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This stage of EuroVelo 13 combines the routes of two existing cycle routes: the Baltic Sea Cycle Route from the German-Polish border to the Priwall peninsula at Travemünde; and the ‘German/German Border Trail’ following the former inner German border to Czechia. The first section, along the Baltic coast, is well worth a visit for its varied coastal landscapes and its many historic spas and Hanseatic towns. The German-German Border Trail meanwhile has more commemorative sites, memorial stones and preserved border installations than any other section of EuroVelo 13. These include Point Alpha, where the armies of the two blocs came face to face at a distance of only 200 metres.
The development of EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail is supported by the Interreg Central Europe project ICTr-CE. In the context of the project, ECF together with project partners developed an innovative cycling product - known as Good Impact Cycling - sold by official EuroVelo 13 Booking Centres to allow cyclists to experience the Iron Curtain Trail while leaving a positive influence. Using tools such as the CARMACAL carbon footprint calculator and the Impact Measurement System, the offers estimate the environmental and social impact of the tours. The Good Impact Programme reduces these impacts by allocating funds to projects focusing on environmental, social, and economic impacts, strengthening the positive contributions of cycling tourism to the regions. Check out the Good Impact Cycling tours on our tour packages page!
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Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
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The German Cyclists’ Association (ADFC) has over 240,000 members and is the largest lobby group for cyclists in Germany and worldwide. It advises on all issues relating to bicycles: law, technology and tourism. Politically, the ADFC is committed to the consistent promotion of bicycle traffic and cycle tourism at regional, national and international levels.
[email protected] 030 2091498-0
The Federal Logistics and Mobility Office (BALM) is the central lead partner for the promotion of cycling on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Transport. The BALM is the is the first point of contact for a lot of questions referring to the funding and the promotion of bicycle traffic. Thus, the BALM makes an essential contribution to the sustainable shaping of a safe, environmentally suitable mobility and to the accomplishment of the climate protection goals in the area of mobility. The Cycle Network Germany office at BALM is the project organiser for the German national cycle network. It forms the network of cycle routes of national importance and consists of the thirteen D-Routes, the German Unity Cycle Route and included the Iron Curtain Trail.
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Partnerství, o.p.s. is the National EuroVelo Coordinator in Czechia. This website displays top cycle routes in Czechia including EuroVelo routes, Greenways and cycling friendly businesses as well as cycling friendly accommodations (called "Cyklisté vítáni"), restaurants and tourist attractions.
[email protected] (+420) 736 747 361
Currently, 44 quality routes in Germany, 2 quality routes abroad and 6 bicycle travel regions carry the ADFC seal of quality. The link provides more information.
On the online presentation of the ADFC's brochure you will find a selection of the most beautiful bike routes in Germany.
Around 5,900 hotels, guesthouses, youth hostels, nature houses and camping sites are tailored to the needs of cyclists. Guest companies meeting ADFC quality criteria are marked with a sign at the entrance.
This platform enables seamless cycling route planning across Germany! Plan your trip and download the GPX tracks of German D-Routes in open data.
This Czech EuroVelo website offers information on the four EuroVelo routes in Czechia, including cycling friendly "Cyclists Welcome" accommodations, gastronomy and touristic websites. Available in English, German and Czech, the website also contains information on daily sections including major highlights, an online map with downloadable tracks in kml format as well as contacts to find more information.
[email protected] (+420) 274 816 727
The DZT has promoted Germany abroad on behalf of the federal government for more than 60 years. It advertises the touristic diversity of Germany throughout the world. It therefore advertises for one of the biggest and most popular brands - the travel country Germany. A selection of attractive long distance cycle routes can be found on www.germany.travel with route descriptions and references of Bed+Bike establishments.
[email protected] +49 (0)69 974640
A particularly beautiful section of the EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail through unique nature on the border between Czechia, Lower Austria, and Slovakia.
Official website of the National Tourism Authority "CzechTourism", providing inspiration for cycling itineraries in Czechia.
National website with information on train, bus and public transport connections and travel with a bicycle in the Czech Republic.
Web site of the national train company Czech Railways (České dráhy) with information on taking bicycles on trains in the Czech Republic.
[email protected] 00420 221 111 122
Accommodation, restaurants, camping sites and tourist destinations for cyclists are indicated by a smiling bike certifying that cyclists are welcome.
