Biking Frankfurt to Usedom Island
Cycle the Oder-Neisse across eastern Germany
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Self-Guided
Biking Frankfurt to Usedom Island Overview
This charming self-guided cycling tour starts in Frankfurt and goes along Germany's Oder-Neisse Cycle Route all the way to Usedom Island. The green and pristine landscape is on full-display as you cycle along the rivers that run between Germany and Poland, surrounded by forests, pastures and farmland. The self-guided Frankfurt to Usedom Island cycling tour is a wonderful German Bike trip through this idyllic countryside, stopping in quaint small towns along the way to the Baltic Sea in the north.
Cycle across a stunning stretch of Germany, discovering towns and villages each with their own unique energy along the way. Enjoy rustic villages, romantic harbours, and of course the popular sandy beaches of Usedom Island, your final destination. Escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life on this unique long-distance cycling tour!
Trip highlights
Immerse yourself in the peaceful countryside from Frankfurt/Oder leading across eastern Germany.
Ride through unspoilt national parks, meadows and moorlands as you approach the sea.
Stroll the colourful streets in the old town of Ueckermünde.
Enjoy a well-deserved rest on the beaches of Usedom Island after your epic adventure.
Day By Day Itinerary
Welcome to Frankfurt an der Oder, a small, but old university town on the border with Poland with a number of notable sights, from Gothic architecture to the impressive university itself. Check in to your hotel and go over the information and maps so you'll be ready to start biking tomorrow.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Frankfurt an der Oder
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- None
Your cycling begins today through the Oderbruch marshes and along beautiful tree-lined avenues. Admire the view from the top of the dykes on the way to Groß Neuendorf or Altewin, two small rural villages with quiet countryside charm.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Groß Neuendorf/Altewin
- Distance:
- 59km - 70km
- Meals:
- Breakfast
The Lower Oder Valley National Park is the only national park in Germany dedicated to riverside meadows, and you’ll be enjoying the vast grassy, flower-dotted fields today.
On the way to Schwedt/Oder, be sure to take a break at the 12th-century ruins of Stolper Grützpott.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Schwedt/Oder
- Distance:
- Approx. 62km - 73km
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Continuing through the Lower Oder Valley, it's a pleasant ride through the meadows on the way to Löcknitz. Overnight in this small town and head out to see its historic castle.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Löcknitz
- Distance:
- 74km
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today you pedal through the vast moorlands, past the Uecker River and the Stettiner Haff lagoon. Finally, you reach Ueckermünde, a picturesque harbour town where you can walk along the waterfront and enjoy many restaurants.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Ueckermünde
- Distance:
- 58km
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Wake up early to catch the ferry heading over to the sunny island of Usedom. You'll have the day to ride around this beautiful place, with white sandy beaches, a pretty seaside town to explore, and wonderful spas.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Usedom Island
- Distance:
- Approx. 28 km + ferry + 38km –50 km
- Meals:
- Breakfast
You've got a full day today to make the most of the sights at the Island of Usedom. You could get a cute beach hut and soak up the sun, bike along the promenade, visit a local museum, and watch the sunset over the Ahlbeck Pier. Whatever you do, enjoy your time here.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Usedom Island
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Your riding tour comes to an end today, and we can arrange a transfer service for you back to Frankfurt an der Oder if required. If you would like to extend your stay on Usedom Island, we would be glad to help you arrange accommodation for additional nights.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 7 breakfasts are included.
- Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour can be added as a supplement. Tour participants can also extend their stay at any of the overnight locations along the tour route.
- Transportation for your luggage from hotel to hotel is included throughout the tour. The ferry crossing from Ueckermünde to Usedom Island for you and your bicycle is also included.
- 1 package with maps and information per room (maps are only in German)
- Service hotline during the walking tour
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Train tickets to/from starting and ending points
- Rental bicycles or e-bikes
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Guide services
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before, during, or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Biking equipment rental:
- Touring bike
- E-Bike
- Speedometer
- Bus transfer from Oder to Frankfurt
- Optional extension to Stralsund
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 3/5. Though the cycle path is fairly flat along the riverside, participants should be fit enough to bike anywhere from 30 km to 80 km per day for 5 consecutive days.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes are standard touring bikes or electric pedal-assist bikes.
All rental bicycles are supplied with the following accessories: one cable lock with key and one waterproof pannier per bicycle, one map holder and complete tool kit per room (tool kit: inner tube, pump, puncture repair kit, tire levers, cleaning cloth, allen key). Speedometers can be rented for 5 EUR per day.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel as you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided all the information on which direction you need to go daily. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
The rental bikes will be delivered to your hotel at 8 am on Day 1. The bike will be picked up from the last hotel when the tour finishes.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Every hotel and guesthouse along the route provides safe and secure bicycle parking.
7 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into Berlin Airport (BER) and take a train to Frankfurt an der Oder to begin this tour. Note that Frankfurt an der Oder is not the same as Frankfurt!
The tour ends in Usedom Island when you check out of your hotel. You can travel by train back to Berlin.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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