Instead of long descriptions there are tons of photos. Just the basics in words: Berlin-Helsinki-biking did not work out due to sickness. Some parts I did. Most I didn’t. I had lots of fun biking in Germany after all…
How it all started.. saying goodbye to Helsinki, June 16
Saying goodbye to Helsinki, Jun 16
check-in towards Travemünde from Vuosaari harbor
on the ferry, still near Helsinki
starting my travel diary in a sunny spot on the ferry
first sunset of my travels
Jun 17, morning breakfast on the ferry -outdoors
arriving in Travemünde, evening of Jun 17
Jun 18: first bike day and first city visited: Lübeck and it's famous Holstentor
architectural detail of Holstentor in Lübeck
Lübeck
detail of Petri church in Lübeck, the dark parts are original while white is stuff rebuilt after bombing
Ratzeburg
super-nice but exhausting path through the forrest
further through fields
crossing the old inner-german border, there was a memorial here maintained by a local school
arrived in Boizenburg in the late afternoon after 73km
Boizenburg
Boizenburg
Along Elbe river towards south. Official detour because of sheeps grazing
Sand dune between Dömitz and Lenzen
bike path on the Elbe dike - Jun 19
After a family visiting break the tour continued on Jun 30th. This is already next day, Jul1st in Fürstenwalde. The church was bombed in WWII (new roof - old pillars)
Frankfurt/Oder - end of this day's ride (Jul 1st - 84km )
Frankfurt/Oder