🧭 Le Routard: The Most Beautiful Cycling Trips in Europe

Adventure at your fingertips: 30 dream itineraries to explore Europe.

Change your perspective and discover the continent under your own steam! Le Routard has selected the most beautiful cycling routes in Europe for you. Whether you want to follow legendary rivers, cross through historic capitals, or breathe in the Atlantic sea air, this guide is the spark that will ignite your next grand adventure.

🌍 Legendary Journeys and Hidden Gems

This guide offers tours of 3 to 10 days, combining the famous EuroVelo routes with more secluded greenways:

• Along the Waterways: The Danube from Vienna to Budapest, the Elbe from Prague to Dresden, or along the Baltic Sea.
• From one capital to another: Connect Bruges to Amsterdam or explore Portugal from Porto to Lisbon.
• Between land and sea: From the Alpine landscapes between Munich and Venice to the verdant valleys of Slovenia.

🚲 Cycling for everyone

You don't need to be an athlete to get started! These routes are designed for all levels:

• Total flexibility: Complete the entire circuit or simply choose a section for a short getaway.
• E-bike option: Perfectly suited to electric bikes, these routes allow you to cover kilometers and hills (almost) effortlessly.
• Sustainable tourism: A healthy and environmentally friendly way to travel.

🛠️ The practical guide: Prepare your trip with peace of mind

Because a successful trip starts with good preparation, Le Routard includes a comprehensive guide to answer all your questions:

• Equipment: Which bike should you choose? Which panniers are best suited? What should you (really) pack?
• Logistics: All the tips you need to combine train and bike travel in Europe (transport, reservations, platform access).

Why is this guide different? It's not just a catalog of routes; it's a true manual for freedom. The practical section removes all the obstacles (equipment, train logistics) so that Europe becomes your playground, whether you're traveling with a classic road bike or an e-bike.

2026 Edition