Berlin to Copenhagen by Bike
11 Days Starting in Oranienburg, Germany and ending in Copenhagen, Denmark
Visiting: Oranienburg, Zehdenick, Neustrelitz, Müritz National Park, Güstrow, Rostock, Nykøbing/Falster, Møn, Zealand, Copenhagen
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Tour code:
BTC
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Berlin to Copenhagen by bike, exploring two of Europe’s most captivating capitals. This self-guided cycling adventure takes you through Germany's picturesque lake district, including the expansive Muritz National Park, and across the serene landscapes of Denmark. Experience the thrill of a ferry crossing from Rostock to the stunning white cliffs of Møn Island, and enjoy the final leg of your journey along Denmark's beautiful coast, culminating in the vibrant city of Copenhagen. With comfortable accommodations, luggage transfers, and detailed route maps provided, this tour offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Oranienburg
Location: Oranienburg
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Make your own way to Oranienburg and the joining hotel. There is a good S-Bahn connection between Berlin-Mitte and Oranienburg.
Day 2 : Cycle Via Canals To Zehdenick / Fürstenberg Or Surrounds (35-75Km/21.5-46.5Mi)
Location: Zehdenick
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Zehdenick/Fuerstenberg or nearby
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you cycle the Oder Havel Canal to the town of Liebenwalde, home to a museum set in a former prison. Continue alongside the canal to the pink town hall in Zehdenick. In the Mildenberg Museum Park you can experience industrial history first hand in what was once Europe's largest brickworks area. Overnight in Zehdenick/Fuerstenberg or nearby.
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Day 3 : Continue To Neustrelitz Or Surrounds (45-78Km/28-48.5Mi)
Location: Neustrelitz
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Neustrelitz or surrounding area
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Mecklenburg Lake District begins at the "Great Stechlin", immortalised in literature by Th. Fontane. Cycling to Neustrelitz you will pass a number of smaller and larger lakes. Your destination is the former royal seat of Neustrelitz. The castle park, the star-shaped market square and the town layout are testimony to the history of the Grand Duchy of Strelitz. Overnight in Neustrelitz or the surrounding area.
Day 4 : Cycle Via The Müritz National Park En Route To Waren (65Km/40Mi)
Location: Müritz National Park
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Waren / Muritz
Meals Included: Breakfast
A highlight of the trip is the Müritz National Park, Germany's largest land national park with more than 130 lakes scattered amongst forest and wetlands. This extensive protected area is a refuge for endangered flora and fauna. Visit the small village of Ankershagen, where the adventurer Schliemann, who discovered Troy, grew up. The museum here brings his work to life. Continue to the spa town of Waren / Muritz for overnight.
Day 5 : Cycle Through Forest To Güstrow Or Surrounds (45-69Km/28-43Mi)
Location: Güstrow
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Güstrow or surrounding area
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will cycle through the peaceful forests of Nossentiner Heide National Park to Krakow am See. Not to be confused with the city of Krakow in Poland, Krakow am See is a small town set between lakes, farmland and forests. Continue to Güstrow, home of the expressionist sculptor and printmaker, Barlach. The afternoon is free to explore the old town and visit Barlach’s studio. Overnight stay in Güstrow or surrounding area.
Day 6 : Ride To Rostock (54-78Km/33.5-48.5Mi)
Location: Rostock
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Rostock
Meals Included: Breakfast
On the way to Rostock you will cycle along the Bützow-Güstrow Canal. You can shorten today's cycling by taking any number of trains to Rostock (train tickets not included, payable locally). Overnight in Rostock.
Day 7 : Continue To Nykøbing/Falster In Denmark By Ferry And Bike (38Km/24Mi)
Location: Nykøbing/Falster
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Nykøbing/Falster
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning you cycle to Rostock harbour (approx 12km) to board the ferry to Gedser (2 hours crossing, ticket included) on the Danish island of Falster. Continue by bike across Denmark’s beautiful landscapes of dikes, small forests and pristine beaches to reach the city of Nykøbing.
Day 8 : Coastal Cycle Then By Ferry To The Island Of Møn (75Km/46.5Mi)
Location: Møn
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Stege on Møn
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you follow the coast across easy terrain to the old merchant town of Stubbekøbing. Take some time to explore the town before boarding the ferry (not included, payable locally), which makes a quick stop at the island of Bogø before continuing to the island of Møn. Disembark and enjoy pedaling around quiet country roads and passing thatched houses, or stretch out on a beach by the Baltic Sea. Or you can cycle via Vordingborg to Kalvehave to the island of Møn instead of taking the ferry. Overnight in the town of Stege on Møn.
Day 9 : Cross The Bridge To Zealand And Continue To Rødvig Or Køge (55-75Km/34-47Mi)
Location: Zealand
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Rødvig or Køge
Meals Included: Breakfast
After crossing the bridge from Møn to Zealand, continue north through coastal landscapes passing cottages, country and manor houses, surrounded by farmland. Fakse Ladeplads is approx. 55 km away, and Rødvig with its fascinating cliffs approx. 75 km. If you are booked to stay overnight in Rødvig, you will have reached your destination. If you are booked to stay in Køge, you can take the train from either Fakse or Rødvig (train ticket not included, payable locally). Or you can cycle to Køge without taking the train, in which case the distance is 107km/66.8mi. Overnight in Rødvig or Køge.
