{"id":18652,"date":"2026-06-04T13:28:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/?p=18652"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:28:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:28:39","slug":"the-best-cycle-routes-in-europe-with-no-extreme-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/pl\/2026\/06\/04\/the-best-cycle-routes-in-europe-with-no-extreme-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling Coolcations – 5 Best Summer Cycling Routes in Europe to Escape the Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

With more extreme heatwaves and average temperatures steadily growing over the last few years, cycling in the summer has become quite a challenge in many popular locations in Southern Europe. It prompts more people to look for alternative cycling destinations where moderate temperatures or a fresh sea breeze make riding less sweaty and exhausting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve always been more of a cooler girl. Not cool, as in the cool girl<\/em> at school. Most certainly not. But the one who preferred the Arctic tundra in Northern Norway or Alpine glaciers from hot Mediterranean nights and sweating from just leaving the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bI\u2019ve biked in Sycylia <\/a>lub Hiszpania<\/a>, but some of my favourite cycling destinations for July and August are in Northern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, I want to share my best routes for \u00a0everyone who wants to spend their summer biking but doesn\u2019t want to wake up at 3 am to avoid the extreme heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who end up bike touring in high temperatures anyway, tutaj <\/a>are some of my tips on how to survive it: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to survive cycling in the heat<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Baltic Coast – Copenhagen to Gda\u0144sk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The recently launched Baltic Biking Upgrade proposes a new way to explore the EuroVelo 10 route, by visiting three countries: Denmark, Germany, and Polska<\/a>. Following the southern coast of the Baltic Sea, you\u2019ll be constantly exposed to a cool breeze and have plenty of opportunities to cool down in the rather chilly waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The entire route is 1270 km long, but with limited elevation and good infrastructure, it\u2019s perfect for your first great cycle touring adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you switch on the adventure mode, take a day or two to explore Copenhagen – one of the most bikeable cities in the world. Along the Eurovelo in Copenhagen, you\u2019ll find many calm and picturesque spots, such as the Feddet Peninsula or the charming medieval town of Nyk\u00f8bing Falster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a short ferry transfer, you\u2019ll find yourself biking on great cycle lanes and quiet roads through neat and peaceful villages and historic Hanseatic towns. Stop for a visit at the old lighthouse in Warnem\u00fcnde and take a dip in the sea in Prerow, where you can also admire the amazing views from the longest pier on the Baltic.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first part of the Polish EuroVelo 10 will please you with great-quality separated cycle lanes and fantastic views. The famous coastal resorts of Mi\u0119dzyzdroje and Ko\u0142obrzeg might, however, feel quite overwhelming during the peak of the summer season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further east, the quality of cycling infrastructure decreases, but the journey is still full of highlights, including the shifting dunes in S\u0142owi\u0144ski National Park, lighthouses, and charming fishermen’s villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your trip will finish in Tricity\u2014Gdynia, Sopot, and Gda\u0144sk, each city with unique architecture and history. As someone who used to live there, I\u2019d definitely save two days at the end of my trip to enjoy swimming in the sea, wandering around the stunning Old Town in Gda\u0144sk, and spending an evening in the post-industrial zone in the shipyard, where you can find great pubs, restaurants, and clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find more practical tips about cycling from Copenhagen to Gda\u0144sk here.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

For whom? <\/strong>Everyone! Families with kids, less experienced cyclists, and people who love the sea. The route is mostly flat, it\u2019s easy to find accommodation, and the infrastructure is great – this is a perfect route for beginner cycle tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n