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For almost half a century, Europe was forcibly divided into East and West. EuroVelo 13 retraces this ‘Iron Curtain’, a border stretching from the Barents Sea to the Black Sea. Following this route for more than 9,950 km is a living history lesson but also provides a welcome reminder of the peace and reconciliation that have followed the fall of the ‘Curtain’. As one of the longest EuroVelo route, the Iron Curtain Trail has something to offer every type of cycle tourist, from the vineyards in southern Czechia and northern Austria to the mountainous border of Bulgaria and Greece; and from the bustling ports of the Baltic States to the stark beauty of Lapland.
The Iron Curtain Trail has received significant support from the European Institutions over the years. Back in 2005, the European Parliament recognised the ‘Iron Curtain Trail’ as a model project for sustainable tourism and called upon the Member States for support. This was an initiative of Green MEP Michael Cramer who had previously established the Berlin Wall Trail in the German capital. Michael is still actively involved in the development of EuroVelo 13 – Iron Certain Trail. For more information, including a database of news articles linked to the route, please visit his website: www.michael-cramer.eu (in German).
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This English-language brochure presents the history of various countries separated by the Iron Curtain. With supplementary overview maps and route descriptions of all stages of the Iron Curtain Trail, this brochure is the perfect travel preparation for EuroVelo 13.
Here you can download the PDF Map of EuroVelo 10 - Baltic Sea Cycle Route and EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail in the West Pomerania region of Poland (the two routes follow the same itinerary in the region).
This guidebook gives you information about the Tricity formed by Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia. Find out about cycle routes in the area, places to visit and much more.
Tourist cycling maps are an ideal solution to get to know the attractions of the Pomorskie Region. The maps are printed in Polish, but their translation is available on the website pomorskie.travel (English).
Tourist cycling maps are an ideal solution to get to know the attractions of the Pomorskie Region. The maps are printed in Polish, but their translation is available on the website pomorskie.travel (English).
Tourist cycling maps are an ideal solution to get to know the attractions of the Pomorskie Region. The maps are printed in Polish, but their translation is available on the website pomorskie.travel (English).
Tourist cycling maps are an ideal solution to get to know the attractions of the Pomorskie Region. The maps are printed in Polish, but their translation is available on the website pomorskie.travel (English).
A 290 kilometer long section of the "Iron Curtain Trail" leads along the border of the Burgenland in Austria and Hungary. The leaflet comprises Information on the different route sections with maps and detailed descriptions. Click on the link to download it.
This guide covers Finland and the Baltic Sea Coast. The maps in the revised edition are scaled larger at 1:120,000 from Helsinki to Riga, and from Grense Jakobselv to Vaalimaa it remains at 1:400,000. This volume describes the 3700-kilometre-long part of the route from the Barents Sea to Riga.
This guide covers the Baltic Sea Cycle Route, from Riga to Lübeck. It includes precise maps, a detailed description of the route, a comprehensive list of overnight accommodation, numerous detail maps of cities and towns and information about the most significant sights. The detail maps are produced in a scale of 1:85,000.
This guide covers the German-German Border Trail, along the "Green Belt". This volume describes the 1,100-kilometre-long section of the itinerary from Lübeck to Hof, where the borders of Saxony, Bavaria and the Czech Republic meet.
Flyer about the area of South Moravia and the Weinviertel in Austria. The Iron Curtain Trail leads over 200 km through South Moravia and the Weinviertel between Drosendorf and Břeclav. On this section you cycle through the Podyjí National Park and the Dyje Valley as well as through the UNESCO World Heritage landscape Lednice-Valtice and the historic wine towns of Znojmo, Retz and Mikulov.
English-language handbook on various long-distance cycle routes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as a PDF download. Among the eight long-distance cycle routes described are also several routes that run via EuroVelo routes.
Cycling in Europe? There is an app for that! Our official app is free and designed to help you discover the most developed EuroVelo routes. Thousands of kilometres of cycle routes in the palm of your hand – what are you waiting for? Download the app, get on your bike and start exploring!
Cycling in Europe? There is an app for that! Our official app is free and designed to help you discover the most developed EuroVelo routes. Thousands of kilometres of cycle routes in the palm of your hand – what are you waiting for? Download the app, get on your bike and start exploring!
This guide covers the section from Hof to Szeged. The route leads over the heights of the Bohemian Forest, past Moravia and the Slovak capital Bratislava, and here one must cross the Danube. The route takes you along the southern border of Hungary across Slovenia and Croatia.
This guide covers the South-Estern Europe section of the itinerary, along the European "Green Belt": some spectacularly beautiful and varied landscapes and unique habitats that were able to emerge in the former border strip. The maps in the revised edition are scaled at 1:120,000 and the volume describes the 2,100-kilometre-long part of the route from Szeged to Rezovo at the Black Sea.
On Austrian territory there are train stations along the route about every five kilometres. The combination with the many Bed+Bike accommodation establishments allows for very flexible travel, depending on the weather or personal preferences. The certified Bett+Bike accommodation establishments welcome cyclists for just one night, offer safe parking spaces and help with minor breakdowns.
The map presents the major EuroVelo, Greenways, River and Culture cycle routes of Czechia together with services for cyclists "Cyclists Welcome". It is issued annually by the EuroVelo coordinator in Czechia, Partnerství, o.p.s. The map is available in English and Czech and can be ordered from the e-shop.
The Polish Baltic coast is located in northern Poland. We can find here island of Wolin, the eastern part of the island of Uznam, the Hel penisula, numerous coastal lakes, cliffs and sand dunes. A lot of dunes are in the Slowinzer National Park near Leba. In total, the Polish Baltic Sea coast has more than 500 km of sandy beaches and is suitable for both water sports and sunbathing. Come with us and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the Polish Baltic Sea coast!
Bike tours through forests, bike paths along lakes, unique landscapes, villages like those from bygone centuries, baroque splendor in restored cities. The Baltic States have all of this to offer You. Take a ride and discover three extraordinary countries: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Thanks to the highly interesting guided tours, you will not only get to know the three Baltic countries on this bike tour, but also their history and, above all, their people.
Our journey is a tribute to the most spectacular view of the Danube along the Romanian section – the Danube Gorges. The Danube Gorges Reserve is not only about the landscape, but also about local communities, culture, and traditions. In the 6 days journey you will discover secret villages where local minority peacefully live and keep their traditions, have awesome view of the Danube, visit monasteries, have boat trips to hidden caves, and old reminiscences of the Roman Empire.
Explore the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on very scenic routes. The tour includes the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their Old towns designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO; the Curonian Spit which was previously closed to visitors; nowadays it is often called the Lithuanian Sahara; the beautiful Gauja River valleys and the largest and most beautiful Estonian island of Saaremaa.
A self-guided cycle tour through some of the most beautiful areas of Lithuania before crossing into Latvia to explore its hidden treasures: Kurzeme (Courland) with its historical towns, Liepaja and Kuldiga, and finally Jūrmala seaside resort and Riga, the capital city and former Hanseatic port. The journey begins by cycling on cycle trail along the Baltic coast. The route continues through beautiful countryside in Western Latvia with its changing landscape, small villages and old towns.
