If you are using your smartphone to navigate, download the kml files. Earlier this month, i spent five days riding a section of the eurovelo 7 route through northeast germany my first of hopefully many eurovelo tours. The network is scheduled for substantial completion by 2020 and when finished, the eurovelo networks total length will exceed 70,000 km 43,496 mi. Approximately 20,000km of the planned 60,000km are in place. Guide on eurovelo 15 rhine cycle route cicerone the guidebook contains stagebystage instructions to the full route from the rivers source in the swiss alps to the mouth in the netherlands. It is possible to combine eurovelo information with other route information using. This new tool facilitates tour planning by bringing together the. Culture, sunlight, mountains and a good dose of history make for an unforgettable adventure. Eurovelo eurovelo is a european cycle route network with an aim to offer a. The eurovelo routes on the northern european coasts typically have cooler, wetter weather. As of november 2019 more than 45,000 km 27,962 mi were in place. The certification will remain valid for five years before it has to be renewed, but the.
Eurovelo 15 the rhine cycle route cycling in alsace. The eurovelo network is a project developed by the european cyclists federation ecf. Eurovelo 15 the rhine cycle route huningue lauterbourg from huningue to lauterbourg, the eurovelo 15 passes through huningue, runs along the hunningue canal and the alsace little camargue reserve, cuts through hardt forest, passes close to ottmarsheim and its famous romanesque church and then on to fessenheim, hometown of victor schoelcher, to meet up. The coastline of the baltic sea takes in beaches, cliffs, woodland, ports and marinas as well as thousands of islands large and small. Eight of the 14 eurovelo routes pass through france andrew sykes, author of a book about his ride along the eurovelo 5, says each french leg makes an excellent standalone ride. This route is based on data from openstreetmap, a world map that you can edit. The routes weave through very varied natural landscapes and present you with ample opportunity to meet many locals.
Eurovelo routes pass through belgium eurovelo belgium. Some eurovelo routes are wellsignposted and easy to follow. Manual count records of cyclists are kept during the user intercept survey. This morning as i was buying some fresh fruit and veggies from a produce store near the centre of baja, hungary stephen was meeting some friendly aussie bike tourists out in the square. Eurovelo is a network of 16 long distance cycle routes connecting and uniting the whole european continent. Eurovelo, the european cycle route network, was initiated by the european cyclists federation ecf to develop a network of highquality cycling routes linking all countries in europe. The eurovelo promotional overview map was published in 2009. Eurovelo routes the 16 eurovelo routes are each arranged according to a theme and given an odd or even route number depending on their direction they are as follows. Only eurovelo routes in their entirety or their major sections at least 300 km long and with clearly defined origins and destinations, e. New website makes planning your next cycling holiday much easier. When completed, the eurovelo networks total length will almost be 90,000 km 55,923 mi.
The routes can be used by cycle tourists as well as by local people making daily journeys. Faqs about the eurovelo route network adventure cycling. With nine eurovelo routes, germany is the country for cycling tours in europe. The eurovelo 1 route belongs to a european network of 15 long distance cycle routes connecting and uniting the whole european continent from norway to portugal, the atlantic coast route connects some of the worlds most beautiful seascapes. Overview with all routes from the group eurovelo of routeyou. The eurovelo is made by 15 routes that goes through 42 counties, making travelling europe by bike not only possible, but quite easy as well. Theres also a book of all of the guides to the routes. It passes through the different cultures that have grown up along the shores. From burgundy, france, by the rhine river route in switzerland, to the danube in germany. If you are able to recharge and pick up more cache maps on line, a tablet is great for picking routes and for knowing just where you are.
The available euro velo routes network is shown on the map. European cyclists federation europe is the worlds second most densely populated continent and cycling across it from west to east or visa versa will give you a fascinating insight into the people that make up this diverse continent. This costs 7 but i dont know how widely available these are. Eurovelo, the european cycle route network page 416 the 16 eurovelo routes 1. Lukas sentner is a european slow traveller and cycling enthusiast. Sopot, swinoujscie, ustka combine to provide an unforgettable cycling trip. As 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. The eurovelo routes in brief list and the eurovelo map are both from the eurovelo routes and distances page on the website the main points on the eurovelo routes table is from the schlaufuchs website. Eurovelo is a brilliant initiative for cyclists, a network of 16 longdistance cycle routes, known as eurovelo routes, crisscrossing europe. I was quite happy with the trip overall and thought it was a great introduction to bicycle touring. France is spoilt with 9 eurovelo routes crossing the country, offering over 6,000km to explore. Its important to bear in mind that for most of its length the eurovelo 5 is a completely separate route from the via francigena. The ecf has written a route development manual for those working on developing eurovelo routes. Using the links below, you can download the gps tracks for the most popular eurovelo routes.
Eurovelo is a registered trade mark of ecf, and only routes approved by the ecf have the right to call themselves eurovelo. And with 10 different eurovelo routes crossing france, the choice is all yours. Ecf that need to be fulfilled by eurovelo routes to receive an official. The gps tracks files for the eurovelo routes are stored on the hightail website. Since 2018 he has covered over 10,000 km around the globe powering his bike on passion. During their holidays bicycle tourists often combine cycling with other activities. The pdf guides can be downloaded from the cycle touring section of the website enfrdeitesptru is. The eurovelo is a net of cycleways with more than 70 thousand kilometres 43 thousand miles of extension which crosses the whole european continent. Eurovelo is frequently but not systematically mentioned in national and regional. All roads lead to biarritz at least they do if you follow eurovelo 1 or eurovelo 3.
