{"id":17851,"date":"2018-12-03T20:16:30","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T19:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=17851"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:01:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T10:01:58","slug":"best-bike-routes-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/best-bike-routes-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Bike Routes in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take in the staggering views, breathe in a lungful of fresh air, and explore Europe on a <a href=\"\/f\/bicycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bicycle.<\/a> Is there a more captivating kind of undertaking? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to its intricate network of incredible and well-travelled bike routes, a cycling journey in the Old Continent\u2014traversing verdant countryside, charming small towns, and perhaps even epic mountain passes\u2014is hard to rival. In fact, it\u2019s one of the top ways to really explore Europe and discover its best-kept secrets!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this sounds like your kind of adventure, there are a few routes worth ticking off your travel list. Here are five of the best bike routes in Europe to start you off.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p><em>Travel to: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/i\/europe-bicycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Europe on a cycling tour <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2>The Best Bike Routes in Europe<\/h2>\n<h3><b>Via Francigena<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Starting in Canterbury, England, and finishing in Rome<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Difficulty:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moderate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Length:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 514 km (319 miles) from Aulla<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Best time to travel:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April to October<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancient pilgrimage trails might be a dime a dozen in Europe, but this medieval route that also welcomes hikers and walkers stands above the rest for its historic highlights and stunning sights. Paved with signposts to make it easier to follow, the Via Francigena traditionally starts in Canterbury, England, with Rome as the final terminus, passing through regions in France and Switzerland. Yet for a two-week cycling trip, the town of Aulla in Northern Italy is the best place to start, passing through incredible places like Siena and its UNESCO World Heritage designated historic centre, as well as Val d\u2019Orcia in Tuscany.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i>Our tips:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While there are some rolling hills, they aren\u2019t difficult to climb. Adopt a leisurely pace and dedicate up to 11\/12 nights (if you\u2019re starting in Aulla) as there are many places worth pulling over for. For a challenge, start your <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">journey<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Great St Bernard Pass\u00a0in Switzerland.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18181\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18181\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-18181 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle1-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Monteriggioni along Via Francigena, Tuscany\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle1-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle1-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle1-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle1-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of Monteriggioni in Tuscany along Via Francigena | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/visittuscany\/14432519070\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a9 Visit Tuscany\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/training-for-a-long-distance-bike-ride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Training for a Long Distance Bike Ride: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h3><b>Danube Cycle Path<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Location: <\/b>Starting in Passau and finishing in Vienna, a<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long the Danube River<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to Moderate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Length: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 654 km (406 miles)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Best time to travel: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April to September<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following Europe\u2019s second-longest river and spanning 10 countries, the Danube Cycle Path is, without a doubt, a cycling trip of a lifetime. Yet it\u2019s also an easy one, with most of the path well developed and flat, especially on the Western side, and there are many wonders to behold. It\u2019s so easy, in fact, that many families with kids take on its segments, the most popular of which goes from Passau in Germany to Vienna in Austria. Take a leisurely pace, as there are many places worth exploring: ancient castles, grand churches, and old villages, to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i>Our tips: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy, 15-day trip<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, start in Passau, Germany, and head all the way to enchanting Budapest; swimming in lakes, learning a bit of history, and feasting on wine along the way. For a challenge, extend your trip for 1390 km (870 miles) more to see Croatia, Serbia, and Romania.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18185\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18185\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-18185 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle5-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man cycling at sunrise or sunset along the Danube River in Budapest\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle5-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle5-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle5-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle5-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cycling along the Danube in Budapest | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/0gLH1kqRldc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a9 Viktor Kern\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>Cornish Coastal Way<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cornwall, England<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Length: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">110 km (68 miles)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Best time to travel: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring to Early Autumn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coastal paths like England\u2019s Cornish Coastal Way are popular for a reason. Not only do they offer sweeping sea-to-shore panoramas and adorable seaside villages that are ideal for honing your photography skills, they also serve up succulent seafood that makes a long day\u2019s cycling trip especially worth it. Start your trip in Bode, near the Devon County border, and trace Cornwall\u2019s Northwestern coast all the way to Land\u2019s End along coastal roads and cliff paths, passing places like the fishing parish of Padstow and cliffside town of Newquay. Pull over for beautiful sunsets and larger-than-life cliffs, and lunch on fish and chips in between rides.