Cycling &
Bike hire

In Bansin, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to cycling - around 200 kilometres of cycle paths are waiting to be discovered by you. How about a tour along the coast to Peenemünde? Or would you prefer to head in the other direction to Ahlbeck and continue through forests and fields to the small fishing village of Kamminke on the Little Lagoon - a real nature experience! A detour to the Achterland is always worthwhile, even if it is slightly uphill. The views make up for any incline.

Overview

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You can rent them at aja Bansin:

Fast hire bikes for adults

Children's bikes incl. helmet

Bicycles with child trailer or child seat

Family bikes

Practical child seats and covered bike trailers

E-bikes

Mountain bikes

Tandem bike

Impellers

Cycle routes

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Usedom traditions

Set off on a cycle route with history across the sunny island of Usedom. Start at Anklamer Tor in the town of Usedom. On your tour, you will pass old manor houses, castles and churches and get an impression of the island's eventful past along the way. Take a break in small, traditional villages and sample regional specialities - such as the traditionally produced island cheese from Welzin. Finally, a special highlight awaits you in Prätenow: In the bison enclosure , you will meet the bison, the largest land mammals in Europe.

Route: 29.4 km
Duration: 1:25 h

Usedom Lakes Tour

You will be accompanied by plenty of still waters on this route: you start in idyllic Korswandt and first cycle around Lake Wolgastsee. Along the way, you will pass other lakes and bodies of water - Gothensee, Krebssee, Schmollensee and Achterwasser. And if you want to discover even more: from the observation tower in Sallenthin, you have an impressive view of the seven lakes and can also see many other bodies of water on Usedom from there - from the lagoon to Lake Kachlin and the Baltic Sea.

Distance: 23.9 km
Duration: 1:40 h

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Experiences with the whole family

You cycle along the Karlshagen promenade past the "Karlchens Zauberwald " forest playground and continue through the town towards Peenemünde. There, the interactive Phänomenta exhibition invites you to try things out and experiment. In the toy museum, you can immerse yourself in children's rooms from three centuries. At GlowGolf, it's not just children's eyes that light up - and there's even a real submarine waiting for you in the harbour. The Usedomer Bäderbahn railway will take you back in comfort.

Distance: 8.4 km
Duration: 0:35 h

The Little Feininger Tour

Like an open-air gallery on two wheels: The Little Feininger Tour takes you along a section of the 56-kilometre Feininger Circular Tour. You will discover 80 motifs by the German-American artist Lyonel Feininger at 45 stations. Look for the bronze plaques along the way - they show you exactly the places that Feininger once captured.

Distance: 14.9 km
Duration: 1:05 h

The Great Feininger Tour

This tour is around 40 kilometres long and shows you the most beautiful sides of the imperial spas of Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf and Bansin. The route takes you along Feininger's motifs from Bansin to Swinemünde, then from Kamminke to Zirchow and back to Heringsdorf via Korswandt and Gothen. Take your time to look - just like Feininger, who preferred to paint rather than take photographs.

Distance: 41.2 km
Duration: 2:52 h

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In the Achterland

You start at the Bock windmill in Pudagla, a building from the 17th century. You then follow the cycle path along the Schmollensee lake and cycle via Stoben to Benz. The next mill highlight awaits you there: the Benz Dutch windmill. You then cycle through peaceful, idyllic landscapes with sweeping views over the Achterwasser to Liepe. From there you cycle on to Rankwitz, pass the harbour and follow the cycle path to Mellenthin - where the moated castle built in 1575 awaits you.

Distance: 38.1 km
Duration: 2:35 h

FAQ: Frequently asked questions aboutcycling on Usedom

How much does bike hire cost on Usedom?

The prices for hire bikes on Usedom vary depending on the provider, but are usually between €7 and €12 per day.
You can start directly and easily at our aja Hotel.

Here is an overview of our hire fees:

Bicycle & mountain bike: €10.00 per day (€5.00 for half a day)

E-bike: € 25.00 per day

Children's bike: €6.00 per day (€3.00 for half a day)

Bike with child seat or trailer: €15.00 per day (€12.00 for half a day)

So you have your bike right outside the door and can explore the beach promenade or the hinterland without any detours.

Is Usedom a good place to cycle?

Absolutely! Usedom is considered one of the most bike-friendly islands in Germany. With over 200 kilometres of well-developed cycle paths, cycling is often the smartest way to explore the island without traffic jams. The best thing for you: You don't even have to look for an external hire shop. You can hire high-quality bikes directly from the aja Strandhotel Bansin and set off straight away. Whether it's a relaxed cruise along the flat promenade or a sporty tour through the coastal forests - with a bike from the edge of the hotel, you have maximum flexibility.

Where is the coastal cycle path on Usedom?

The famous Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route stretches from Peenemünde in the north to Swinemünde in Poland. It connects all the seaside resorts and almost always takes you within sight of the sea. As the aja Bansin is perfectly located between the promenade and the edge of the forest, you have direct access: in one direction, you cycle relaxed along the Kaiserbäder promenade to Heringsdorf. In the other direction (west), the route takes you closer to nature: here the path leads through the Bansin forest towards Ückeritz, past spectacular viewpoints on the cliffs.

What are the best cycle tours on Usedom?

It all depends on your sense of adventure, but you shouldn't miss these three highlights:

Pure culture: The Little Feininger Tour (14.9 km) takes you like an open-air gallery to the favourite motifs of painter Lyonel Feininger.

Panoramic highlight: The Usedom Lakes Tour (23.9 km) is a must for nature lovers, especially because of the impressive view of the seven lakes from the observation tower in Sallenthin.

Family fun: The tour to Peenemünde (8.4 km) offers great stops for children with the forest playground and the Phänomenta and allows you to take the relaxed return journey on the Usedomer Bäderbahn.

As you can hire your bike directly from the aja Strandhotel Bansin, you can start your island adventure without any detours.

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aja Hotel Usedom

After an eventful cycle tour in the countryside, pure relaxation awaits you at the aja Strandhotel Bansin. Your room is perfectly equipped to relax and recharge your batteries after an extensive tour.

Best location on the promenade with direct access to the beach

Spacious wellness area with heated indoor pool

Sauna area and fitness centre

100 comfortable double and family rooms and suites

Restaurant, bistro & bar and panoramic terrace

Colourful programme in the children's club

Dog friendly

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