Day 10 : Cycle To Copenhagen (41-75Km/25.6-46.8Mi)
Location: Copenhagen
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Copenhagen
Meals Included: Breakfast
On your last cycle day of the tour you will ride along coastal paths to Copenhagen. If you have spent the night in Rødvig (75km from Copenhagen), today's stage leads along the beaches. From the village church in Højerup you have a unique view of the chalk coast "Stevns Klingt". In Køge (41km) you can visit the local history museum "Køge Byhistoriske Arkiv". You may like to visit the private ARKEN Museum of Modern Art in Ishøj along the way. Copenhagen is an enchanting city. A visit to the Tivoli Gardens is a must, as is a stroll around the old harbour city.
Day 11 : Trip Concludes
Location: Copenhagen
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip concludes after breakfast in Copenhagen. We can book extra nights on request, please ask for our rates (note: additional nights are not possible with bike rental).
What's Included
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Accommodation
10 nights comfortable hotels and guesthouses -
10 breakfasts
Buffet style with breads, spreads, cheese, often meats and cereals, coffee, tea, juice.
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10 nights accommodation
Comfortable hotels and guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.
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Rental bike
24 speed, or 8 speed on request or if 24 speed fully booked, with pannier and repair kit, lock and pump per room. E-bike available on request (supplement applies). Odometers available on request with advance notice (limited availability).
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Luggage transfers
Maximum 2 pieces, 15kg per piece (per person), supplement applies for excess.
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Information pack
Including route notes and maps - one per room booked, GPS data available.
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Ferry Rostock to Gedser with bike
Included on day 7.
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Emergency hotline
Available 7 days, 8am to 8pm.
What's Not Included
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Travel to Oranienburg and from Copenhagen
Travel to the starting point and from the ending point is not included.
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Meals not listed as included
Lunch and dinner daily are not included.
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Drinks
Drinks are not included.
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Helmets
Helmets are not available for rent, please bring your own well-fitted helmet.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Guide
This is a self-guided cycling trip, no guide is included.
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Single room supplement
A supplement will apply if you are booking a single room.
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Entrance fees
Entrance fees to places of interest are not included.
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Transfers not listed as included
Ferry Stubbekøbing - Bogø (approx €13pp) on day 8, optional train Fakse/Rødvig - Køge (approx €15pp) on day 9, optional train to Rostock Harbour (allow €10pp) on day 7 - prices subject to change.
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Excess luggage
Supplement applies for excess luggage.
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Mobile phone holder
We recommend bringing a holder for your mobile phone to fix to the handlebars, to cycle smoothly following the GPS files.
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Hotel/visitor tax
Approx €1-5 per person per night, payable locally at the hotel.
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Items of a personal nature
Such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
Grading
GRADE 4 - This trip involves 9 days cycling with cycling stages from 35 to 78km / 21.5 to 48.5mi per day with gradual ascent and descent. The terrain on this tour is flat with occasional hills however weather conditions can impact on the riding difficulty. Approximately 50% of the tour is on quiet roads and 40% on dirt or gravel roads. This trip requires a good level of fitness. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets are worn.
What You Carry
During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
Mode of Transport
Travel by bike with a rental bike provided, including a pannier, repair kit, lock, and pump. A ferry ride from Rostock to Gedser is included, and luggage transfers are provided.
Accommodation
Enjoy 10 nights in comfortable hotels and guesthouses, all on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities, ensuring a restful stay after each day's adventure.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 10 nights in comfortable hotels and guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 10 buffet-style breakfasts with breads, spreads, cheese, often meats and cereals, coffee, tea, and juice.
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Is bike rental included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes a rental bike (24 speed, or 8 speed on request or if 24 speed is fully booked) with a pannier, repair kit, lock, and pump per room. E-bikes are available on request for an additional supplement.
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Are helmets provided for the cycling tour?
Helmets are not available for rent, so you need to bring your own well-fitted helmet.
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What should I carry during the cycling days?
During the cycling days, you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone, and water. A small daypack that can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
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Is there any emergency support available during the tour?
Yes, there is an emergency hotline available 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm.
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What is the difficulty level of the cycling tour?
The tour is graded as moderate to challenging. It involves 9 days of cycling with stages ranging from 35 to 78km per day with gradual ascent and descent. The terrain is mostly flat with occasional hills, and approximately 50% of the tour is on quiet roads and 40% on dirt or gravel roads.
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Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?
Yes, additional costs not included in the tour package are lunch and dinner daily, drinks, entrance fees to places of interest, hotel/visitor tax (approximately €1-5 per person per night), and transfers not listed as included. You will also need to cover the cost of any excess luggage and items of a personal nature such as phone calls and laundry.
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What happens if I need to book a single room?
A supplement will apply if you are booking a single room.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included in the tour package. It is recommended that you arrange your own travel insurance.
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How fit do I have to be?
Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.
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What happens if something goes wrong?
On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.
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I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?
Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.
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UTracks allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform utracks, 70 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
UTracks requires a minimum deposit of 250 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.