Travel report: Bike tour Cycling tour on Rügen and Usedom

Day 1:

Arrival in Stralsund: 

We were accommodated at the Maakt Hotel . All documents, rental bikes and bags were available at the hotel.
 

Day 2:

From Stralsund to Bergen by train; from Bergen to Göhren, 50 kilometers

Getting out of Bergen was challenging due to the "rough pavement" road surface. Along the coast, the cycle path passes the seaside resorts of Binz and Sellin. In Sellin is - in my opinion - the most beautiful pier. From Sellin to Göhren, the instructions in the GPX data seemed illogical to us. We followed the physical signposts, which misguided us. Komoot was also overwhelmed. We arrived safely in Göhren after all. We had a view of the sea from our room at the Hotel Stranddistel. The restaurant kitchens usually close at around 8.30 pm. You need to know that

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After that, we took the car ferry to the mainland. From Stahlbrode, as recommended in the documents, you can cycle part of the 10-kilometre paved cycle path along the coastal path. A local told us that this is a bad idea, even with a mountain bike. So we cycled the first few kilometers on the pavement and then came up with the idea of continuing our journey on the main road next to it. A few kilometers and a lot of abuse later, we were back on our paved cycle path. The locals obviously have no problem with the rumbling. From Mesekenhagen onwards (fortified by a coffee and a nice chat), the cycle path was then upgraded and better. In Greifswald, we stayed at the Hotel Kronprinz.

Day 5:

From Greifswald to Wolgast, 31 kilometers (shortened route)

For health reasons, we shortened the route to Wolgast by taking the direct route. We were slowed down by a huge traffic jam before Wolgast, but were able to sneak past. In Wolgast, we were welcomed by an "alternative", very friendly and courteous chap in an old patrician house from the 16th century (in the Hotel Peenebrücke). An impressive sight is the drawbridge, which allows ships to pass through several times a day. 
 

Day 6:

From Wolgast to Heringsdorf (Usedom), 38 kilometers

The island of Usedom has already adapted better to cyclists. There are a number of well-developed cycle paths - including through forests, where the path was even asphalted in places. The cycle path runs along the coast. You are also officially allowed to cycle on the lakeside promenade here. And similar to Rügen, you can admire many examples of the great (more than 100-year-old) spa architecture here. And again, some of the piers: Heringsdorf's Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge is the longest in continental Europe (508 meters), while Ahlbeck's pier is the oldest - with a shopping center and restaurant. It was also used for filming such as Pappa ante Portas. The Seetelhotel Esplanade in Heringsdorf was our accommodation for the night.
 

Day 7:

From Heringsdorf to Ueckermünde (cycle ferry Karnin - Kamp), 60 kilometers

On Usedom, we still enjoyed the better cycle paths. After the cycle ferry, we were back on the mainland. There the cycle path led us through a beautiful river landscape with an impressive variety of birds. The last section of the cycle path was once again through the forest on a "romantic" forest path. In Ueckermünde we made a detour to the beach. One of the combination locks provided suddenly decided to change its code. Fortunately, we found it and were able to return the bikes to the hotel as planned. We spent the last night at the Hotel am Markt in Ueckermünde.