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In the second stage of EuroVelo 5 you cycle between two of the capitals of the EU: Brussels and Strasbourg. Brussels is a unique destination, full of magnificent architecture, culture and history. Working your way south you will cycle by Chateau La Hulpe; the fascinating city of Namur, capital of Wallonia; and then enter the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg after crosssing the Belgian Ardennes. The route crosses Luxembourg City itself, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a 2-km stretch. You then continue your journey on continuous and secured cycle paths along canals, through mainly rural areas, into France. You will cross Saverne, before reaching Strasbourg, European capital and French capital of cycling.
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Réseau vélo et marche is a network of local authorities committed to the development of active mobility in France. Since 2011, it has operated as national coordination centre for EuroVelo in France, monitoring the development of the European cycle route network at the national level.
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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France Vélo Tourisme platform offers many major cycling routes and destinations in France, including mountain bike routes, practical advices for traveling by bike, a route calculator with a map, as well as contact details for Accueil Vélo service providers throughout the country.
"Accueil Velo" is a national accreditation scheme guaranteeing a high quality of services for cyclists using French cycle routes. You will find accommodations, bike rental and repair companies, restaurants, tourist offices and places to visit.
This website contains information on the German D-Route 5, with a description of the route, an online Map with route planning function and option to download the route tracks.
Find more information about the EuroVelo 3, 4, 5, 12 & 19 on the website www.eurovelobelgium.be. On each route, there is a description of the road, the level of difficulty, the number of kilometers, etc. It is also possible to download GPS data and to find out more point of interest of the road.
[email protected] +32(0) 2 502 73 55
Through developing personalised solutions that facilitate and encourage people to transition to cycling, Pro Velo contributes to a higher quality of life. Pro Velo develops personalised solutions to facilitate and encourage people to transition to cycling. Theirs mobility experts support governments, organisations and citizens. The association improve the public image of cycling and accompany future cyclists, young and old, on the road.
[email protected] +32 2 502 73 55
A not-for-profit organization which aims to promote cycling and which is overseeing the development of the EuroVelo network in Luxembourg. On this page you will find a more in-depth description of the EuroVelo 5 route in Luxembourg with links to all relevant websites and information.
[email protected] 00352 4390 3029
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.
Cycle-friendly accommodation offers in Luxembourg.
[email protected] 00352 43 90 30 29
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.
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
Overview and detailed maps for all of Luxembourg's national cycle paths. Waypoints, map images and elevation profiles available.
[email protected] 00352 2846-1100
Centralized platform for all public transport related information with an integrated trip planner.
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If you want to explore and experience Brussels’ various unique atmospheres completely independently, a bicycle is the ideal way to travel. Cyclists of all levels can hop on their bike and set off to explore Brussels, its art de vivre, its culture and its heritage treasures.
Flanders is a dream for cyclists. Recreational cyclists enjoy moving through our rolling landscapes, historic art cities and picturesque surroundings. Our demanding hill and cobbles and deep-rooted cycling culture are irresistible those who are Flandrien in heart. Flanders is for anyone who likes to ride on two wheels. Welcome to cycling country.
The national tourism portal for Luxembourg comprises a large extent of information for (cycling related) tourism in all its aspects.
[email protected] 00352 42 82 82 1
Choose from a host of itineraries, accommodations and events specially designed for lovers of both cycling and mountain biking. Get yourself into gear and see for yourself… The RAVeL cycling network comprises more than 1,350km of disused rail track, byway and canal towpath made up of 45 amazing cycling routes. Wallonia also has a number of cycle routes linked to each other by intersections, known locally as ‘Points-noeuds’.
Alsace has a 1550-mile network of cycle paths. Its scale makes Alsace one of the top cycling regions in France. Three EuroVelo routes pass through the region, including EuroVelo 5, 6 and 15. All the necessary information about the major international route and the regional and local paths branching off from it, can be found on the Alsace à Vélo website.
The Tourism Organization Saarschleifenland Tourismus provides information on the "Grenzland-Runde" (Border Area Circuit), a tour of 35 km. The website offers details on the elevation gain and similar characteristics, a GPS track, maps etc.
[email protected] 0049 (0)6861 80440
The "Saarland-Radweg" (Saarland cycle path) leads you partly on old towpaths around the beautiful Saarland. In addition to historic towns such as Saarbrücken and Sankt Wendel, you will also see impressive landscapes in the Black Forest and Saargau. Sights such as the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site Völklinger Hütte are spread along the way and invite you to discover them.
[email protected] 0049 (0)681 927200
The family-friendly, completely flat route leads along the banks of the Saar from Sarreguemines in France to Konz, where Saar and Mosel meet. Particularly worth seeing are Saarbrücken with its baroque buildings, the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site Völklinger Hütte, the fortified city of Saarlouis, the city of Merzig with its Wolfspark, the Saar loop, the lifestyle provider Villeroy & Boch and the picturesque city of Saarburg.
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This June, I finished my final year of studies as an exchange student at Uppsala University in Sweden. Long before I arrived there, I knew that I wanted to enjoy the summer months before starting my thesis by going on a little adventure.
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!
Are you planning to attend Velo-city 2024 in Ghent and wondering how to get there? The obvious choice would, of course, be the bicycle.
