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For almost half a century, Europe was forcibly divided into East and West. EuroVelo 13 retraces this ‘Iron Curtain’, a border stretching from the Barents Sea to the Black Sea. Following this route for more than 9,950 km is a living history lesson but also provides a welcome reminder of the peace and reconciliation that have followed the fall of the ‘Curtain’. As one of the longest EuroVelo routes, the Iron Curtain Trail has something to offer every type of cycle tourist, from the vineyards in southern Czechia and northern Austria to the mountainous border of Bulgaria and Greece; and from the bustling ports of the Baltic States to the stark beauty of Lapland.
The Iron Curtain Trail has received significant support from the European Institutions over the years. Back in 2005, the European Parliament recognised the ‘Iron Curtain Trail’ as a model project for sustainable tourism and called upon the Member States for support. This was an initiative of Green MEP Michael Cramer who had previously established the Berlin Wall Trail in the German capital. Michael is still actively involved in the development of EuroVelo 13 – Iron Certain Trail. For more information, including a database of news articles linked to the route, please visit his website: www.michael-cramer.eu (in German).
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Are you planning an exciting cycling trip along EuroVelo routes? While cycling is an incredible way to explore Europe, it can also be quite tiring. To relax the muscles and the mind and to get ready for the next day on the bike, there's nothing better than being in a thermal bath and enjoying the w…
Slowly but surely, summer is approaching, and as a wise person once said: ‘It’s never too early to start organising your summer holidays’! We have a feature right for that on the EuroVelo website: a listing of bookable offers for you to explore.
You see lovely pictures of people on cycling trips all across Europe. You are also wondering how they are doing that and have no idea where to start. We got you covered!
You dreamt of it and we did, too – here is the brand-new EuroVelo Route Planner to help you organise your future cycling trips along EuroVelo routes.
In this period of lockdown, which provides a good opportunity for learning new things, we invite you to discover the work of Mégane Millet Lacombe, a landscape designer who graduated from the National School of Landscape Architecture in Versailles, France in 2017.
This guidebook gives you information about the Tricity formed by Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia. Find out about cycle routes in the area, places to visit and much more.
Here you can download the PDF Map of EuroVelo 10 - Baltic Sea Cycle Route and EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail in the West Pomerania region of Poland (the two routes follow the same itinerary in the region).
This cycling guide describes EuroVelo routes in Finland from Helsinki, across Russia and Estonia (1,778 km). 10 km to Riga are also described in Latvia. Also available in German. The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:120,000 and 1:400,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound.
This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 10 & EuroVelo 13 in Latvia from Riga, across Lithuania, Russia, and Poland and in Germany up to Lübeck (1,604 km). Half of the route in Latvia is described in the book. The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: maps at a scale of 1:85,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound. Also available in German.
Tourist cycling maps are an ideal solution to get to know the attractions of the Pomorskie Region. The maps are printed in Polish, but their translation is available on the website pomorskie.travel (English).
Tourist cycling maps are an ideal solution to get to know the attractions of the Pomorskie Region. The maps are printed in Polish, but their translation is available on the website pomorskie.travel (English).
Tourist cycling maps are an ideal solution to get to know the attractions of the Pomorskie Region. The maps are printed in Polish, but their translation is available on the website pomorskie.travel (English).
Tourist cycling maps are an ideal solution to get to know the attractions of the Pomorskie Region. The maps are printed in Polish, but their translation is available on the website pomorskie.travel (English).
English-language handbook on various long-distance cycle routes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as a PDF download. Among the eight long-distance cycle routes described are also several routes that run via EuroVelo routes.
On Austrian territory there are train stations along the route about every five kilometres. The combination with the many Bed+Bike accommodation establishments allows for very flexible travel, depending on the weather or personal preferences. The certified Bett+Bike accommodation establishments welcome cyclists for just one night, offer safe parking spaces and help with minor breakdowns.
This cycling guide describes the section of EuroVelo 13 in Germany between Lübeck and Hof (1.100 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:85,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound. Also available in German.
This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 13 in Czechia, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia (1.760 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:85,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound. Also available in German.
This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 13 in Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Greece (2.100 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:120,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound. Also available in German.
A 290 kilometer long section of the "Iron Curtain Trail" leads along the border of the Burgenland in Austria and Hungary. The leaflet comprises Information on the different route sections with maps and detailed descriptions. Click on the link to download it.
This English-language brochure presents the history of various countries separated by the Iron Curtain. With supplementary overview maps and route descriptions of all stages of the Iron Curtain Trail, this brochure is the perfect travel preparation for EuroVelo 13.
The map presents the major EuroVelo, Greenways, River and Culture cycle routes of Czechia together with services for cyclists "Cyclists Welcome". It is issued annually by the EuroVelo coordinator in Czechia, Partnerství, o.p.s. The map is available in English and Czech and can be ordered from the e-shop.
Flyer about the area of South Moravia and the Weinviertel in Austria. The Iron Curtain Trail leads over 200 km through South Moravia and the Weinviertel between Drosendorf and Břeclav. On this section you cycle through the Podyjí National Park and the Dyje Valley as well as through the UNESCO World Heritage landscape Lednice-Valtice and the historic wine towns of Znojmo, Retz and Mikulov.
The Polish Baltic coast is located in northern Poland. We can find here island of Wolin, the eastern part of the island of Uznam, the Hel penisula, numerous coastal lakes, cliffs and sand dunes. A lot of dunes are in the Slowinzer National Park near Leba. In total, the Polish Baltic Sea coast has more than 500 km of sandy beaches and is suitable for both water sports and sunbathing. Come with us and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the Polish Baltic Sea coast!
Bike tours through forests, bike paths along lakes, unique landscapes, villages like those from bygone centuries, baroque splendor in restored cities. The Baltic States have all of this to offer You. Take a ride and discover three extraordinary countries: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Thanks to the highly interesting guided tours, you will not only get to know the three Baltic countries on this bike tour, but also their history and, above all, their people.
Our journey is a tribute to the most spectacular view of the Danube along the Romanian section – the Danube Gorges. The Danube Gorges Reserve is not only about the landscape, but also about local communities, culture, and traditions. In the 6 days journey you will discover secret villages where local minority peacefully live and keep their traditions, have awesome view of the Danube, visit monasteries, have boat trips to hidden caves, and old reminiscences of the Roman Empire.
Explore the Baltic coast and the National Parks of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on very scenic routes. The tour includes the three capital cities – Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn – with their Old towns designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO; the Curonian Spit which was previously closed to visitors; nowadays it is often called the Lithuanian Sahara; the beautiful Gauja River valleys and the largest and most beautiful Estonian island of Saaremaa.
A self-guided cycle tour through some of the most beautiful areas of Lithuania before crossing into Latvia to explore its hidden treasures: Kurzeme (Courland) with its historical towns, Liepaja and Kuldiga, and finally Jūrmala seaside resort and Riga, the capital city and former Hanseatic port. The journey begins by cycling on cycle trail along the Baltic coast. The route continues through beautiful countryside in Western Latvia with its changing landscape, small villages and old towns.
Our tour is a combination of gastronomic, educational and cycling activities in one of the best red wine areas of Romania. The standard route is organized for the Dealu Mare region, but we can customize the tour in any wine region, including along EuroVelo6. - Short bike route through the vineyards - One night accommodation in the area - Guided winery visits and wine tastings - Kids friendly, educational, gastronomic tour - Professional support, guiding and assistance - Bike rental, on reques…
