Cycling between Berlin and Usedom

Berlin–Usedom Long-Distance Cycle Route

Usedom has traditionally been known as Berlin’s “bathtub”. Even between the two world wars, Berliners could reach Usedom, the sunny island on the Baltic Sea, by train in just over two hours. Today, active holidays of all kinds are on the rise, and more and more holidaymakers are interested in making the journey itself part of the experience. Cycling tours are an ideal way to do this. At last, tour operators and authorities have responded to demand and created a long-distance cycle route from Berlin to Usedom. As well as adding signs to existing cycle routes, they have also built some new paths or at least made them suitable for bicycles. Cycling maps have naturally followed, giving active holidaymakers a useful guide to take along. Among the many options, the Esterbauer publishing house’s cycle-tour guide to the Berlin–Usedom long-distance route stands out. Its 100 pages describe the individual sections of the route, and the scale of 1:75,000 allows even small details to be shown. Alternative routes and additional “detours” are also described. Maps of the centres of individual towns are shown at an even larger scale. In addition to route profiles and section lengths, the guide contains plenty of information on interesting sights, including some a little way off the route, as well as contact details, rest stops and accommodation. GPS tracks, available for use after registering online, provide further help with navigation.
The format fits standard map cases, and the paper is weatherproof and tear-resistant, so it can withstand a few raindrops.