{"id":15159,"date":"2023-01-27T12:42:38","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T11:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/?p=15159"},"modified":"2024-05-29T11:14:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T09:14:08","slug":"5-easy-cycling-routes-in-europe-cycling-holidays-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/pl\/2023\/01\/27\/5-easy-cycling-routes-in-europe-cycling-holidays-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy cycling routes in Europe – Cycling Holidays for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a cycling newbie who wants to start bicycle touring and is looking for easy routes without massive climbs and many cars? I\u2019ve got you covered! In this article, I have described 5 easy routes around Europe – all of them beginner-friendly, with good infrastructure and easy to navigate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I chose designated routes as it\u2019s easier to navigate, although I personally rarely stick to them over a longer time. I believe they are a perfect choice for a newbie bike tourer. It\u2019s also easier to find fellow cyclists, something you might appreciate as a beginner. It gives you a wonderful sense of community and allows you to meet people with the same passion, and provides some additional security if you run into issues with your bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is plenty of easy cycling routes in Europe and this list is by no means an extensive one! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I chose mostly routes following rivers or the coast since they have a flatter topography. Some of them, like the Elbe Cycling Route or The Flanders Route, partially lead through hilly areas but won’t require big climbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a beginner, you might get overwhelmed by just looking at the length of some of these routes. The goal doesn\u2019t need to be to cover the whole distance. You can pick a specific section or take public transportation on some stretches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also countless options for editing these routes. Using apps like Komoot<\/a>, you can look for deviations if you decide not to follow the designated trail religiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need advice on navigation apps for bicycle touring, read this article. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Danube Cycle Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Danube Cycle Path stretches from Germany to Romania. However, most cyclists decide to cycle the stretch from Vienna to Budapest. This unique route allows you to visit three European capitals within less than a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is probably the number one bicycle route among the not-so-experienced and not-so-adventurous bicycle tourers. At first, I thought it might be too easy and boring, as I usually crave more raw adventures. I was wrong: with the blue waters of the Danube, historic towns and plenty of cyclists, the Danube Bicycle Path is an exciting ride, accessible for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kraj:<\/strong> Austria, Slovakia and Hungary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Przewy\u017cszenie: <\/strong>flat (on average 294m\/100 km or 1562 ft\/100 miles)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D\u0142ugo\u015b\u0107: <\/strong>339 km \/ 210 miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traffic: <\/strong>mostly designated bicycle lanes, some small roads with little traffic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Road quality: <\/strong>very good <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trains\/public transportation: <\/strong>this route is quite short so even as a beginner, you should be able to cover it all by bike but if needed, you will be able to catch a train along the route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The official website of the Danube Cycle Path<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
More info about Danube Cycle Path<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The map and GPS file <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Signage: <\/strong>Great. Just look for the EV6 signs, and you won\u2019t get lost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights: <\/strong>Vienna, Bratislava, Dunajske Luhy protected area<\/a>, the Danube Bend, ferry in V\u00e1c, Visegrad, Budapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Velo Baltica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I lived in Gda\u0144sk for almost 8 years, and the routes along the Baltic Sea used to be my favourite weekend getaway with my bike. Breathing in the aroma of the cluster pine and listening to the sound of the waves has a truly therapeutic effect on your mind and soul. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the cycling infrastructure is supposedly better in Germany and Denmark, I decided to describe the Polish part of Velo Baltica simply out of personal sentiment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My route goes from Gda\u0144sk to \u015awinouj\u015bcie, but you can extend it to Rostock or even to Copenhagen, as it continues flat all the way to Denmark).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kraj: <\/strong>Polska<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Przewy\u017cszenie: <\/strong>flat (on average 254 m\/100 km or 1343 ft \/ 100 miles)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D\u0142ugo\u015b\u0107: <\/strong>427 km \/ 265 miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traffic: <\/strong>very little<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Road quality: <\/strong>decent, but there are some stretches around Leba where you might heavily struggle through sandy trails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternative: <\/strong>take a detour to Hel <\/a>for charming lighthouses, seals, and gorgeous beaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trains\/public transportation: <\/strong>It’s very easy to take a train with your bike between Gda\u0144sk and L\u0119bork (you can check the timetable on the SKM Tr\u00f3jmiasto website<\/a>). Further west, there are fewer connections<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GPS file: <\/strong>Mo\u017cesz download the GPS file from EuroVelo’s official website<\/a>. Most of the route is fully developed and marked, but some parts are still under development, so the GPS might be useful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights: <\/strong>the old town and Solidarity Center in Gda\u0144sk<\/a>, <\/strong>the dunes in S\u0142owi\u0144ski National Park<\/a>, Sopot, Ko\u0142obrzeg, \u015awinouj\u015bcie<\/a> and the Wolin Island<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Map and the GPS file<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The official Eurovelo website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n