Cycling your first EuroVelo route: tips for beginners
You see lovely pictures of people on cycling trips all across Europe. You are also wondering how they are doing that and have no idea where to start. We got you covered!
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Over a thousand years ago, pilgrims traveled all the way from England to Rome. After the Eternal City, the route continued to Jerusalem through the port of Brindisi, along the ancient Via Appia. Now, you can follow their footsteps by cycling EuroVelo 5 our 3,200 km version of this legendary route. The route passes through 7 different countries and links both modern and ancient institutions, with many cathedrals, churches, monuments and museums mixing along this route with the major European Institutions in Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg. Whether you want a short break or a long adventure, EuroVelo 5 offers something for everyone!
Discover EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea (Francigena) in images!
You see lovely pictures of people on cycling trips all across Europe. You are also wondering how they are doing that and have no idea where to start. We got you covered!
Are you planning to attend Velo-city 2024 in Ghent and wondering how to get there? The obvious choice would, of course, be the bicycle.
You dreamt of it and we did, too – here is the brand-new EuroVelo Route Planner to help you organise your future cycling trips along EuroVelo routes.
The Belgian stretch of EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea (Francigena) has been awarded Cycle Route of the year 2023 at Fiets en Wandelbeurs, the annual cycling and hiking fair in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The award highlights the concerted efforts of Belgian partners, coordinated by Pro Velo, Belgian EuroVel…
Two months, five countries, a dozen wheels, thirty concerts and over one thousand kilometres. From Brussels, Belgium to Biel, Switzerland, roughly following the route of EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena). Six musicians show how going on tour can be sustainable!
A section of EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena) in Brussels was inaugurated with the unveiling of one of the signs in a key event for #MoreCycling Tourism in the city
Earlier this year, the ECF was contacted by a group of Scouts in the Italian city of Como about their big plans for raising awareness about climate change using EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena). Read on to find out about their proactive approach to convincing the local government to improve the…
Go off the beaten track in Brussels to explore the capital's many different sides.
Do you dream of heading from England and cycling all the way to the South of Italy or from Norway to Spain while only following one route? It’s now quick and easy with EuroVelo 5 - Via Romeo Francigena or EuroVelo 3 - Pilgrims Route.
Arriving from France and heading back towards Luxembourg, or vice versa, the EuroVelo 5, also known as the Via Romea Francigena, crosses all three Belgian regions (Wallonia, Flanders and the Brussels-Capital region) over about 400 km, and is divided into 10 sections. Let’s make a brief progress rep…
Every day during the summer months, cyclists can be seen making their way up the roads that snake to the summit of Mont Ventoux, in the South of France. Riders from across the world travel to this part of Provence to tackle the storied climb made famous by the Tour de France. Those riders may spend…
Bijna 450 km aan fietsroutes (groene wegen en fietspaden) om het beste van de Elzas per fiets te ontdekken: kanalen en wijngaarden, charmante dorpjes, steden met karakter. De gids presenteert een complete tocht in 19 etappes en 3 varianten tussen Haut-Rhin en Bas-Rhin. De mooiste toeristische plaatsen worden bezocht. De gids bevat alle praktische informatie die u nodig hebt om uw reis voor te bereiden en uit te voeren. Taal: Frans
Grenzeloze fietservaring tussen het Pfälzerwald en de Jura, de Rijn en Lotharingen. Kaarten op schaal 1:75.000, hoogteprofielen, lokale kaarten, GPS-tracks, weer- en scheurbestendig, spiraalbinding. Taal: Duits
Kaart van alle fietsroutes in de Elzas, in elektronische vorm te downloaden. Het omvat EuroVelo 5, 6 en 15, evenals andere thematische fietsroutes en regionale en lokale lussen om per fiets te ontdekken.
Inhoud van de gids: een route van 750 kilometer in 15 etappes en 5 escapades tussen Mulhouse, Straatsburg, Wissembourg en de Duitse grens; 4 lussen van 3 tot 5 dagen met vertrek vanuit de belangrijkste steden van de Elzas; 32 gedetailleerde kaarten + 1 algemene kaart; praktische adviezen en alle nuttige adressen, logies, fietswinkels, toeristenbureaus; en culturele en historische informatie over het erfgoed van elke etappe.
