The Baltic Coast – Lubeck to Flensburg

Arrive during the day into the historic town of Lubeck with its wonderful historic centre, admire Lübeck’s churches and monasteries, quaint alleys, and townhomes. 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.

Today you cycle mostly along the coast admiring beaches and promenades. You shall pass Travemünde, Timmendorf, Scharbeutz and Haffkrug, on the way to Neustadt in Holstein… Care for a swim? Also, there are also many cafés, restaurants, boutiques and shops to lose the sense of time in during the day’s ride.

Today cycling further north via Grömitz which is one of the oldest and largest resort towns in the Baltic region. Explore this lovely resort before continuing to Kellenhausen and Dahme before arriving at Heiligenhafen overlooking the Island of Fehmarn.

Today you will pass more lovely resort towns, vast beaches many manor houses in the backcountry.

Passing Laboe with is submarine and navel cenotaph. Then you cycle across the Wohld peninsular and onto Eckernförde. Here you may want to visit the Borby Church with its beautiful altar, built-in 1686, and rare baptismal from the 13th century.

Today you shall cycle past a manor house in Ludwigsburg. An interesting place to visit is the resort town of Damp before you shall see some ancient burial mounds. Soon you shall arrive in Kappelin which is well worth spending time in the evening to explore or sometime tomorrow before you start out.

Today you cycle to Flensburg but before reaching your destination cycle around Gelting bay and visit one of Germany’s beautiful moat castles in Glücksburg. After your visit cycle along the Flensburg Fjord and arrive at your destination and end of the tour. 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.

Depart after breakfast.