This route may be incomplete, feel free to improve it. The eurovelo 6 ev6 cuts through the middle of europe and benefits from gentle gradients, mild weather and good infrastructure. Eurovelo 4 central europe route bikemap your bike routes. Over 86,000 km or 53,000 miles of cycle routes across europe are now summarised in one map. Eurovelo is a network of longdistance cycling routes currently 14 crisscrossing europe, in various stages of completion. The eurovelo 6 route from the atlantic ocean to the black sea. In the augustseptember issue of adventure cyclist, we ran a short introduction to the eurovelo route network as the first in a series of articles about our european counterparts bicycle travel infrastructure this list of frequently asked questions and answers is a great starting point for learning about the eurovelo network. A few years ago, i biked the danube river from germany to budapest eurovelo 6 and the rhine river from switzerland to the netherlands ev 15. Eurovelo currently comprises of 16 routes and it is envisaged that the network will be substantially complete by 2020. Eurovelo 10 part germany brandshagen, mecklenburgvorpommern, germany 117 km unknown unknown. The network is developed and coordinated by the european cyclists federation ecf and when complete the network will total over 70,000 km 40,000 miles.
Eurocycle offline maps for eurovelo cycle routes apps. A general flyer about eurovelo 15 rhine cycle route in pdf format. Thanks for rating, the route was added to your favorite routes. Discovering europe on a bicycle the rhine cycle route makes it. As of may 20 more than 45,000 km 27,962 mi were in place. His longest journey led him across scandinavia for the unicef charity action dreams are borderless. If youre using a dedicated gps device including garmin, download the gpx files. Eurovelo routes with gps track have grown to 83,158 km in total. They are a few days into their 3week trip from budapest to istanbul. The eurocycle app allows you to download offline maps for each route and use them on the go to find the way without needing an internet connection. The eurovelo network is made up of 16 different themed longdistance cycling routes that cover 42 european countries and over 70,000 kilometers or riding terrain. For most of the route eurovelo 10 overlaps with eurovelo iron curtain.
I was wasting too much time trying to hold the route. Which eurovelo route is the easiest to navigate, nicest scenery etc. The european cyclists federation is developing a network of cycling routes 1 connecting all parts of the continent of europe. The european cyclists federation is developing a network of bicycling routes connecting all parts of the continent of europe. The full name of the eurovelo 5 is the via francigena romea. Eurovelo is a european cycle route network with an aim to offer a. Do you want to combine relaxed cyclotourism and enjoyment, the french cuisine or tasting. The eurovelo routes pass by quaint villages like durbuy and cultural and historical cities such as namur and brussels. The european cycle route network, is a project of the european cyclists. Eurovelo is a network of currently 16 longdistance cycling routes crisscrossing europe. Eight of germanys 16 federal states have developed a germanywide cycle route planner. European cyclists federation the sun route will whisk you from the land of the midnight sun to island hopping in the mediterranean. It crosses europe from north to south and from west to east, primarily using existing paths for the exclusive use of cyclists and pedestrians, but also integrating and upgrading disused railway tracks, forest pathways, towpaths, etc. Discover their stories, cultures and culinary traditions, from handcraft beers to local cheeses.
Guidelines for sustainable cycling tourism danube transnational. Eurovelo routes with gps track have grown to 83,158 km in. A eurovelo newsletter is published for professionals on a regular basis. The eurovelo routes are a combination of dedicated cycle paths and minor roads with little traffic. The eurovelo network consists of 15 breathtaking bicycle tracks through europe from sicilia to the north cape, from london through france and germany to warsaw. From sarreguemines, famous for its earthenware, it winds through the magnifi cent valley of the river saar, crosses alsace bossue and then the lorraine regional nature park. Lake toma via innumerable waterfalls and, joining up with many other. The network is used not only by cyclotourists but also by the local cyclists practicing everyday riding for fun and commuting to work. The eurovelo 5 leads along the towpaths of the sarre and rhinemarne canals.
The sarre canal was once used to carry coal from lorraine to alsace and germany and was inaugurated in 1866. Maps for eurovelo cycle network are now available at openandromaps starting with the ev6. You should always give credit where credits due so here is a list of the sources from which ive freely borrowed the information for this article. Eurovelo is the european cycle route network a network of 15 long distance cycle routes that connect the whole continent. Here you can download the pdf map of eurovelo 10 baltic sea cycle route and. Each route you rate 4 stars or above will be added to your favorite routes. Eurovelo is a network of 14 long distance cyclotouristic routes all over europe. Part of an indepth guide to the italian section of the eurovelo 8 cycling route. At biroto we provide almost all eurovelo routes with detailed gps tracks on one website. Eurovelo, a project of the european cyclists federation communication ecf communicates eurovelo throughout europe and globally provides overview information in electronic and printed eurovelo maps form, on eurovelo routes and on services such as international cycle trans. Eurovelo routes again featured prominently among the top routes this year. Just put a compass on your bars and hold your intended direction. Cycling the eurovelo route 7, help wantedneeded please. Eurovelo is a network of currently 16 longdistance cycling routes crisscrossing europe, in various stages of completion.
On openstreetmap you can see some of eurovelo cycling routes and lots of other cycle routes in a digital form. The via francigena and eurovelo 5 in italy italy cycling. You can either start in the welcoming atmosphere of irelands pubs or with a photo at the aweinspiring red square in moscow. Eurovelo is a network of 15 long distance cycle routes connecting and uniting 44 european countries. Maps are extrem small in size and easy to install, this means you have buttons for direct install on orux and locus are suitable for outdoor phones with small displays and less than usual ram this means that navigation on your cycle tour on the eurovelo network now is as easy as it can be.