On the Baltic Coast Cycle Route · EuroVelo 10
Cycling in Travemünde
Travemünde lies on one of Germany’s finest cycle routes: the Baltic Coast Cycle Route (EuroVelo 10) reaches the Trave estuary here after running along the Schleswig-Holstein coast and continues east over the Priwall. Add to that short, rewarding tours in town – along the cliff, over the Priwall or along the Trave to Lübeck. This page places the route in context and names the best tours, honestly and with a verification date.
Travemünde on the Baltic Coast Cycle Route
The Baltic Coast Cycle Route is the German section of the European long-distance route EuroVelo 10 (the “Hanseatic Route”), which runs around the Baltic for some 8,000 kilometres. From the Danish border near Flensburg it runs via Eckernförde, Kiel and the island of Fehmarn to Lübeck-Travemünde. Here the Schleswig-Holstein part ends: over the Priwall the route crosses into Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and continues to the seaside resort of Ahlbeck. Travemünde is thus a natural stage and overnight point on the route.
Tours from Travemünde
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Along the cliff to Niendorf
Along the top edge of the Brodten cliff, a good four kilometres with a wide view over Lübeck Bay to Niendorf. The classic short loop.
Brodten cliff → -
Over the Priwall to the border
Cross on the bicycle ferry and cycle across the Priwall to the former inner-German border at the eastern tip – beach, Passat and nature reserve included.
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Along the Trave to Lübeck
Follow the water all the way into Lübeck’s old town (UNESCO World Heritage) – flat and scenic. The train makes the return easy.
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E-bikes and charging points
For e-bikes there are charging options in town; the tourist information also arranges e-bike and bicycle hire. We deliberately name no unverified location addresses here – check current charging points and hire offers directly with the tourist information or via a charging-station map. Train and bus carry bicycles (limited capacity), so tours combine well with getting here.
Cycling across the Trave
The Priwall ferry has a year-round passenger and bicycle ferry – bikes come straight across the Trave. This puts the Priwall, the Passat harbour and the route towards Mecklenburg-Vorpommern within a few minutes. The car ferry also carries bikes.
Frequently asked questions about cycling in Travemünde
Does the Baltic Coast Cycle Route pass through Travemünde?
Yes. Travemünde lies on the Baltic Coast Cycle Route, the German part of EuroVelo 10. Coming from Flensburg via Fehmarn, the route reaches the Trave estuary here and crosses over the Priwall into Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Which bike tours are worthwhile from Travemünde?
Short and rewarding are the ride along the top of the Brodten cliff to Niendorf, the loop across the Priwall to the former border, and the flat path along the Trave to Lübeck (return by train).
Can you take a bike on the Priwall ferry?
Yes. The Priwall ferry runs a year-round passenger and bicycle ferry; bikes are carried. The car ferry also takes bicycles.
Are there e-bike hire and charging stations in Travemünde?
Yes, there are charging options in town, and the tourist information arranges e-bike and bicycle hire. Check specific, current locations there or via a charging-station map – we don’t list unverified addresses.
