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!
These EuroVelo GPX tracks are made available under the Open Database License. While ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centers and Coordinators (NECCs) make every effort to ensure the tracks and their levels of development are both current and accurate, errors or outdated information can occur. The user is fully responsible for his or her own safety when making use of the tracks and for following national traffic rules and signing. Please download and read the complete disclaimer before using the tracks.
Explore Europe from the far North to the sunny South. The approximately 7,650 km of the Sun Route will whisk you from the land of the midnight sun to island hopping in the Mediterranean. Culture, sunlight, mountains and a good dose of history make for an unforgettable adventure. There is so much to do: visiting nine European countries (including stops in the cycling havens of Malmö, Copenhagen, Berlin and Bolzano); tackling the Alps, reaching the tip of the ‘Italian boot’, and experiencing the sunny archipelago of Malta to mention just a few highlights. What are you waiting for?
Don't forget to check the ferry timetables: it is the most convenient way to cross the Baltic Sea between Helsingborg (Sweden) and Helsingor (Denmark), and from Gedser to Rostock in Germany. In the South, take a sunny break on the deck and enjoy the crossing from Pozzallo in Italy to Malta.
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!
Rohan Daniel takes us along on his epic 5,000+ km adventure from the highlands of Spain to Northern Europe's highest peak, marking the closing of a life chapter for him. He weathered mental and climactic challenges, and grew as a person in the process. Accompanying this article is a feature-length …
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.
In the final article of the series dedicated to Paul Anton's cycling trip from Hamburg to his hometown in Romania, Paul shares some useful practical tips on navigating Eastern Europe on a bike. He makes an interesting and humourous comparison between EuroVelo routes and what he calls "EuroYolo ro…
Thinking about attending Velo-city 2023 Leipzig? Why not make an adventure on two wheels out of it by going by bike? This article will give you some tips on how to get to Leipzig by bike using different EuroVelo cycling routes.
Here comes the second article of the series dedicated to Paul Anton's cycling trip from Hamburg to his hometown in Romania! Find out more about his first highlights on his 2,300km cycling trip crossing 6 countries, 4 capital cities, along 3 major rivers, on 2 wheels, aiming to raise money to dona…
This month sees the start of a new article series as Paul Anton, an inspiring writer, takes us onboard from Hamburg to his hometown in Romania! His 2,300km cycling trip will take him across 6 countries, 5 borders, 4 capital cities, along 3 major rivers, on 2 wheels, powered by a single goal: to ra…
Silvia J. Gonzales is a 52-year-old from Alicante, Spain, who embarked on a 90-day journey across Europe on EuroVelo routes. Silvia decided to tick off a few European cities from her ‘Want to go’ list biking there over the summer. She tells us more about her trip below.
If you want to plan the daily sections for your dream cycle trip on EuroVelo routes, but you’re not sure what to do with the GPX files saved on your computer, read along. This article is made for you...
The Lake Garda hanging cycle path (3km in length, reachable by the EuroVelo 7 – Sun Route and part of the 140km cycle path ‘Garda by bike’ which encircles Lake Garda) is often considered as one of the most beautiful in Europe. The cliff edge cycle path, a true and rare marvel, above the world-famou…
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.
This cycling guide describes the section of the EuroVelo cycle route in Germany from Lutherstadt Wittenberg and in Czechia up to Prague (394 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:75,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound. Also available in German.
Maps from Cuxhaven to Magdeburg on a scale of 1:75.000, with routes in both directions and possibility to download GPS tracks. This itinerary is part of EuroVelo 7 - Sun Route.
Maps from Magdeburg to the Czech border, on a scale of 1:75.000, with routes in both directions and possibility to download GPS tracks. This itinerary is part of EuroVelo 7 - Sun Route.
The official handbook for the Elbe Cycle Route is a cycling tour book that offers a lot of useful information on the long-distance cycle route. Among other things, cyclists will find information on accommodations, sights and cyclist-friendly service facilities along the route. In addition, there are maps showing the course of the route. The handbook can be downloaded as a PDF or ordered as a printed version.
DenmarkByBike is the Danish national webpage for planning a cycle tour in Denmark. It includes information on official cycling routes and can also be used as a cycle route planner.
Website for long distance cycle route between Berlin and Copenhagen. Includes pedelec charging stations along the way.
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.
This cycling guide describes the Austrian section of EuroVelo 6 and EuroVelo 7 from Passau to Vienna (325 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:50,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound. Also available in German, Italian and Dutch.
This cycling guide describes the Swedish section of EuroVelo 7 and EuroVelo 12 in Sweden between Gothenburg (Göteborg) and Helsingborg (390 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and informative maps at a scale of 1:50,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and services, LiveUpdate, spiral-bound, laminated and tearproof. English translation of the map legend and the user's manual at esterbauer.com/international.
This guide describes the section of EuroVelo 7 in Denmark from Copenhagen and in Germany up to Berlin (690 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:75,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, spiral-bound, laminated and tearproof. English translation of the map legend and the user's manual at esterbauer.com/international.
This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 7 in Czechia between Mĕlník and Vyšší Brod and in Austria up to Linz (417 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise maps at a scale of 1:50,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and services, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, spiral-bound, laminated. English translation of the map legend and the user's manual available at esterbauer.com/international.
This cycling guide describes the section of the EuroVelo cycle route in Austria between Passau and Gigerach (283 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:50,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound. Also available in German.
This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 7 from Landeck (Austria) to Verona (Italy). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:75,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, spiral-bound, laminated and tearproof. English translation of the map legend and the user's manual at esterbauer.com/international.
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.
This guide describes the section of EuroVelo 7 in Germany between Berlin and Lutherstadt Wittenberg (133 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:75,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, spiral-bound, laminated and tearproof. English translation of the map legend and the user's manual at esterbauer.com/international.
This guide describes EuroVelo 7 in Germany between Lutherstadt Wittenberg and Bad Schandau (220 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:75,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, spiral-bound, laminated and tearproof. English translation of the map legend and the user's manual at esterbauer.com/international.
This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 7 in Austria between Salzburg and Möllbrücke (141 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: maps at a scale of 1:50,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and services, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, spiral-bound, laminated. Available in Italian and German. English translation of the map legend and the user's manual at esterbauer.com/international.
This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 7 cycle route in Austria from Möllbrücke and in Italy up to Brixen (184 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: maps at a scale of 1:50,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and services, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, spiral-bound, laminated. English translation of the map legend and the user's manual of the cycling guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 7 in Italy between Bolzano and Rivoli Veronese (155 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:75,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, spiral-bound, laminated and tearproof. English translation of the map legend and the user's manual at esterbauer.com/international.
A 2-week trip along the EuroVelo 7 from Prague to the vibrant German capital Berlin. Along this route, which largely runs along the majestic banks of the Elbe, you will discover many historical sites and remarkable architectural sites. Exceptional hilly landscapes between lakes and mountains along very well-developed cycle paths will enhance this picturesque and exotic journey.
Start your journey in Berlin, the emblematic capital, and then into the heart of Mecklenburg, where canals, rivers, ponds and huge lakes such as the Müritz, Germany's largest, intertwine. In Denmark, from the breakers of the island of Mön to the white sandy beaches the route will take you to the heart of Copenhagen. Experience the cultural and commercial history of Northern Europe: from Prussia to the Hanseatic cities you will discover a fantastic architectural, maritime, and literary heritage.
You cycle from the city of Mozart through the lovely Salzach Valley and Gastein Valley into the sunny heart of Carinthia. Enjoyment is definitely in the foreground. Towns full of culture, picturesque lake landscapes and regional delicacies make the cycle route something very special.