Cycling the Drauradweg in Austria
Cycling Thread > The best of cycling tourism

Austria is one of Europe's top destinations for cycling tourism, combining scenic mountain valleys, riverside paths and well-preserved towns into a diverse and inviting network. From alpine adventures in regions like Vorarlberg to relaxed rides along rivers such as the Danube and the Drava, the country offers something for every type of cyclist. Austria's cycling infrastructure is thoughtfully planned, with clear signage, smooth surfaces and good connections between routes. Notable highlights… [» read more]

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Cycling through the mountains

Ciclovia Alpe-Adria in Italy

One of the top-ranked beauties and popular cycle routes in Europe is the Alpe-Adria bike route. Austrians call it the Alpe-Adria… [»]

Bicycle Lakes Route in Switzerland

Switzerland from a postcard - this is how the official website presenting Swiss cycling routes describes the Lakes Route and its… [»]

Cycling through the natural landscape

Vorarlberg, nestled between popular Tyrol and upscale Switzerland, remains a lesser-known but incredibly rewarding region for a… [»]

Cycling the Gothardpass in Switzerland

Nord-Süd-Route (literally the North-South Route) is one of the most well-known cycling routes in Switzerland. Marked as Route 3,… [»]

EuroVelo cycling routes

EuroVelo 10 route in Western Pomerania

EuroVelo 10, the international cycling route circling the Baltic Sea, is the most renowned bike route in Poland. West Pomerania… [»]

Rhein Bicycle Route in Switzerland

Seven days - that's all the time we needed to cycle the route along the Rhine in Switzerland - the most stunning cycling route in… [»]

Würzburg - cycling in Franconia

This was the best of our cycling trips to Germany. Franconia and the bike route along the Main River took us on a long romantic… [»]

Wicker beach chairs on the Baltic coast

In early May, we finally took our long-awaited cycling trip along the Baltic coast in Germany - on the Ostseeküstenradweg, a… [»]

Bicycle inspirations

The Lakes Route in Switzerland before Gstaad
Cycling Thread > The best of cycling tourism

Cycling routes in the mountains mix the excitement of climbing with the peace of nature. They often follow scenic river valleys, surrounded by mountain ridges. When they get more challenging, they reward you with amazing views, fresh air and a great sense of adventure. We’ve ridden many of these routes ourselves - often on quiet cycling paths like old railway tracks, dedicated bike roads or forgotten alpine routes - and loved how they let us avoid traffic and tourist crowds. Instead of car… [» read more]

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Bicycle panniers and trailers
Bike and wine experience
Cycling tourism in Brandenburg

Cycling by the sea

A beach on the Latvian Baltic coast

The Baltic Sea coast is one of the most fascinating regions of Latvia. Cities like Liepāja, Ventspils, and of course Riga, as… [»]

Advection fog over the Baltic Sea

More adventurous - that’s the simplest way to describe the EuroVelo 10 cycling route along the Baltic Sea in the Pomorskie (the… [»]

Cycling through the Peene Valley Natural Park

While regions like Mazovia are just beginning to plan their cycling infrastructure, West Pomerania is already thriving with its… [»]

Cycling route in the Netherlands along the flood barriers

To the kingdom of bicycles - the Netherlands - we arrived at the final stage of our European journeys with Interrail tickets.… [»]

Rail-to-trail cycling routes

Klausmarbach viaduct on the bicycle route

Disused railway lines are widely used in many European regions for creating new cycling routes. Germany leads the way in… [»]

The Blue Velo route in Western Pomerania

West Pomerania is another Polish region investing in cycling tourism. On disused railway lines, the first segments of the over… [»]

Cycling in South Tyrol, Italy

South Tyrol in northern Italy is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions in Europe. It entices with classic Alpine views,… [»]

Cycling through the Burgundy vineyards

Last year's journey along the Loire River bike route left us with fond memories of cycling tourism in France. So, we decided to… [»]