Tour
Arrive early to have some time for Frankfurt on the Oder. Visit something special in the heart of the city, St. Mary's Church. Marvel at the largest hall church in North German brick Gothic and admire the medieval three choir windows with the restored biblical stained glass windows brought back from St. Petersburg in 2002.
Just north of Frankfurt, you will drive over the Lubusz Heights, from where you will have wonderful views over the Oder Valley. Marvel at the last Bock windmill in Brandenburg in the landscape of the Oder Valley, which was drained 250 years ago. If you want to shorten today's stage a bit, you can take the train for the first kilometers to Küstrin.
In Küstrin, the overgrown ruins of the former old town, completely destroyed in 1945, leave a deep impression and enjoy the remaining kilometers comfortably on your bike.
Today you should plan a side trip to the ship lift Niederfinow, an impressive technical masterpiece from the last century that is still in operation. In the afternoon you cycle through the Lower Oder Valley National Park. The visitor center is well worth a visit, where you will get an impression of the rich flora and fauna on and in the Oder River.
Today it is time to say goodbye to the Oder River, which continues to flow on Polish territory shortly after Mescherin. The route continues through hilly countryside to Penkun with its late Renaissance castle in a picturesque lakeside location. Passing Krackow with its carriage museum you cycle to the 1000 year old oak tree in Löcknitz.
Through the Ueckermünde Heath and along the Neuwarper Lake you cycle towards the Szczecin Lagoon. You can look forward to Ueckermünde with its interesting town center, St. Mary's Church, the harbor and the Pomeranian Castle! A beautiful bike path leads from Ueckermünde harbor directly to the sandy beach, so that nothing stands in the way of a swim at the end of the trip!
Early in the morning you will take the ferry to Karnin on Usedom and continue on beautiful bike paths to the coast. Enjoy sun, beach and sea on the vacation island of Usedom. You will spend the last night of your bike tour in one of the imperial resorts on the island Usedom in Bansin, Heringsdorf or Ahlbeck.
Look forward to a beautiful day on Usedom. The wonderful beach and the beach promenade want to be enjoyed. If you like, you can make an excursion on the slightly undulating and varied cycle path along the coast in the direction of Peenemünde. In between, you can always take a break for a swim or stop for a bite to eat in a quaint little fish stall (snack bar).
Today your beautiful bike tour ends after breakfast at your hotel on Usedom. We are happy to book you additional nights on the vacation island.
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Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- Accommodation incl. breakfast in well-kept hotels, guesthouses and inns with a predominantly 3-star standard
- Room with shower/bath/WC
- Luggage transport
- Ferry Kamp - Karnin incl. bike
- Detailed route description
- Map of bike trails with marked route
- Tips for tour preparation
- Touristic information
- 7 days hotline service
Below you will find specific information about the bicycle tour from Frankfurt an der Oder to Usedom. If you have any further questions about this trip, just give us a call: Tel.: 06421 - 886890
Arrival by train
Frankfurt an der Oder is easy to reach by train via Berlin. The best way to reach our partner hotels in Frankfurt from the train station is a short cab ride. Current timetable information and price information can be found very conveniently at www.bahn.de.
Parking facilities at the arrival hotel
There are public car parks near the hotel (some free of charge). You will receive detailed information on parking facilities at the hotel you have booked together with your detailed travel documents two weeks before the start of your trip.
Condition of the cycle paths
Mainly very good, independent bike paths, asphalted or paved surfaces, routing on long stretches along the Oder dike, partly quiet side roads, rarely roadside bike paths or main roads. The route is mainly flat. Smaller climbs at the Lebuser heights, somewhat longer climbs on the route from Schwedt to Löcknitz.
Available rental bikes
Comfortable touring bikes with 7-speed hub gears and coaster brake or 21-speed derailleur gears without coaster brake as well as suspension fork and saddle suspension. You will also receive a waterproof pannier and a lock. Alternatively, electric bikes are also available. Simply state your bike preference when booking.
Return transfer to the starting hotel
A return transfer by cab or minibus from Usedom to Frankfurt/Oder can be booked. There is an additional charge for bringing your own bikes. You will be driven back to your starting hotel and thus receive a perfect return service without the hassle of changing or dragging suitcases.
Extra costs that are not included in the tour price
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7 days hotline service
If the bicycle chain is broken, floods make the continuation of the journey impossible or other bad surprises are waiting for you: We are available for you 7 days a week and organize help as soon as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
Velociped can withdraw from the tour twenty-one days before the starting date of the tour, at the latest, in case the minimum number of participants stated under the tour description is not attained. You will duly be informed without any delay in case of a withdrawal. Velociped will of course refund the paid tour price immediately. Please note our General Terms and Conditions.
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