relaxation and distance from city life here in the mostly untouched and still original nature. Green forests, many lakes and rare plants and animals make this landscape an experience for every nature lover. Here you can really let your soul dangle. The many small towns with their very own charm are reminiscent of past farming and fishing settlements with their rustic fishing cottages from the 18th century.

The beautiful moated castle Mellenthin is located in the middle of the island's nature park Usedom and is surrounded by mighty, impressive oak trees. When you visit the castle, you will feel as if you have been transported to a fairy tale – this wonderful gem is so magical. Stroll through the idyllic castle park under old trees steeped in history. In the castle restaurant you can try the first-class, home-style cooking with fresh, regional products. If you are more in the mood for something baked, you can also treat yourself to a piece of torte or cake from the in-house castle bakery. Or you can relax with a home-brewed beer in the castle's rustic, knightly brewery.

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