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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

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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: June 23, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.64 km for 13 m

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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 the other way around). Sections of the towpath were renovated in late spring 2024 and the path is therefore in very good condition. You can stroll here and watch the ships, or cycle and jog. Anglers are also very common here. A very beautiful path always directly along the Ryck! By the way, it is also very interesting how the towpath got its name!😉

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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 towpath were renovated in late spring 2024 and the path is therefore in very good condition. You can stroll here and watch the ships, or cycle and jog. Anglers are also very common here. A very beautiful path always directly along the Ryck! By the way, it is also very interesting how the towpath got its name!😉

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3.55 km

Wieck Wooden Drawbridge

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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 still existing and functioning wooden bascule bridges. You can rightly call it a landmark of Greifswald or Wieck. The residents of the Eldena side do not like to hear it at all when Wieck is always mentioned, although Eldena should also be mentioned.

Fun fact: several times a year there are motorists who ignore the bollard signs, want to drive quickly afterwards and wreck their car. The bollard is just very stable. :)

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9.96 km

Greifswald Harbor Pedestrian Bridge

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In the evening when the weather is nice you should take the bridge to sit on the shore and have a good time with the available offers;)

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10.5 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.
At first it was referred to as the prisoner tower, later as the powder tower. Between 1775 and 1826 it was extensively rebuilt by the university and served as an observatory. After that time it was only used as a warehouse.
In the history of this historic tower there have been bitter battles over its possession and use. After it threatened to be demolished, renovation began in the early 1990s.
The harbor master of the museum harbor is now based in the tower.

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11.3 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

6.99 km

4.17 km

658 m

407 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

2.81 km

2.67 km

310 m

221 m

Elevation

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Comments

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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Ryck Towpath – Wieck Hand-operated Drawbridge loop from Greifswald

Ryck Towpath

Towpath Along the Ryck

Wieck Wooden Drawbridge

Wieck Hand-operated Drawbridge

Greifswald Harbor Pedestrian Bridge

Museum Harbour Greifswald

Fangenturm (Prison Tower), Greifswald

Greifswald Marina

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