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i>Our tips: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a longer, slightly more challenging trip, take the 288-kilometre Cornish Way, which starts and ends in the same places but also goes inland through Truro and Bodmin. A <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nine-day coastal cycling tour<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that roughly follows the <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South West Coastal Path<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of England\u2019s great walks, is also on hand.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18182\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-18182 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle2-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The sea in Cornwall, England\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle2-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle2-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle2-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle2-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Breathtaking views await cyclists in Cornwall! | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ben124\/17340564745\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a9 Berit Watkin\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/tourradar-travel-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TourRadar Experts Share Their Travel Goals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h3><b>Adige Cycle Path<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Italy, from Innsbruck to Bolzano<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Length: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150km (93 miles)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Best time to travel: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring to Autumn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dramatic alpine views, riverside tracks, and charming orchards and vineyards await cyclers along Northern Italy\u2019s Adige Cycle Path, where quiet shimmering lakes and fertile mountain slopes provide a backdrop for your cycling adventure. This route is one of Italy\u2019s best, taking you from Bolzano in South Tyrol to the romantic streets of Verona along trails that are well developed and easy enough for the whole family. Stops include Trento, where its late-medieval attractions will make you want to stay just a while longer; the resort destination of Rive, where you might find the time to windsurf; and of course, Lake Garda. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><b>Our tips: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A longer trail, if you\u2019re seeking a challenge, will start off in Innsbruck, Austria, tackling Brenner Pass and passing places like Gossensass, Thumberg, and the Reifenstein Castle. When in Verona, take a couple of days to see its historic\u2014and Shakespearean\u2014attractions.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18184\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18184\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-18184 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle4-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Walter Square, Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle4-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle4-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle4-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle4-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bolzano, Italy; the starting point of the Adige Cycle Path | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fran001\/35073122565\/in\/photostream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a9 Francisco Anzola\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>Baltic Coast Cycle Path<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along the Baltic Sea, starting in Flensburg and ending in Usedom<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Difficulty: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenging<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Length: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8000 km (5000 miles)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Best time to travel: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April to October<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring the <\/span><a href=\"\/t\/96840#p=3_\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baltics by bike<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an amazing way to explore the Baltic states, but for cycling enthusiasts, the one thing to definitely tick off the Baltic bucket list is the EuroVelo 10. It traces the entirety of the Baltic Sea coast, from Germany to Denmark, travelling through Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland, and Sweden. There are national parks, exquisite cities, and historic towns, not to mention sparkling white sand beaches where you might take a break, kick off your shoes, and take a refreshing dip. It\u2019s a massive and challenging undertaking, one that could last for months, but it\u2019s a once-in-a-lifetime trip worth doing if you\u2019re an avid cycler.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i>Our tips: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t got the time to invest, the shorter, 250-kilometre Germany section from L\u00fcbeck to Stralsund is full of stunners and is easy to take on. The section between Finland and Russia might be cold and snowy, so fat bikes are a good alternative.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18183\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18183\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-18183 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle3-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Flensburg, Germany\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle3-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle3-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle3-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/EuropeCycle3-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flensburg, the starting point of the Baltic Coast Cycle Path | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fleno\/19813898718\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a9 fleno.de\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/backpacking-europe-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Is Backpacking in Europe Safe?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of amazing experiences to be had all over Europe, but there are few better ways to explore this historic and fascinating continent than by bike! No matter which route you decide to take, a cycling tour in Europe is sure to be an unforgettable experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you been cycling in Europe? How did you find it? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take in the staggering views, breathe in a lungful of fresh air, and explore Europe on a bicycle. Is there a more captivating kind of undertaking? 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