Pictogram of a bicycle compartment on an ODEG train
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Traveling by train with a bicycle is an ideal way to combine convenience and adventure. Modern trains in many regions are adapted to accommodate cyclists, offering specially designated spaces for bikes. These dedicated areas not only make boarding and traveling easier but also ensure the safety and stability of bicycles during the journey. However, the key to a smooth experience is proper planning - ensuring that there's enough capacity for bicycles, especially on routes popular with both… [» read more]

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Cycling through the mountains

One of the top-ranked beauties and popular cycle routes in Europe is the Alpe-Adria bike route. Austrians call it the Alpe-Adria… [»]

Rhein Bicycle Route in Switzerland

Seven days - that's all the time we needed to cycle the route along the Rhine in Switzerland - the most stunning bike path in… [»]

Bicycle Lakes Route in Switzerland

Switzerland from a postcard - this is how the official website presenting Swiss cycling routes describes the Lakes Route and its… [»]

Cycling the Gothardpass in Switzerland

Nord-Süd-Route (literally the North-South Route) is one of the most well-known cycling routes in Switzerland. Marked as Route 3,… [»]

EuroVelo cycling routes

EuroVelo 10 route in Western Pomerania

EuroVelo 10, the international cycling route circling the Baltic Sea, is the most renowned bike route in Poland. West Pomerania… [»]

Würzburg - cycling in Franconia

This was the best of our cycling trips to Germany. Franconia and the bike route along the Main River took us on a long romantic… [»]

The church on the cliff at Stevns Klint

What's the deal with the famous bicycle culture in Copenhagen? Is cycling tourism in Denmark treated with the same exceptional… [»]

A beach on the Latvian Baltic coast

The Baltic Sea coast is one of the most fascinating regions of Latvia. Cities like Liepāja, Ventspils, and of course Riga, as… [»]

Bicycle inspirations

Loire by Bike - cycle route near Tours
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Cycling routes along rivers offer exceptional comfort, appreciated by both beginners and seasoned cyclists. These paths are often flat, sometimes gently slope downhill along the river's current, making them perfect for relaxed, leisurely rides. They frequently avoid busy roads, allowing you to enjoy the peace and proximity to nature. Along these riverside routes, you’ll often find benches, picnic spots and viewpoints, providing convenient opportunities for breaks during cycling journey.

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Cycling by the sea

Cycling through the Peene Valley Natural Park

While regions like Mazovia are just beginning to plan their cycling infrastructure, West Pomerania is already thriving with its… [»]

Cycling route in the Netherlands along the flood barriers

To the kingdom of bicycles - the Netherlands - we arrived at the final stage of our European journeys with Interrail tickets.… [»]

Advection fog over the Baltic Sea

More adventurous - that's the briefest way to describe the EuroVelo 10 bike route along the Baltic Sea in Pomorskie, especially… [»]

View of Gudhjem

A journey of over 100 kilometers to Bornholm transports the Polish cycling tourist into a different culture. On this Danish… [»]

Rail-to-trail cycling routes

Klausmarbach viaduct on the bicycle route

Disused railway lines are widely used in many European regions for creating new cycling routes. Germany leads the way in… [»]

The Stawno Complex in the Milicz Ponds Nature Reserve

We should have dozens of places like the Lower Silesian Cycling Land in Poland. The cycling project in the Barycz Valley on Lower… [»]

Cycling in South Tyrol, Italy

South Tyrol in northern Italy is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions in Europe. It entices with classic Alpine views,… [»]

Bicycle route number 10 around Karvina in the Czech Republic

The Iron Bicycle Trail in the Silesian Voivodeship is typically presented as an opportunity for a one-day excursion. A dozen… [»]