D-Route 2: Baltic Coast Route

Your cycling adventure on the D-Route 2 begins at the German-Polish border near Heringsdorf. From Heringsdorf train station it is only a few pedal strokes before you hit the first route marking.



On this stage you drive along the east coast of the island of Usedom. Here you always have the opportunity… read more

In this almost 65-kilometer stage you drive along the Greifswalder Bodden. At the Lanken nature reserve, which is located directly on the coast, you can pause a little and look at the old, protected Hudewald oaks. If the break in the countryside is not enough for you, you can stroll a few kilometers… read more

On this stage you cycle to Germany's largest island: Rügen. From the starting point of Stralsund, which is not called the gateway to Rügen for nothing, you roll over the Strelasund on the long bridge of the Rügendamm. As soon as you and your bike have reached the island, follow the route to Putbus. Here… read more

From Lauterbach you start your almost 50-kilometer tour, which takes you through the biosphere reserve of Southeast Rügen. Here you also drive to the southernmost point of the island.



At the beginning you still have the port of Lauterbach and the island of Vilm in view while you cycle on the D-Route 2… read more

The Baltic Sea resorts, which you approach on this 35-kilometer stage, are lined up like a string of pearls. It can be difficult to decide where to take a short break or even stop for a bite to eat. Göhren, Sellin or only in Binz? The range of options is large.



But not only the fashionable seaside resorts… read more

From Sassnitz you start this stage of the D-Route 2, which leads you through the smallest national park in Germany. The Jasmund National Park, which is only 3,003 hectares in size, mainly includes original beech forests, which you can explore while driving. From time to time the blue Baltic Sea flashes… read more

Cape Arkona with its three different lighthouses is your starting point for this stage. At the beginning you leave the hustle and bustle of the place, because it is a popular destination in every season. It will be much quieter on your further way on the Wittow peninsula to the south.



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The stage starts in the small village of Gingst, which first takes you around the Ummanz peninsula before you can already see your stage destination from the shore of the Kubitzer Bodden: the Hanseatic city of Stralsund. Beautiful nature consisting of coast, forest and wide fields accompanies you on… read more

On the following almost 59 kilometers along the D-Route 2 you will experience the unique nature of the Western Pomeranian Bodden landscape. Flat, bay-like coastal waters with thatched shore areas - this is the typical landscape that accompanies you on this stage. The predominantly level cycle paths with… read more

On the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, you drive through an area of the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park on this stage. You can always let your eyes wander over the green meadows and pastures. Between Prerow and Wiek am Darß, with a bit of luck, you will meet black water buffalo. These peaceful… read more

On this approximately 33-kilometer stage of D-Route 2, you can take a last look at the Bodden landscape before you leave the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. It goes west, always naturally along the Baltic Sea coast, partly on high shore paths. Here you have countless opportunities to take a break on… read more

With the ghost forest near Nienhagen, an absolute natural highlight awaits you after the first ten kilometers of this stage. The bizarrely grown trees create a mystical atmosphere, especially at dusk.



Continuing along the Baltic Sea coast, you pass the seaside resorts of Heiligendamm and then Kühlungsborn… read more

You start in the Baltic Sea resort of Rerik and follow the cycle route that leads along the Salzhaff. It goes slightly uphill, but the effort is rewarded with great views of the Salzhaff and the peninsulas of Wustrow and Boiensdorfer Werder. Maybe you can already see the concrete ship lying aground at… read more

You start the approximately 56-kilometer stage in the historic Hanseatic city of Wismar. From there, the D-Route 2 always leads you along the coast past wide fields and green meadows. You will also encounter some beach access points to Wismar Bay, which invite you to take a dip in the cold water. In… read more

At the beginning of this charming stage you leave the popular holiday resort of Travemünde via the Hochuferweg and have a wonderful view of the sea. But the beaches close to the cycle path also offer numerous sports and water sports opportunities. But there are also quiet stretches of beach where you… read more

The island of Fehmarn is your destination on this approximately 59-kilometer stage. Thanks to the almost flat course of the route, the tour is easy for you to master. You cycle the first 35 kilometers of this stage of D-Route 2 on the Holstein mainland. Thanks to a dyke cycle path that raises you a few… read more

At this stage you leave the sunny island of Fehmarn and continue cycling along the mainland Baltic Sea coast north to Oldenburg (Holstein). Here you drive again over the almost one kilometer long bridge that connects the island to the mainland and you were able to get to know it during your trip to the… read more

This stage with 39 kilometers is not short of great views along the Holstein coast. The cycle path takes you from Oldenburg (Holstein) past the Wesseker See nature reserve, where the wide, paved coastal cycle path is waiting to be conquered by you and your bike.



At the Sehlendorfer Binnensee it gets sandy… read more

Once around the Kieler Förde it means for you and your bike on this stage. But not only that, because only one kilometer away from your starting point, the first highlight is already waiting for you. Here is the only lookout tower in the Schmoeler beach lake landscape, which gives you great insights… read more

Between the Baltic Sea resorts and recreational destinations Eckernförde, Damp and Kappeln you will find plenty of nature on this stage. This includes wooded passages, but also wide fields that you cycle past. Especially in the harvest season you will be able to see wide yellow cornfields.



The small port… read more