Brünzow: Cycling Route, Harbour and Natural Beach

The Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route runs directly through Vierow and continues to Greifswald and the island of Usedom. This gives Brünzow a clear point of interest for travellers who want to explore the Baltic Sea region by bicycle. The harbour, natural beach and protected Bodden landscape add their own appeal. The places and routes described here make it easy to see which of these aspects could shape your stay.

Cycling through Vierow and to the harbour

Those travelling along the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route pass through Vierow on a route that continues to Greifswald and the island of Usedom. The village is therefore on a cycle route with named destinations in both directions. You can treat Vierow as one leg of a ride or use the route as a guide when planning your own journey; no information about distance or travel time is provided.

Another described cycling tour leads from the Teufelsstein car park along a field track to Vierow harbour. Alternatively, it follows the cycle path beside the road to Vierow and then continues through the village to Gahlkow. The two options differ in the routes described: one uses a field track to reach the harbour, while the other follows the cycle path beside the road and continues through Vierow. When planning, you can consider which of these route descriptions better suits the journey you have in mind.

Harbour, Bodden and natural beach

The grounds of Vierow harbour border the Natura 2000 site “Greifswalder Bodden, parts of the Strelasund and the northern tip of Usedom” on the seaward side. Visitors interested in maritime places and nature will find two distinct features at this location: the small industrial harbour and the protected landscape bordering it on the seaward side.

In the surrounding area, migratory birds rest in the shallow waters of the Greifswalder Bodden in spring and autumn, gathering there before continuing their journey. These seasons offer nature enthusiasts a specific seasonal reference point for planning a trip. Vierow natural beach is close to the small industrial harbour and about 2 km from the village of Vierow. It can be reached via a hiking and cycling trail.

A coastal scene from 1818

The cultural history of Vierow also has a connection to its natural beach: a drawing by Caspar David Friedrich dated 3 June 1818 depicts two fishing boats there, with nets hung up to dry. The image captures a specific scene on the beach and connects the place with a historical depiction of fishing. If, alongside cycling and the landscape, you are also interested in art history, this drawing offers a distinct way to discover Vierow. The manor house in Stilow is a listed building and adds a protected historic building to Brünzow’s cultural points of interest.

More local pages to help you plan: Wusterhusen, Kröslin, Loissin, Katzow, Rubenow, Neu Boltenhagen, Hanshagen and Kemnitz.

For the broader travel overview: Amt Lubmin.