EuroVelo 4Central Europe Route

5,050 km long

21 UNESCO sites

7 countries visited

Contains only parts of the route which are either developed, developed with signs or certified – i.e. sections that are ready to cycle.

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While ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centers and Coordinators (NECC/Cs) make every effort to ensure the tracks and their levels of development are both current and accurate, errors or outdated information can occur. The user is fully responsible for his or her own safety when making use of the tracks and for following national traffic rules and signing. Please download and read the complete disclaimer before using the tracks.

Cycling 5,100 km across Europe from west to east provides a fascinating insight into the world’s second most densely populated continent. Waiting for you are outstanding medieval architecture, dynamic cities and history lessons, and yet you can still get away from the crowds on this route, visiting France’s dramatic northern coastline and by crossing through the fairy tale Bohemian Forest. EuroVelo 4 is so diverse, you won’t know where to begin.

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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.

Ukraine – the unexpected end of my adventure by RawCandyRides. Part 3

Jan 19, 2023

Birgit aka RawCandyRides explored 41 countries so far – by bike, of course. This autumn, she was on a cycling loop on EuroVelo routes in northern and central Europe and she reported from it with a short series on EuroVelo.com!

5 EuroVelo routes, 7 countries, 5,100km, 3 months, and a unique bike adventure

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Silvia J. Gonzales is a 52-year-old from Alicante, Spain, who embarked on a 90-day journey across Europe on EuroVelo routes. Silvia decided to tick off a few European cities from her ‘Want to go’ list biking there over the summer. She tells us more about her trip below.

Maps & Guides

Base map of the LF routes

A cycle atlas for a (multi-day) cycle trip in the Netherlands. All LF routes and all cycle junctions are mapped out on a set of waterproof unbound maps (scale 1:100,000). Cycle-friendly accommodation providers are also included. Armed with this map, all you have to do is follow the LF signs. All the way, the Rhine Cycle Route can be recognised by the blue strip with the name ‘Rijnfietsroute’ at the bottom of the LF signs.

EuroVelo 4: Cycle map “Niederrhein Süd” [Bikeline Esterbauer]

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This cycle map describes the German section of EuroVelo 4 between Venlo (NL) and Monheim am Rhein (93 km). Scale of 1:75,000, laminated and tearproof. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map available at esterbauer.com/international.

EuroVelo 4: “Egertal-Radweg • Ohře-Radweg” [Bikeline Esterbauer]

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This cycling guide describes the section of the EuroVelo 4 in Czech Republic between Cheb and Karlovy Vary (60 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:50,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. 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.

EuroVelo 4: “Fränkischer Radachter” [Bikeline Esterbauer]

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This cycling guide describes the German section of EuroVelo 4 between Gemünden am Main and Ochsenfurt (65 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:50,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. 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.

EuroVelo 4: Guides and Maps of La Vélomaritime

Several guides are available to discover the French part of the EuroVelo 4, including one covering the entire route, from Roscoff to Dunkirk (in French).

EuroVelo 4: Main Cycle Route "MainRadweg" [Bikeline Esterbauer]

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This cycling guide describes the German section of EuroVelo 4 between Mainz and Bayreuth and between Bad Berneck and Bischofsgründ (550 km). 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 directory. 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.

EuroVelo 4: Rhine Cycle Path 4 "Rhein-Radweg 4" [Bikeline Esterbauer]

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This cycling guide describes the German section of EuroVelo 4 between Monheim am Rhein and Cologne (30 km). 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 directory. 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.

EuroVelo 4: Rhine Cycle Route 3 "Rhein-Radweg 3" [Bikeline Esterbauer]

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This cycling guide describes the German section of EuroVelo 4 between Cologne and Mainz (207 km). 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 directory. 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.

Map of Czech long-distance cycling routes, EuroVelo routes and Greenways with certified cycle friendly services

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.

Bookable Offers

From:
820€

8
days

Medium

From Prague to Vienna by bike

EV4

@Austria @Czech Republic

An 8-day trip combining history, culture and gastronomy which connects the 2 famous Czech and Austrian capitals by taking part of the EuroVelo 4. During this trip, you will have the opportunity to discover many architectural jewels of Czech Republic and its monuments classified as cultural heritage by UNESCO. On the nature side, there is no doubt that the landscapes of Czech Bohemia that you will cross will not leave you indifferent. © AdobeStock

From:
699€

8
days

Easy

Elbe Bike Path

EV4

@Germany

From its source to its mouth in the North Sea, the Elbe runs for about 1100 kilometres. Since the cycle path does not always follow the course of the river directly, but makes a detour along the Vltava to Prague in the Czech Republic, the cycle path is somewhat longer at approx. 1270 kilometres. The cycle path is well signposted and runs on asphalt paths and quiet side roads. We have several variants of the Elbe Cycle Route on offer.

From:
940€

9
days

Medium

The French north coast of Brittany and Mont Saint Michel

EV4

@France

Discover Brittany's Coast, in north of France through iodinated places and cross the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel and the mythical town of Saint-Malo. A dream bicycle tour that follows a part of Eurovelo 4 - Central Europe Route, with varied maritime and country landscapes. From the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay, you will visit the astonishing sites of Brittany by bike : the Pink Granite Coast, Cap Fréhel, and many more wonders along the Channel coastline. Grand Angle