The Belgian stretch of EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea (Francigena) has been awarded Cycle Route of the year 2023 at Fiets en Wandelbeurs, the annual cycling and hiking fair in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The award highlights the concerted efforts of Belgian partners, coordinated by Pro Velo, Belgian EuroVel…
Two months, five countries, a dozen wheels, thirty concerts and over one thousand kilometres. From Brussels, Belgium to Biel, Switzerland, roughly following the route of EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena). Six musicians show how going on tour can be sustainable!
A section of EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena) in Brussels was inaugurated with the unveiling of one of the signs in a key event for #MoreCycling Tourism in the city
Go off the beaten track in Brussels to explore the capital's many different sides.
Do you dream of heading from England and cycling all the way to the South of Italy or from Norway to Spain while only following one route? It’s now quick and easy with EuroVelo 5 - Via Romeo Francigena or EuroVelo 3 - Pilgrims Route.
Arriving from France and heading back towards Luxembourg, or vice versa, the EuroVelo 5, also known as the Via Romea Francigena, crosses all three Belgian regions (Wallonia, Flanders and the Brussels-Capital region) over about 400 km, and is divided into 10 sections. Let’s make a brief progress rep…
Every day during the summer months, cyclists can be seen making their way up the roads that snake to the summit of Mont Ventoux, in the South of France. Riders from across the world travel to this part of Provence to tackle the storied climb made famous by the Tour de France. Those riders may spend…
Discover the EuroVelo network and regional long-distance routes, and get some practical tips for cycling in Belgium.
Nearly 450 km of cycle routes (greenways and cycle paths) to discover the best of Alsace by bike: canals and vineyards, charming villages, towns with character. The guide presents a complete tour in 19 stages and 3 variants between Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin. The most beautiful tourist sites are visited. The guide contains all the practical information you need to prepare and carry out your trip. Language: French
German-language cycling guide. Boundless cycling experience between the Palatinate Forest and the Jura, the Rhine and Lorraine. Maps on a scale of 1:75,000, altitude profiles, local maps, GPS tracks, weatherproof & tearproof, spiral binding. Language: German
Official ADFC cycle tour map for the Saarland and the Moselle at a scale of 1:150,000. This also covers a section of EuroVelo 5. Ideal for preparation with lots of information for cycling travellers, such as Bed+Bike establishments and tips on places of interest.
This cycle map describes the French section of EuroVelo 5 between Strasbourg and Molsheim (30 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.
This cycle map describes the French section of EuroVelo 5 between Sélestat and Basel (CH) (115 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.
337 kilometers of pure fun between Brussels and Luxembourg City, especially in the cross-border region of the Ardennes. The route between these two capitals will trigger your sight and taste: the Sonian Forest, Brabantine art, UNESCO sites, Maasvallei, Condroz, the Ourthe Valley, the forests and flavours of the Ardennes… The route is divided into 8 medium-length stages (from 27 to 64 km), allowing you to stroll and visit. You will be traveling on safe, beautiful and pleasant roads that are fu…
This roadbook, 46 pages, offers 245 km of cycle fun between nature and thriving metropolises Lille and Brussels, between France and Belgium, alongside channels and rivers. This adventure is accessible to all kinds of cyclists. The route is divided in 5 medium-length stages (from 37 to 71 km), so you also have time to explore the region. So hop on your bike and venture into this border-crossing adventure!
This cycling guide describes the sections of EuroVelo 5 in Germany between Merzig and Saarbrücken and then in France up to Strasbourg (233 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.
This cycling guide describes the sections of EuroVelo 5 in Luxembourg from Luxembourg city, through Germany and in France up to the lake Étang du Stock (230 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/internation…
Presenting the national and regional cycle path network of Luxembourg at a scale of 1:50.000, this set of 2 maps (NORTH and SOUTH) informs the cyclist, among others, about the characteristics of the tracks, the differences in altitude and the distances of different cycling itineraries. The indication of CFL's railway network facilitates combinations of train and bicycle. All explanations on the map are in English, French and German.
Map of all cycle routes in Alsace, downloadable in electronic form. It includes EuroVelo 5, 6 and 15 as well as other thematic cycle routes and regional and local loops awaiting to be discovered by bike.
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!
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 'Accommodations 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 accommodations were selected – by self-assessment – for the Flemish iconic cycle routes (see logo).
Along the French cycle routes France Vélo Tourisme offers a wide range of services with Accueil Vélo, a national accreditation scheme guaranteeing a high quality of welcome and services for cyclists. This includes accommodations, restaurants, places to visit, tourist offices as well as bike rental and repair companies, all available to be explored on an interactive map. The “Accueil Vélo” brand is used in various regions in France, such as along the La Loire à Vélo (EuroVelo 6) as well as in the region of Alsace. (EuroVelo 5, 6 and 15).
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.
Labeled with the "bed + bike" logo of ADFC cyclists can find bike friendly hotels, guesthouses, campsites, youth hostels and private accommodations in Luxembourg. All results can be divided by subcategories, like region or cycle route.
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.
In the capital of Belgium, Brussels, visit.brussels offers a list of bike friendly labeled accommodations with certain services and facilities that cater for the needs of cyclists and clients.
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.