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The Meuse Cycle Route follows one of the most important rivers in Europe and welcomes cyclists of all levels! From the plateau of Langres via Hoek van Holland to Rotterdam, step on your bike and discover 3 countries (France, Belgium and Netherlands) by cycling over 1,050 kilometers of marked roads.
This attractive and varied route offers ever-changing scenery, with charming towns and villages on both banks of the river, plus there are plenty of cultural heritage sites and culinary treasures from beginning to end.
After a few summers exploring Europe by bike through different EuroVelo routes, Silvia Julian Gonzalez decided to start a new challenge: to ride along all 17 EuroVelo routes. Since her first trip in 2022, cycling has become a way for her to discover the continent slowly, taking every moment along t…
EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route is 1,050 km of riverside stories, crossing three countries, three cultures and more legends than you could imagine. You will discover France’s deep forests and rebel caves, Belgium’s fairytale valleys and the Dutch dragon battles and rebel ports. Every kilometre will…
In this article, you will be able to find sustainable opportunities that Meuse Cycle Route offers. The route connects cyclists to biodiversity hotspots, national parks and protected landscapes, while also encouraging responsible travel habits. You’ll discover eco-friendly accommodations that welcom…
You don’t have to be an endurance cyclist or a full-time traveller to enjoy EuroVelo routes. Some of our routes can even be enjoyed with kids, and EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route is perfect for a family-friendly trip. Read on for tips and the best attractions for all ages.
Winding through the green and hilly landscapes of France, Belgium and the Netherlands, the Meuse River has a palette of colours and scenery to inspire any photography enthusiast. Check out our selection of 9 photos to inspire your own photography journey along EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route.
Everything you need to know about train and public transport for a smooth journey along EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route.
Ready to discover EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Сycle Route? This EuroVelo route follows the beautiful Meuse River through the Netherlands, Belgium and France, counting approximately 1,050 km in total.
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!
Many of the towns along EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route have witnessed battles or historical events, right on the banks of this key European river, which unites three countries. Let us take you on a cycling trip through recent European history!
After another busy summer, the annual EuroVelo Summer Photo Contest has come to an end. For two months, we invited everyone to join the #MoreCyclingTourism movement and share their best photo from EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route or EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route to inspire others to go on an unfor…
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.
You’ve been waiting for it, and it is finally here! The EuroVelo Summer Photo Contest is back for the 5th year in a row! First time hearing about it? Don’t worry - here’s everything you need to know for a chance to win a €1,500 cycling trip
The three countries crossed by EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route have something else in common than the Meuse River... an amazing tradition of beers and cheeses that is worth discovering while cycling there!
EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route is one of the newest members of the EuroVelo family since joining the network in 2019; it is also one of the shortest EuroVelo routes. But make no mistake: there is a lot to do and see on 1,050 km. It is in the top five most popular routes on EuroVelo.com for more th…
This summer, we invited everyone to join the #MoreCyclingTourism movement and share the best photo of their cycling trips along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route or EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route and inspire others to use their bikes for their next holidays. We received many submissions from cyclist…
Learn everything you need to know about the special cycling-friendly services schemes along the beautiful Meuse Cycle Route, and get ready for your next cycling trip with peace of mind!
The EuroVelo Summer Photo Contest is back for its 2022 edition! So don't forget to bring along your camera on your next trip along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route or EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route. Who knows? You may be one of the two lucky winners of a cycling holiday package along a section of t…
Flanders is cycling Valhalla, a glorious destination for a trip on two wheels. Its many riches are now bundled into nine iconic and thematic cycle routes, tailor-made for the adventurous.
Cycling makes you happy. The changing landscapes. The breeze in your hair. The connection to nature...the list goes on. But what if the cycling experience could be enhanced still further by cycling on consistently high-quality infrastructure across international borders? Read on to find out about…
Springtime has come! As the banks of the Meuse River are certainly full of blossoming flowers right now, you’ll find here all the tips to plan a successful cycling trip.
This year, we invited everyone to join the #MoreCyclingTourism movement, share the best photo of their cycling trips along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route or EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route and inspire others to travel in a new way this summer. These are our winners!
