Day 1 of 12
Sleep
Hotel / Guesthouse Oranienburg
↗ MapsPlenty of options, low priority to book ahead.
Notes
Short day — settle in and check hire bike. Follow D-Route 11 signs north. S-Bahn option to skip the suburbs.
Stops
Berlin Brandenburg Gate — Start
Hire bike here. Test ride before departing.
Sachsenhausen Memorial
Memorial site en route to Oranienburg. Worth a visit.
Contingencies
Emergency
Day 2 of 12
Sleep
Hotel Zehdenick
↗ MapsCanal-side town. Quiet and flat day makes for relaxed arrival.
Campingplatz Am Wiesengrund
€10–14/pp. Quiet lake setting, campfires allowed, canoe hire. Perfect intro camp night — flat canal day makes for a relaxed arrival.
Notes
Easiest day on the route. Bring snacks — few stops mid-stage. Oder-Havel canal the whole way.
Contingencies
Emergency
Day 3 of 12
Sleep
Hotel / Pension Fürstenberg
↗ MapsHavel river town. First Mecklenburg lakes.
Useriner Mühle Campsite
€12–16/pp. Lakeside site on Userin lake, directly on D-Route 11. Praised by cycle tourers — book ahead in August.
Notes
Start entering the lake district. Some dirt track sections — fine for a touring bike.
Contingencies
Emergency
Day 4 of 12
Sleep
Hotel Schlossgarten Neustrelitz
↗ MapsRecommended to book ahead.
Campingplatz Neustrelitz
€10–14/pp. On the edge of town with Mecklenburg lake district views. Hotel lets you stay out later — camp if budget is the priority.
Notes
Arrive early to explore the market square. Good dinner options. Baroque town centre.
Contingencies
Emergency
Day 5 of 12
Sleep
Hotel Stadt Waren / Hotel am Yachthafen
↗ MapsPRIORITY — books out in August. Book 2–3 months ahead.
Campingplatz Ecktannen
€14–18/pp. BEST CAMP ON ROUTE. Direct Müritz lake access, bistro, WiFi, hot showers. Book well ahead for August.
Campingpark Kamerun
€15–20/pp. Larger site on the north shore of Müritz. Restaurant on site. Good fallback if Ecktannen is full.
Notes
Best overnight on the German section. Book well ahead for late August — sells out.
Stops
Müritz — Germany's largest inland lake
Swimming opportunity. Harbour cafés in Waren.
Contingencies
Emergency
Day 6 of 12
Sleep
Pension / Guesthouse Krakow am See
↗ MapsSmall town — limited options, book ahead.
Campingplatz Krakow am See
€12–16/pp. Highly rated by cyclists. Bathing beach, clean water, nature park location. Ideal after the remote forest day.
Notes
Most remote day. Quiet and beautiful. Stock up on food and water in Waren before leaving.
Contingencies
Emergency
Day 7 of 12
Sleep
Hotel am Schlosspark Güstrow
↗ MapsShort day — hotel lets you enjoy the afternoon properly.
Notes
Arrive by lunch. Spend afternoon in Güstrow — one of the best cultural stops on the route. Ernst Barlach studio and Renaissance castle.
Stops
Ernst Barlach Atelierhaus
Sculptor's studio — unmissable if you have cultural interest.
Güstrow Cathedral and Castle
Renaissance castle and medieval cathedral in the town centre.
Contingencies
Emergency
Day 8 of 12
Sleep
Hotel Warnemünde
↗ MapsBeach resort area. Busy in August — book early. Stay near ferry port.
Notes
Stay Warnemünde not Rostock city — better vibe and it's the ferry port. BOOK FERRY TONIGHT if not already done.
Stops
Baltic Sea — first view
First sight of the sea. Warnemünde is a beach resort.
Scandlines Ferry Port — Rostock
Ferry departs early morning. Confirm time and check-in requirements tonight.
Contingencies
Emergency
Day 9 of 12
Sleep
Hotel Falster / Hotel Liselund
↗ MapsBook ahead. First night in Denmark.
Marielyst Familiecamping
€18–25/pp. Popular site on Falster's beach, on the cycle route. Requires Camping Card Scandinavia (~€20 one-off, buy on arrival).
Notes
12 km to port + 2 hr ferry + 38 km from Gedser. Bike ticket: scandlines.com (~€15/bike). Depart early for morning crossing.
Stops
Scandlines Ferry: Rostock → Gedser
~2 hrs crossing. Book bike ticket separately (~€15/bike). Multiple daily departures. Arrive at port early.
Gedser Ferry Terminal — Denmark arrival
Welcome to Denmark! 38 km to Nykøbing Falster on cycle paths and dike roads.
Contingencies
Emergency
Day 10 of 12
Sleep
Hotel Praestekilde, Stege
↗ MapsBook well ahead — popular.
Camp Møns Klint
€20–28/pp. Right by the chalk cliffs. Cyclist-specific pitches, showers and WiFi included. Rated one of Denmark's best. 15 km from Stege town.
Stege Camping
€18–22/pp. Small (25 pitches), cosy, central Stege. 5 min walk to restaurants — better if you'd rather eat out than cook at camp.
Notes
Ferry Stubbekøbing→Bogø→Møn ~€13/bike, book ahead. Detour to Møns Klint unmissable (+8 km return).
Stops
Ferry: Stubbekøbing → Bogø → Møn
Local ferry. Runs May 1–Sep 15 only. ~€13/bike, cash. Book ahead.
Møns Klint — White Chalk Cliffs
128 m chalk cliffs. Unmissable. +8 km detour from main route — worth it.
Contingencies
Emergency
Day 11 of 12
Sleep
Pension / Hotel Rødvig
↗ MapsEasy final day to Copenhagen tomorrow.
Feriebyens Camping Rødvig
€18–24/pp. Right by the Stevns Klint UNESCO cliffs. Forest and beach setting. Cabins also available if the weather turns.
Notes
Stevns Klint is far less visited than Møns Klint — worth a stop. Quieter coastal riding.
Stops
Stevns Klint — UNESCO Cliffs
Less crowded than Møns Klint. UNESCO World Heritage site.
Contingencies
Emergency
Day 12 of 12
Sleep
Copenhagen Accommodation (TBC)
↗ MapsBook Copenhagen well ahead — expensive and busy in summer. Hostels a good option.
Notes
Arrive mid-afternoon. Køge Bay beach path. ARKEN Museum of Modern Art (Ishøj) en route. Nyhavn harbour for a well-earned celebration.
Stops
ARKEN Museum of Modern Art
En route in Ishøj. Striking architecture. Optional stop.
The Little Mermaid — Finish
Traditional finish line. Photo stop!
Nyhavn Harbour
Well-earned celebratory beer.