Guides and maps on Eurovélo routes
EuroVelo routes to explore Europe by bike
Cycling in Europe has become accessible thanks to the extensive EuroVelo network. This initiative brings together 19 major European cycle routes connecting regions from North to South, and from West to East. Whether you’re looking for a cultural, natural, or athletic experience, the EuroVelo routes offer varied itineraries to discover Europe at your own pace.
Why choose EuroVelo for cycling?
EuroVelo is a benchmark in European cycle tourism. Its advantage is that it offers safe routes, primarily on dedicated lanes, with clear signage and logistics designed for cyclists. The network crosses several countries such as Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, offering a diversity of landscapes, cultures, and climates, while promoting sustainable tourism and soft mobility. It’s the ideal solution for combining exercise, discovery, and respect for the environment.
Cycling Europe offers access to natural landscapes: from the Portuguese Atlantic beaches via EuroVelo 1 Portugal to the Loire Valley vineyards in France via the EuroVelo 6 map, via the Swiss mountains, Alpine lakes, and the plains of Germany.
The network is also a gateway to the diversity of European heritage: castles, Gothic cathedrals, picturesque medieval villages, and UNESCO sites mark the routes.
Moreover, cycle tourism in Germany is particularly well-developed thanks to impeccable infrastructure: numerous marked cycle paths, “Bett+Bike”-certified accommodations, and services dedicated to cyclists. In France, the Euro Velo France offers a variety of routes connecting the sea, mountains, vineyards, and forests.
The main EuroVelo routes to discover
- EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route: Starting in Norway and ending in Portugal, the route runs mostly along the Atlantic coast. The Norwegian section runs along the coast, but on the Norwegian Sea.
- EuroVelo 3 – Pilgrims’ Route: This cultural route connects Scandinavia to Spain, passing through historic cities such as Cologne, Namur, and Paris.
- EuroVelo 6 – From the Atlantic to the Black Sea: This legendary route runs along three major European rivers: the Loire, the Rhine, and the Danube, making it ideal for discovering the heart of Europe by bike. A EuroVelo 6 map is essential for planning each stage.
- EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Route: You travel along the former Iron Curtain, which stretched from Lapland to the Barents Sea before dividing Germany in two and reaching the Black Sea.
- EuroVelo 17 – Rhône Cycle Route: 12,500 km of cycling discovery along the Rhône River in Switzerland and France. You begin the EuroVelo 17 route in Andermatt, Switzerland, and travel to the Mediterranean coast in the south of France.
Our essential products for traveling the EuroVelo routes
To help you prepare for your EuroVelo adventure, here are some of our essential products:
- The official EuroVelo map: essential for viewing the entire network and planning your routes. The map is available via the ECF (European Federation of Transport).
- Specific guides for each EuroVelo, such as the Chamina EuroVelo 6 map guide from Bâle to Nevers.
Learn more about the EuroVelo cycle network
The EuroVelo network is one of the most ambitious cycling projects in the world. It currently offers 72,000 km of cycle paths connecting 42 European countries. Led by the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), its goal is to provide a complete network by 2030, with standardized signage to facilitate orientation, safe and comfortable paths, and improved accessibility such as bike-friendly accommodation, repair stations, and adapted transport.
Did you know?
- The even-numbered EuroVelo routes run from west to east.
- The odd-numbered EuroVelo routes run from north to south, except for EuroVelo 12, which forms a large coastal loop around the North Sea.
The EuroVelo project also helps promote local tourism, reduce CO₂ emissions and support active and sustainable mobility in Europe.
The EuroVelo routes offer several opportunities for escape. If you’re looking for other cycling tours in Europe, check out our European cycling maps and guides.