Summer is here again, and with it, the latest edition of the EuroVelo Summer Photo Contest! Share the best picture of your cycle holidays along EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route or EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route and win a cycle tourist package along a section of these routes. Our Instagram followers…
From the source of the Meuse River in the north-east of France through the dramatic landscapes of southern Belgium and on into the interconnected waterways of the Netherlands, there is a great variety of habitats that play host to an incredible biodiversity of plants and animals . In this article w…
EuroVelo 19 follows the major European river Meuse, originating on the Langres Plateau in France and flowing through Belgium and the Netherlands to the North Sea. The history of the Meuse has shaped people and life along the river for many centuries.
EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route is a peaceful itinerary following the Meuse River from its source to the North Sea, through France, Belgium and the Netherlands. If you are looking to complete a EuroVelo route during your holidays, EuroVelo 19 might be the itinerary you are looking for!
The flyer features general route information and a large map with various highlights, now under a refreshed EuroVelo branding.
Throughout the last weeks, our colleague Aleksander Buczyński, ECF’s Infrastructure Officer, has been taking a closer look at the EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route. In this fourth and final instalment, he explains how it fits into the EuroVelo network.
Throughout the last weeks, our colleague Aleksander Buczyński, ECF’s Infrastructure Officer, has been taking a closer look at the EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route. In this third instalment, he focuses on different ways used to cross the river, an inherent challenge and at the same advantage for rout…
Throughout the autumn our colleague Aleksander Buczyński, the ECF’s Infrastructure Officer, is using EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route to take a closer look at route planning. In this second instalment, he highlights EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycling Route as an example of good practice of the backbone app…
Over the coming months our colleague Aleksander Buczyński, the ECF’s Infrastructure Officer, will be using EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route to take a closer look at route planning. To provide some context, in this first installment he considers the different approaches that are often applied in deci…
Discover the EuroVelo network and regional long-distance routes, and get some practical tips for cycling in Belgium.
This cycling guide describes the entire EuroVelo 19 (1,070 km). It's the perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service index. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international. Available at local- and online book stores.
Official EuroVelo flyer with route description and map in multiple languages (English, French, Dutch and German)
Guide for EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route in France, with a description of the route, attractions along the way, bicycle-friendly accommodation and division of the route in daily stages.
This guide of the International Meuse Cycle Route was published in 2021 and provides information on the route from Maastricht to Langres via Saone and Moselle, and further down to Nancy/Metz.
This guide provides a good insight into our relationship with one of the most important rivers in the south of the Netherlands: the Meuse. You cycle from Maastricht, where the river (approximately) enters the country, to Hook of Holland, where it flows into the sea. End point of the route is Rotterdam.
A map of the French cycle routes (Scale 1:1,000,000 – 1 cm = 10 km) to inspire you to create beautiful routes along the cycle routes and greenways in France. Discover 62 itineraries suitable for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and experienced cyclists!
This press kit provides information on all daily sections of the route and is available in English, French and Dutch.
Every year, the Wallonia Civil Service edits a general map of the RAVeL and cycling routes within Wallonia and a detailed map on the 1:100,000 scale for each province: Walloon Brabant, Hainaut, Liège, Luxembourg and Namur.
In the region of Flanders, there is currently no specific label but the welcome of cyclists is very natural. However, you can find 'Accomodations for holiday cyclists' (or "Logies op maat van vakantiefietsers" in Flemish) where cyclists are welcomed with open arms. The hosts know what it means to be the perfect stopping place for holiday cyclists and offer the following services: one-night stay, a safe and dry bicycle shed, the possibility to dry and air clothes, a basic bicycle repair kit and bicycle pump, a first aid kit. The following website provides a routeplanner with bicycle-friendly services accomodations. Those accomodations were selected – by self-assessment – for the Flemish iconic cycle routes (see logo).
In East Belgium, the bed+bike label highlights certified accommodations especially tailored to the needs of cyclists. Hotels, campsites and holiday apartments carrying the Bed+Bike certification offer cycle-friendly services such as secure bike storage, drying facilities, repair equipment and information on local cycling routes. Whether travelling along the Vennbahn, or discovering the region’s varied landscapes, cyclists can rely on bed+bike partners for a comfortable and welcoming stay.
The "Fietsers Welkom!" label is an initiative of Stichting Landelijk Fietsplatform and indicates cycling friendly restaurants, accommodations and campsites. It is renewed every year. The services can be seen on the interactive map together with all LF routes and cycling nodes.
In the region of Wallonia, Belgium, the "Bienvenue Vélo" label offers a list of accommodations, restaurants, tourist organizations, tourist attractions and museums, producers and artisans - all suitable for cyclists.