This cycle map describes the French section of EuroVelo 5 between Sélestat and Basel (CH) (115 km). Scale of 1:75,000, laminated and tearproof. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map available at esterbauer.com/international.
Official ADFC cycle tour map for the Saarland and the Moselle at a scale of 1:150,000. This also covers a section of EuroVelo 5. Ideal for preparation with lots of information for cycling travellers, such as Bed+Bike establishments and tips on places of interest.
Presenting the national and regional cycle path network of Luxembourg at a scale of 1:50.000, this set of 2 maps (NORTH and SOUTH) informs the cyclist, among others, about the characteristics of the tracks, the differences in altitude and the distances of different cycling itineraries. The indication of CFL's railway network facilitates combinations of train and bicycle. All explanations on the map are in English, French and German.
This roadbook, 46 pages, offers 245 km of cycle fun between nature and thriving metropolises Lille and Brussels, between France and Belgium, alongside channels and rivers. This adventure is accessible to all kinds of cyclists. The route is divided in 5 medium-length stages (from 37 to 71 km), so you also have time to explore the region. So hop on your bike and venture into this border-crossing adventure!
This cycling guide describes the sections of EuroVelo 5 in Germany between Merzig and Saarbrücken and then in France up to Strasbourg (233 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:50,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
337 kilometers of pure fun between Brussels and Luxembourg City, especially in the cross-border region of the Ardennes. The route between these two capitals will trigger your sight and taste: the Sonian Forest, Brabantine art, UNESCO sites, Maasvallei, Condroz, the Ourthe Valley, the forests and flavours of the Ardennes… The route is divided into 8 medium-length stages (from 27 to 64 km), allowing you to stroll and visit. You will be traveling on safe, beautiful and pleasant roads that are fu…
Every year, the Wallonia Civil Service edits a general map of the RAVeL and cycling routes within Wallonia and a detailed map on the 1:100,000 scale for each province: Walloon Brabant, Hainaut, Liège, Luxembourg and Namur.
This cycling guide describes the sections of EuroVelo 5 in Luxembourg from Luxembourg city, through Germany and in France up to the lake Étang du Stock (230 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/internation…
This cycle map describes the French section of EuroVelo 5 between Strasbourg and Molsheim (30 km). Scale of 1:75,000, laminated and tearproof. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map available at esterbauer.com/international.
Bicycle tour in Alsace from Strasbourg to Colmar – Alsace shows its best side. Of your bicycle the sight is impregnable: villages, castles, vine… With 15km/h, nothing escapes to you. The odors, the lights, the meetings in the course of road, will make your way an unforgettable stay.
We have designed you a circuit almost entirely on tracks and lanes, one Tour of Alsace which will make you discover the magnificent road wines and where you can ride in peace and security with your friends and family. Alsace has the widest bike lanes of France, we have a course where you can also discover much of the rich tourist and cultural heritage of the region such Eguisheim preferred village of France or even two pearls of the vineyards Kaysersberg and Obernai.
Want to escape ? Free yourself in this stay, which allows you to discover Alsatian specialties which are reputed throughout Alsace
The Alsace wine route and the green landscapes of the vineyards are rich in cultural heritage that is just waiting to be discovered - a true journey through Alsace's finest locations!
The tour offers the visit of the 3 UNESCO sites of Puglia and Basilicata: Castel del Monte, Matera and Alberobello, connected one to the next by very quiet country roads running along National or Regional Parks. The Greenway running along the Apulian Aqueduct is today open to the public in the first stretch, and offers the very best possible views of the landscape of valle d’Itria. Level of difficulty: medium (relaxed activity).
From Strasbourg to Colmar, enjoy the stunning views of Alsace from your bicycle ! Not only will you be delighted by Alsace’s gastronomy and wine, but thanks to its amazing cycle path network you will also discover our nature and traditions. Cycle through vineyards, cute villages and savor the cultural wealth of Alsace !
The Via Francigena cycling itinerary takes you from the snowy peaks of Grand St. Bernard then through the Apennines. The scenery varies among millenary churches, continuing on the iconic dirt roads of Siena crossing the Val d’Orcia. You will be amazed by the beauty of Lake Bolsena and by the ancient road of the Via Cassia, still intact after 2000 years. Surprises continue, from the Roman amphitheater of Sutri, to the beautiful cycle path until your destination St. Peter Square.