Ryck Towpath – Wieck Hand-operated Drawbridge loop from Greifswald

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Ryck Towpath – Wieck Hand-operated Drawbridge loop from Greifswald

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Ryck Towpath – Wieck Hand-operated Drawbridge loop from Greifswald

03:07

12.4km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.64 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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997 m

Ryck Towpath

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Here the towpath leads along the Ryck. The towpath on the Ryck is a nearly 3-kilometer-long walking and cycling path that leads from the Greifswald Museum Harbor to Wieck (or …

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3.22 km

Towpath Along the Ryck

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The towpath on the Ryck is a nearly 3-kilometer-long walking and cycling path that leads from the Greifswald Museum Harbor to Wieck (or the other way around). Sections of the …

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3.55 km

Wieck Wooden Drawbridge

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Impressive wooden bridge with hand-activated pulleys

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3.65 km

Wieck Hand-operated Drawbridge

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This bascule bridge leads over the Ryck River and connects the two Greifswald districts of Eldena and Wieck. It was inaugurated in 1887 and is now one of the oldest …

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10.2 km

Ryck River and Greifswald Harbor

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The Ryck flows into the Danish Bay and the Greifswald Bodden near Greifswald, where it flows into the Baltic Sea. The port of Greifswald fell to the Prussians during the …

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10.4 km

Museum Harbour Greifswald

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Today many sailing boats are moored at the old city harbor. A beautiful path leads along the water.

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10.7 km

Fangenturm (Prison Tower), Greifswald

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The 13.5 meter high tower was built around 1270/80 and was once part of the city wall. It is located on the edge of downtown Greifswald at the museum harbor. …

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11.2 km

Greifswald Marina

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The area around the harbor reminds me of Holland.

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.13 km

4.10 km

604 m

398 m

147 m

Surfaces

6.44 km

2.80 km

2.70 km

238 m

196 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

13°C

4°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

September 19, 2026,Vom Museumshafen nach Wieck und über den Treidelpfad zurück.

At first, we didn't want to go at all, as rain ☔️ was forecast. Suddenly the rain was gone and we went anyway. And it was worth it. 🙂

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May 7, 2025,Greifswald/ Ryck

A lovely walk along the Ryck River, complete with harbor flair. 💙⛵️
The section along the main street is a beautiful tree-lined avenue.

🅿️ Greifswald Harbor Day Ticket €2.50

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August 6, 2024,Vom Museumshafen nach Wieck und dann zurück nach Greifswald

Info about MS "Stubnitz" Greifswald vsg-reederei.de/index.php/unsere-flotte

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October 24, 2021,Greifswald & Wieck 24.10.2021

Since Greifswald is so wonderfully located on the route to Rügen, today we made a detour to the beautiful Hanseatic and university town. In dream weather, both the city stroll and the way to Wieck were an absolute pleasure, peppered with wonderful childhood memories 🥰

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December 23, 2023,Greifswald Rundgang

Quickly do another round before the excessive gluttony begins.🐘

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January 2, 2026,entlang am Ryck

A relaxing yet impressive tour along the Greifswald Ryck River. The path leads through tranquil natural areas, past historical sites, and into the maritime atmosphere of the Hanseatic city. Along the riverbank, expansive views across the water repeatedly open up, accompanied by birdsong and the river's special serenity. A highlight is the historic Wieck Bridge, whose traditional wooden construction makes …

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December 15, 2025,15.12.2025 🌞 Um den Ryck 🌊

What amazing weather today! I simply had to get outside, so I quickly planned a rough route and off I went.

The starting and finishing point was the bus stop 🅿️ on Ladebower Chaussee at the Museum Harbor ⛵ (day ticket €2.50 👍).

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