Binz–Prora Cycle Path – Schmachter Lake loop from Bergen auf Rügen

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Vorpommern-Rügen

Bergen auf Rügen

Binz–Prora Cycle Path – Schmachter Lake loop from Bergen auf Rügen

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Binz–Prora Cycle Path – Schmachter Lake loop from Bergen auf Rügen

03:59

64.0km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.61 km

View of the Großer and Kleiner Jasmunder Bodden

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The small and large Jasmund Bodden are part of the waters of northern Rügen. The Bodden water is hardly salty and is considered a true angler's paradise.

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19.8 km

Ruins

21.2 km

Binz–Prora Cycle Path

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There are very good cycle paths on the island of Rügen and some should be ridden with caution.

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27.7 km

Schmachter Lake

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An inconspicuous path leads along the eastern shore of the Schmachter See. From there you can enjoy this view towards Binz. If you continue to follow the path, it leads …

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29.9 km

Rasender Roland Narrow-Gauge Steam Railway

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The Rasende Roland has been making scheduled steam in the scenic southeast of the island of Rügen for over a hundred years and offers a very special experience on the narrow-gauge line.

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30.3 km

Forest trail Binz–Sellin in the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve

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I drove here in the autumn, unfortunately the path was very washed out and the quality was unfortunately not that good. Definitely different in summer

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38.4 km

View of Selliner See from Sellin Harbour

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The inland lake is connected to the Rügen Bodden by a natural canal (Baaber Bek) and is only separated from the Baltic Sea by a narrow strip of land. At …

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38.7 km

North Shore of Lake Sellin

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It is wonderful to watch the sunset here

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48.4 km

New Cycle Path Along the B196

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A new cycle path is currently under construction until just before Pantow, then a detour through the forest. From Pantow, the cycle path returns.

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64.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

9.66 km

9.18 km

6.74 km

310 m

220 m

Surfaces

44.9 km

6.90 km

4.85 km

3.75 km

3.63 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

9°C

6°C

43 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 3, 2024,Baabe, Ralswiek 1.Teil

First part of the tour. Komoot suggested just switching off...
From good to barely used paths, forest paths and directly on the main road, everything was there. Endless fields, forest, water.
The wind was strong today.

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July 16, 2025,Insel Rügen - Göhren-Sellin-Binz-Prora

Tour along the stretch of coast from Göhren to Sassnitz with several very beautiful towns.
While Göhren and Baabe are tranquilly beautiful, the tourist crowds in Sellin (with its impressive pier) and especially in Binz are noticeably heavier. I find Binz, in particular, far too crowded, and the waterfront promenade isn't ideal for cycling. We'll walk there again.
Beyond Binz, …

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