EUROVELO’S REMARKABLE CYCLING ROUTES

Celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, EuroVelo is one of the European Cyclists’ Federation’s flagship initiatives that boasts 17 remarkable bicycle routes comprising over 90,000 km, 64% of which are developed. With a vision to have a fully developed and high-quality cycle route network by 2030, EuroVelo’s popularity garners 2.1 million web visitors annually with 7,500+ newsletter subscribers. As it has continued to grow and expand, the organization launched GPX tracks for EuroVelo routes in the summer of 2022, along with the #EuroVeloForYouth campaign last fall. Here’s a snapshot of five of its most popular routes.

Atlantic Coast Route - EuroVelo 1

Stretching the length of Europe’s west coast, the amazing and daunting Atlantic Coast EuroVelo 1 route covers 11,000km and connects some of the world’s most beautiful seascapes in Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, France, Spain and Portugal. Beginning at the northernmost point of Europe at Norway’s North Cape on the Barents Sea coast, you’ll ride south as you say goodbye to the midnight sun. Discover 14 UNESCO sites along the way as you take in the wild Irish coastline, the coast of France with its fabulous cycling trail La Vélodyssée, and the sun-kissed beaches of Portugal. Discover dramatic landscapes along with historic, natural, cultural and gastronomic attractions from bustling port cities to cozy fishing villages for cycling memories of a lifetime.

Atlantic–Black Sea Route - EuroVelo 6

EuroVelo’s Atlantic to Black Sea journey is one of its most popular routes, given its flat topography and amazing coasts, rivers and castles, including top-class infrastructure. Featuring 11 UNESCO sites, the 4,700km adventure traverses 10 countries including famous sections along the Loire and the Danube Rivers that are known to cycling tourists the world over. There’s so much to experience, including enjoying the best wines in France after cycling through vineyards, Vienna’s stunning museums, Ulm’s tallest cathedral in the world, along with Serbia’s welcoming people and staggering Djerdap National Park. Along with six rivers and plenty of amenities, EuroVelo 6 features some of Europe’s greatest cities, stunning landscapes, national parks and cascading waterfalls, making this route every cyclist’s dream journey.

Mediterranean Route - EuroVelo 8

The 7,600km Mediterranean Route from Spain to Türkiye is a stunning southern European coastal cycling journey that invites you with sparkling emerald seas, kilometres of golden sand, mysterious islands, wonderful food and ancient cities. Featuring 23 UNESCO sites and traversing 10 countries, who can resist the Mediterranean’s charm as you embrace the romance of Venice’s canals or pull your bike up alongside a waiting beach? From Barcelona’s mind-blowing architecture to the Roman Agora of Izmir, Türkiye, there are still plenty of undiscovered gems to be found along the way, such as Croatia’s 1,000 kilometres of lush coastline and attractive hinterland. Your bike beckons as the EuroVelo 8 route welcomes you to experience the wonders of cycling tourism at many popular tourist destinations en route and so much more.

Region Europe

Accommodation

Amazing variety of options to suit every budget from pitching a tent, to fancy hotels.

DINING

Incredible culinary experiences await you from the finest French wines to seafood delights in Portugal and everything in between

CYCLING

• 11,000km Atlantic Coast Route

• 4,700 Atlantic-Black

Sea Route

• 7,600km Mediterranean Route 1,500 Rhine Cycle Route

• 1,050km Meuse Cycle Route

• La Vélodyssée in France

• Croatia’s 1,000km of coastline

12 additional EuroVelo routes

• 90,000km of bicycle routes

ATTRACTIONS

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Djerdap National Park

• Joan of Arc Region

Three Countries Bridge

• RijnWaalpad

• Rotterdam’s underwater tunnel

• Izmir’s Roman Agora

• Bonnefanten Museum

Rhine River source

• Vienna’s stunning museums

• French vineyards

• Ulm Minster

GETTING THERE

Nearest airports: Heathrow Int’l Airport (LHR)

• Paris Charles de Gaulle Int’l Airport (CDG)

• Frankfurt Int’l Airport (FRA)

• Brussels Int’l Airport (BRU)

EUROVELO/ EUROPEAN CYCLISTS’ FEDERATION www.eurovelo.com

Rhine Cycle Route - EuroVelo 15

From the source of the Rhine in the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the Rhine Cycle Route runs 1,500km along one of the longest rivers in Europe and meets the highquality European Certification Standard, meaning that it’s suitable for riders of all fitness levels and abilities. Explore the beauty of this river landscape, along with picturesque towns and villages lining its banks as you cycle through timeless adventures that meld a cultural and economic dialogue between the Alpine regions and Northern Europe for over 2,000 years. Highlights include Rotterdam’s underwater cycling tunnel, the RijnWaalpad, one of the oldest cycle highways, and the Three Countries Bridge, the world’s longest self-supported cycling & walking bridge which connects Germany and France via Switzerland. An incredible culinary experience is offered as well — this enchanted route connects nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites through four countries including Switzerland, Germany, France and the Netherlands.

Meuse Cycle Route - EuroVelo 19

The Meuse Cycle Route is one of the newest members of the EuroVelo family since joining the network in 2019. Although it is one of the shortest at 1,050km, it’s one of the top five most popular routes. Welcoming cyclists of all levels, the attractive and varied route follows one of the most important rivers in Europe as you discover France, Belgium and the Netherlands. If you are a fan of old castles, the route embraces the region of Joan of Arc in France, while in Belgium you can visit Namur, one of three UNESCO World Heritage sites on EuroVelo 19. Take time for some memorable photos in the vibrant city of Maastricht while visiting the Bonnefanten museum. Whether you’re pitching a tent, enjoying a fancy hotel, or having a memorable night in an unusual accommodation such as a castle, stop to enjoy many culinary treasures on the Meuse Cycle Route.