[email protected] (+420) 736 747 361
The regional office of the German cyclists organisation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
From the Barents to the Black Sea, there ran a barrier which displayed its inhumane side most strongly in Germany. It cut up a country into East and West, separated families and friends for decades. And yet nature conquered the frontier strip. The "Green Belt" was created, with valuable habitats full of rare animals and plants. Since 1989, the BUND has been active in preserving the Green Belt, along with other organisations and government departments.
The route starts to the west of Swinemünde, in Usedom Island Nature Park. From here, it runs close to the water along slightly hilly sections via the Hanseatic towns of Greifswald, Stralsund, Rostock and Wismar to the mouth of the River Trave on Privall peninsula before ending in the coastal town of Travemünde. UNESCO has added the old towns of Stralsund and Wismar to its list of World Heritage Sites as representative examples of the Hanseatic cultural heritage.
[email protected] +49 381 4030-550
This section of the EuroVelo 13 leads along the Elbe Cycle Route. It begins in Boizenburg beside the River Elbe, which is Germany’s second longest river, and continues south-east through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of the Elbe River Landscape via the towns of Hitzacker and Dömitz to Schnackenburg.
[email protected] +49 4542 856862
The EuroVelo 13 signposted in the Upper Palatine Forest mostly remains on the German side of the border, crossing over near Rozvadov at the monument to opening of the Iron Curtain and the border museum. The route then crosses back over at Waidhaus and leads along the Bockl Cycle Route to Eslarn. From Friedrichshäng, the route once again crosses back onto the Czech side.
[email protected] +49 9433 / 203810
Information point for the section Świnoujscie – Ustka of EuroVelo 10 - Baltic Sea Cycle Route and EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail in Poland.
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Website where you can find the most interesting attractions in the Pomeranian Region. Check what to see and discover the regions of Pomerania. Welcome!
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Information point for the section between Elbląg and the Poland / Russia border on EuroVelo 10 - Baltic Sea Cycle Route and EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail in Poland.
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In the summer of 2025, Joseph Lark set off on his first big cycling journey, ready to explore Europe and discover what it truly means to travel by bicycle. He planned a large loop heading east, following a combination of four EuroVelo routes through six countries. What began as an idea with few det…
What if we told you that EuroVelo routes give you the chance to ride across some of the most significant landmarks in European history? Discover the European Heritage Label sites along the 90,000+ kilometres of the European cycle route network!
EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail is one of the greatest challenges of the European cycle route network. This certified Cultural Route of the Council of Europe runs almost 10,000 kilometres along the former Iron Curtain from the Barents Sea to the Black Sea. German writer Rebecca Maria Salentin is t…
In December 1989, standing at Brandenburg Gate with the Berlin Wall coming down, Adam Koniuszewski, a student in Montreal, could not have imagined returning 35 years later by bicycle. Yet, on the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 2024, Adam was back for a momentous #Tear…
After several trips on EuroVelo routes over the last few years, Silvia Julian Gonzalez considers herself to be something of a EuroVelo collector. She spent the last summer on a fantastic adventure, travelling from Finland to Bretagne. Read her story from a summer full of memories.
Cycling to Velo-city 2025 in Gdańsk offers a unique opportunity to explore Europe’s diverse landscapes through the EuroVelo network. Whether you're tracing the Amber Route from the Adriatic, following the stunning Baltic coast, or seeking history along the Iron Curtain Trail, Gdańsk welcomes you wi…
Lynn Salvo does not shy away from a challenge. She is the oldest woman to cross North America from the Pacific to the Atlantic and North to South. This summer, she crossed the pond in search of a new adventure. After three months and countless challenges, she achieved her dream: becoming the oldest…
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…
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 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.
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 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 bett+bike logo by ADFC can be found not only in Germany but in many other countries such as Austria, Belgium or Denmark. On the website certified accommodations are divided in four categories: bett+bike hosts, sports, camping and holiday homes. In addition, the results can be subdivided into regions and cycle routes.
Along the 'Elberadweg' in Germany cycling friendly pubs and accommodations welcome cyclists with the label "radfreundlich" using the requirements issued by the ADFC as a guide.
"Miejsce Przyjazne Rowerzystom" is the recently created (2022) bicycle-friendly system of the Westpomerania Region, Poland, providing services to cyclists, divided into the following categories: accommodation facilities, catering facilities, tourist attractions, tourist information points and other commercial and service facilities.
The interactive map of long distance cycle routes in Czechia contains various types of services for cyclists such as accommodations, campsites, restaurants and tourist attractions. The results can be also filtered by type of service and cycle route. The initiative is part of the Cyclists Welcome in V4 project.
