Dammkrug – Fehrbellin – Protzen

A pleasant cycling tour between
Dammkrug near Neuruppin, Fehrbellin and Protzen.

The route runs mainly
through the open landscape of the Rhinluch and
follows the course of the K6801.
Along the way, you pass the Wustrauer Rhin,
the Rhinkanal, the Große Schleusengraben and
the Rhingraben.

This cycling tour connects the Dammkrug near Neuruppin with Fehrbellin and Protzen and takes you through the wide-open landscape of the Rhinluch.

From Dammkrug the route initially heads towards Fehrbellin. It crosses the Wustrauer Rhin and follows a course almost parallel to the K6801 for long stretches. The open landscape of meadows, fields, ditches and waterways defines this part of the tour.

Fehrbellin lies south of Neuruppin, at the transition between the Rhinluch and Ländchen Bellin. The village and its surroundings have been closely connected with the Rhin and the drainage of the marshland for centuries.

From Fehrbellin the tour continues along Lentzker Straße. It then follows Mühlenweg into a landscape criss-crossed by numerous waterways.

Further along, the route crosses the Rhinkanal, the Große Schleusengraben and the Rhingraben. This section in particular conveys a vivid impression of the distinctive landscape of the Rhinluch with its extensive network of canals and drainage ditches.

Finally, the route reaches Protzen, a district of the municipality of Fehrbellin. The route can also be ridden just as easily in the opposite direction.

Notes

The route is mostly pleasant to ride and has no significant climbs.

A large part of the route runs near or parallel to the K6801. Take particular care around road crossings and access roads, where you should watch out for vehicles.

Between Fehrbellin and Protzen the tour includes sections along Lentzker Straße and Mühlenweg. Several waterways and canals of the Rhinluch are crossed along the way.

After prolonged periods of rain, individual sections may be wet or muddy. Actual rideability may also vary due to agricultural traffic and seasonal conditions.

Riding conditions

Rideability information
The route is largely in good condition and pleasant to cycle. It is mostly flat, with no significant climbs. For longer stretches it runs near the K6801, without detracting from the landscape’s peaceful, rural character. Take care of traffic when crossing roads and at access points. On the rural sections between Fehrbellin and Protzen trail conditions may temporarily deteriorate after heavy rain or due to agricultural traffic. The tour can be ridden in both directions.

GPS point 152.9477370, 12.8687499

GPS point 252.9294725, 12.8113081

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Cycling infrastructure

Separate cycleway
Path designated for bicycles
Physically separated cycle track on this side of the street
Marked cycle lane on this side of the street
Lane shared with buses or other motor vehicles; also a shoulder open to bicycles
One-way street allowing cycling in both directions
Road designated for bicycles
Steps with a bicycle wheeling ramp
Cycle street

Roads, paths and surface quality

Surface patterns on the background map describe quality classes, not a definite material. On the route line, missing or uncertain surface assignments remain unknown and grey.