The cyclist fell seven meters
The cliffs of the Baltic Sea collapse – tourists fall into the depths
November 22, 2025 – 15:24Reading time: 1 minute.
A tourist rides his bicycle along the cliffs of the Baltic Sea. He stepped off the paved bike path when suddenly part of the beach gave way – taking the woman with him.
A woman had an accident between the Baltic Sea resort of Nienhagen and the municipality of Börgerende on Saturday morning. According to police, the 48-year-old man fell seven meters when a piece of the Baltic Sea cliff there broke off.
According to officials, the accident occurred around 11.00. A tourist from Fulda is riding a bicycle along a cliff. Based on current findings, he exited the paved bike path.
Then it happened: the cliff collapsed and part of it fell – taking the tourist with it. As reported by NDR, several fire departments, rescue services, rescue helicopters and police rushed to the crash site.
According to the regional newspaper “Nordkurier”, the cyclist who had the accident initially remained motionless on the beach.
Ultimately, the 48-year-old man escaped with minor injuries, according to police. He was taken to the Bad Doberan Clinic for further examination.
The affected area is closed. “However, cycling and hiking trails on the Baltic Sea can still be used, subject to general precautions being taken,” police said.
The Rostock district is now reviewing further measures to protect the area, NDR reported. The danger along the affected section has been known for a long time: signs will indicate this.
