On a bike tour through Europe, you can marvel at different countries and landscapes while getting around in a sporty and climate-neutral way. Find out which routes are particularly suitable for a tour in Europe here.
The advantages of a bike tour through Europe are obvious: if you already own a bike, this type of travel is extremely affordable. You can also explore nature trails that are not accessible by car or public transport. Once you arrive you can not only explore the place but also have the best view for the new MasonSlots online. And you are also doing something for your health: cycling as a moderate endurance sport strengthens the cardiovascular system and thus protects you from a number of diseases.
Last but not least, cycling is particularly climate-friendly. After all, if you ride a bike without an electric drive, you don’t cause any CO2 emissions. However, you often don’t set off directly from your front door, but first have to cover the distance to the starting point of your route. The best way to get there and back is by train or long-distance bus.
Note: You will find approximate information on the ascent here, you will see the exact altitude when you plan the tour using the app or website.
Cycle tour through Europe: the preparation
You should plan a cycle tour through Europe well in advance:
Think about how many kilometers you can realistically cover per day. A daily workload of 50 kilometers is usually a relaxed workload. However, also consider the elevation profile of your route. On days when you cycle mostly uphill, you will ultimately be able to cycle significantly fewer kilometers.
The Eurovelo website is a great way to plan your bike tour. Here you will find an overview of cycle routes throughout Europe.
Cycle tour through Europe: From Schleswig-Holstein to Denmark
This cycle tour through Europe ends in Flensburg. There is a 130-kilometre border route between Schleswig-Holstein and Denmark. The route is Germany’s northernmost and Denmark’s southernmost cycle route. Cyclists cross the German-Danish border a total of 13 times. In between, you can marvel at picturesque heaths, dunes and coasts.
You should plan around three days in total for this cycle tour through Europe. You start in the Danish town of Højer. You can easily reach it by train and bus. The tour ends in Flensburg. From here, you can take the train back home or to your next destination.
Distance: 130 km
Duration: three days
Ascent: approx. 300 m
Difficulty level: easy
Tip: As this route runs on predominantly flat terrain and has hardly any climbs, this route is particularly suitable for beginners.
Cycle tour: From Vienna to Budapest
From Vienna, you can cycle 300 kilometers on the Danube Cycle Path via Bratislava to Budapest and marvel not only at the three impressive capitals on the Danube, but also at the remote and fascinating landscapes.
However, this section of the Danube Cycle Path is also a bit of an adventure, as the cycle path in Slovakia and Hungary is much less well signposted and developed than in Austria. This cycle tour through Europe is therefore more suitable for experienced cyclists and is less suitable for families with small children.
Distance: 300 km
Duration: six to eight days
Ascent: approx. 1,000 m
Difficulty level: easy to medium
Cycle tour through Europe: from Geneva to Montpellier
This tour takes you all the way to Montpellier on the Mediterranean.
This cycle tour through Europe takes you along the Rhone Cycle Path. Here you can cycle from the impressive panorama in Geneva via idyllic little villages, large nature reserves and the French city of Lyon to Montpellier on the Mediterranean. In general, there are several climbs on the Rhone Cycle Path. In addition, the entire cycle path is mostly asphalted. There are only a few gravel roads and dirt tracks along the way.
In both Geneva and Montpellier, you can also plan a few more vacation days to explore the cultural features of the cities.
Distance: 432 km
Duration: eight to ten days
Ascent: approx. 900 m
Difficulty level: medium
Through Eastern Europe: From Warsaw to Vilnius
For a tour through Eastern Europe, you can cycle from Warsaw to Vilnius. Do you want to explore Eastern Europe by bike? Then this cycle tour, which takes you through the interior of Poland to Vilnius, the so-called “Rome of the North”, is perfect for you. You will cover a total of 459 kilometers and can marvel at impressive monuments, forests and national parks – including the last contiguous primeval forest regions in Europe. The two Eastern European capitals also have some cultural and culinary highlights to offer and are therefore an interesting supporting program for your bike tour.
Distance: 459 km
Duration: nine to eleven days
Ascent: approx. 300 m
Difficulty level: medium
