Day 1: Arrival in Flensburg
Flensburg is over 700 years old and was once ruled by the Danes around 400 years ago. Stroll through the charming alleys of the Old Town before turning in.
Day 2: Flensburg – Kappeln & Surroundings
Distance: approx 58-71 km / 36-44 miles
Cycle along the Flensburg Fjord to one of Germany’s beautiful moated castles in Glücksburg. Continue on around the Gelting Bay, a great place for fishing, and toward Kappeln. Spend the night in or near Kappeln.
Day 3: Kappeln – Eckernförde & Surroundings
Distance: approx 49 km / 30 miles
It would be worth your while to stroll through the pretty little town of Kappeln before heading out. Notice the burial mounds and admire the resort town of Damp on your way to today’s destination. You will also pass a manor house in Ludwigsburg. Stay overnight in or near Eckernförde.
Day 4: Eckernförde – Kiel
Distance: approx 47 km / 29 miles
Admire typical north German architecture located between the two streets, Kieler Strasse and Jungfernstieg in Eckernförde. You may want to visit the Borby Church with its beautiful altar, built in 1686, and rare baptismal from the 13th century. Cycle across the Wohld Peninsula on your way to the state capitol, Kiel. Spend the night in Kiel.
Day 5: Kiel – Lütjenburg & Surroundings
Distance: approx 58-68 km / 36-42 miles
Take the ferry from Kiel to Laboe (fare payable on-site). Don’t miss out on visiting the prominent naval cenotaph and submarine. Continue on past Laboe’s lively beach and harbour to Stein. Be captivated by the beautiful resort towns, vast beaches and stately manor houses in the back country. Spend the night in Lütjenburg or Hohwacht.
Day 6: Lütjenburg – Heiligenhafen, 40-46 km/ 25-29 mi
Distance: approx 40-46 km / 25-29 miles
Today, you will leave the breath-taking scenery around Hohwacht Bay behind and cycle past Weissenhäuser Beach to Oldenburg. Arrive in Heiligenhafen which is near the island of Fehmarn.
Day 7: Heiligenhafen – Neustadt in Holstein
Distance: approx 40-52 km / 25-32 miles
It’s not far to Lübeck Bay. Continue on past Dahme and Kellenhausen to Grömitz. Grömitz is one of the oldest and largest resort towns in the Baltic region. Cycle south to the little Holstein city of Neustadt and spend the night there or in Pelzerhaken.
Day 8: Neustadt – Lübeck
Distance: approx 62 km / 39 miles
Cycle mostly along the beaches and promenades of Haffkrug, Scharbeutz, and Timmendorf on your way to Travemünde. Care for a swim? There are also many cafés, restaurants, boutiques and shops to lose sense of time in. Spend the night in Lübeck.
Day 9: Departure from Lübeck
You won’t want to pass up the opportunity to admire Lübeck’s churches and monasteries, quaint alleys, and town homes. Visit the literature museum, ‘Buddenbrockhaus’, which was once owned by the Mann family. And, a taste of Lübeck’s famous marzipan is simply a must.
Day 1: Arrival in Flensburg
Flensburg is over 700 years old and was once ruled by the Danes around 400 years ago. Stroll through the charming alleys of the Old Town before turning in.
Day 2: Flensburg – Kappeln & Surroundings
Distance: approx 58-71 km / 36-44 miles
Cycle along the Flensburg Fjord to one of Germany’s beautiful moated castles in Glücksburg. Continue on around the Gelting Bay, a great place for fishing, and toward Kappeln. Spend the night in or near Kappeln.
Day 3: Kappeln – Eckernförde & Surroundings
Distance: approx 49 km / 30 miles
It would be worth your while to stroll through the pretty little town of Kappeln before heading out. Notice the burial mounds and admire the resort town of Damp on your way to today’s destination. You will also pass a manor house in Ludwigsburg. Stay overnight in or near Eckernförde.
Day 4: Eckernförde – Kiel
Distance: approx 47 km / 29 miles
Admire typical north German architecture located between the two streets, Kieler Strasse and Jungfernstieg in Eckernförde. You may want to visit the Borby Church with its beautiful altar, built in 1686, and rare baptismal from the 13th century. Cycle across the Wohld Peninsula on your way to the state capitol, Kiel. Spend the night in Kiel.
Day 5: Kiel – Lütjenburg & Surroundings
Distance: approx 58-68 km / 36-42 miles
Take the ferry from Kiel to Laboe (fare payable on-site). Don’t miss out on visiting the prominent naval cenotaph and submarine. Continue on past Laboe’s lively beach and harbour to Stein. Be captivated by the beautiful resort towns, vast beaches and stately manor houses in the back country. Spend the night in Lütjenburg or Hohwacht.
Day 6: Lütjenburg – Heiligenhafen, 40-46 km/ 25-29 mi
Distance: approx 40-46 km / 25-29 miles
Today, you will leave the breath-taking scenery around Hohwacht Bay behind and cycle past Weissenhäuser Beach to Oldenburg. Arrive in Heiligenhafen which is near the island of Fehmarn.
Day 7: Heiligenhafen – Neustadt in Holstein
Distance: approx 40-52 km / 25-32 miles
It’s not far to Lübeck Bay. Continue on past Dahme and Kellenhausen to Grömitz. Grömitz is one of the oldest and largest resort towns in the Baltic region. Cycle south to the little Holstein city of Neustadt and spend the night there or in Pelzerhaken.
Day 8: Neustadt – Lübeck
Distance: approx 62 km / 39 miles
Cycle mostly along the beaches and promenades of Haffkrug, Scharbeutz, and Timmendorf on your way to Travemünde. Care for a swim? There are also many cafés, restaurants, boutiques and shops to lose sense of time in. Spend the night in Lübeck.
Day 9: Departure from Lübeck
You won’t want to pass up the opportunity to admire Lübeck’s churches and monasteries, quaint alleys, and town homes. Visit the literature museum, ‘Buddenbrockhaus’, which was once owned by the Mann family. And, a taste of Lübeck’s famous marzipan is simply a must.
One child sharing a double room with two adults (w/extra bed): 50% discount per child
