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EuroVelo 6 – Atlantic–Black Sea is one of the most popular EuroVelo routes, and it’s little wonder why. Coasts, rivers, castles, top-class infrastructure and a nice flat topography make this route into every cycle tourists’ dream journey. The famous sections along the Loire and the Danube Rivers are known to cycle tourists around the world, and for good reason. In France you'll taste the best wines after cycling through the vineyards, in Vienna you'll visit the most stunning museums, and in Serbia you'll experience the warmth of the people. Come and see what all the fuss is about!
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…
Without owning a bike, knowing how to mend a puncture and, in her own words, with a terrible sense of direction, Ceri Gooder decided to go on her first long-distance cycling adventure. Travelling solo with a brand new bike and a healthy dose of determination, she followed the Rhine and Danube river…
Susanne Bednarik and Thomas Drescher took their first multi-day bikepacking trip together in June 2025, following a popular, flat stretch of EuroVelo 6 – Atlantic-Black Sea. Susanne tells us how it went, including stork-watching, very hot days and unexpected adventures.
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…
In the summer of 2024, Ewan Kirk from Great Britain embarked on a real challenge: Riding EuroVelo 6 from Vienna to the Black Sea. It was a journey full of challenges, which made the sense of achievement even greater. Here’s the journey in Ewan’s own words.
Have you ever cycled during your holidays, especially in the Danube region? We need your feedback! Fill out a 10-minute independent survey and help us improve cycling tourist experience, especially in connection with public transport.
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…
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!
Trace the path of Wouter and Adina on their epic European adventure to raise awareness for the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals. From the Romanian countryside they cycle along the continent’s two most important rivers, before finally reaching the Netherlands. On their way they meet l…
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.
This is the journey of two friends leaving their desk jobs for some months to discover the beauty of the Balkans and South Europe on two wheels. Corina and Georg set off from Vienna and cycled 7,000 kilometres until Alexandroupoli in Greece and back, crossing 11 countries in 150 days.
Follow Fiona and Paul on their eventful cycling trip along EuroVelo 6 – Atlantic - Black Sea in this article by Wild Atlantic Cycling Tours. Discover lovely spots and enjoy the ride in Eastern Europe with their words and pictures.
In the final article of the series dedicated to Paul Anton's cycling trip from Hamburg to his hometown in Romania, Paul shares some useful practical tips on navigating Eastern Europe on a bike. He makes an interesting and humourous comparison between EuroVelo routes and what he calls "EuroYolo ro…
Here comes the second article of the series dedicated to Paul Anton's cycling trip from Hamburg to his hometown in Romania! Find out more about his first highlights on his 2,300km cycling trip crossing 6 countries, 4 capital cities, along 3 major rivers, on 2 wheels, aiming to raise money to dona…
This month sees the start of a new article series as Paul Anton, an inspiring writer, takes us onboard from Hamburg to his hometown in Romania! His 2,300km cycling trip will take him across 6 countries, 5 borders, 4 capital cities, along 3 major rivers, on 2 wheels, powered by a single goal: to ra…
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.
“There’s nothing I like better than coming up with challenges that other people consider crazy, impossible, or simply too difficult and tiring to be fun.” In 2019, Myra Stals decided to make a statement against plastic pollution by picking up as much plastic waste as possible while she was on her b…
Lauren Pears went for a 3 month solo bike ride across Europe last summer - from London to Istanbul - whereby she used the EuroVelo 6 – Atlantic-Black Sea for most of the way. This journey was to raise money for The World Wildlife Fund, and also to promote the idea of greener travel. This month, she…
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.
Guide written in Italian and describing the 320 km from Passau to Vienna. It includes 70 precise maps and detailed route descriptions on a scale of 1:50.000, numerous references to the cultural and tourist attractions and an extensive accommodation and services directory. A characteristic of the bikeline cycling guides is their landscape format combined with the patented spiral binding system, weatherproof and ideal for the handlebar bag.
600 km from the Rhine to the Loire, through Haute-Alsace, Franche-Comté, Burgundy... The guide : - Pages with spiral binding, easy to handle on a bicycle - Format 11.5 x 21 cm, suitable for a handlebar map holder - Clear and precise maps - Descriptions of the routes covered by the guidebook, entirely undertaken by bicycle - Maps of the main towns crossed - Good addresses for accommodation, rental companies and services - Train + bike information 2019 Edition (in French)
The Loire Valley has inspired writers with its natural beauty, and has attracted sovereigns who have endowed it with a remarkable architectural heritage. Its mild climate and soil have produced the famous Loire wines. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 840 km of easy cycling from Nevers to Saint-Brévin-les-Pins (on the Atlantic coast). 39 fully signposted cycling stages. Good addresses, accommodation, services, "train + bike" information. (in French)
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
Starting from the source (Mont Gerbier des Joncs) to the Atlantic Ocean (Saint-Brevin-les-Pins) 654 mile, discover this guidebook along the longest river in France. 26 stages to discover, the book includes detailed route descriptions, informative mapping, details of facilities and also a French glossary.
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 regional map for the Lake Constance-High Rhine region, scale 1:60,000. This also covers a section of EuroVelo 6. Ideal for preparation and orientation on the road.
Cycling map in German covering the cycling route between from Basel to Donaueschingen. Region: Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. Scale: 1: 75,000. Weatherproof and tearproof.
This cycle map describes the section of the EuroVelo cycle route in Germany up to Tuttlingen (61 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 cycling guide describes the German section of EuroVelo 6 from Tuttlingen to Passau (565 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. Also available in English.
This cycling guide describes the section of the EuroVelo cycle route in Austria from Vienna, across Slovakia and in Hungary up to Budapest (310 km).The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:75,000, 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 the section of EuroVelo 6 - Atlantic Black Sea in Austria from Budapest, across Croatia and in Serbia up to Belgrade (580 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:75,000, 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 the section of EuroVelo 6 - Atlantic - Black Sea in Serbia from Belgrade, across Romania and Bulgaria, up to the Black Sea (1,400 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.
This cycling guide describes the sections of EuroVelo 6 in France and Switzerland from Orléans to Basel (796 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.
This cycling guide describes the Austrian section of EuroVelo 6 and EuroVelo 7 from Passau to Vienna (325 km). The perfect tool to guide you during your journey preparation and on the road: precise and very informative maps at a scale of 1:50,000, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory, LiveUpdate, handlebar bag format, and spiral-bound. Also available in German, Italian and Dutch.
This cycling guide describes the French section of EuroVelo 6 from the Atlantic to Nevers (645 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.
The guide presents the Loire by Bike, from Cuffy to the Atlantic, in 8 main sections and 47 stages, each illustrated by a 1:100,000 map specially adapted for cyclists. 190 pages to make sure you don't miss anything: itinerary, good addresses...
The Valley of the Kings by the queen of cycle routes in 18 stages! All the maps, all the addresses! - More than 600 km of secure itinerary through the Centre and Pays de la Loire regions, 45 detailed itinerary maps, 18 stages, effortlessly and for all ages.
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!
Richly illustrated tips for your trip with swisstopo-map 1:100'000 with the signposted route, recommendations for trains, buses and boats, as well as topographical information, spiral bound. Editor: Stiftung SchweizMobil / Publisher: Weber Verlag. Language: German
Deutschsprachiger Führer, der die 600 km von Donaueschingen nach Passau beschreibt. Er enthält 62 präzise Karten und detaillierte Streckenbeschreibungen im Maßstab 1:50.000, zahlreiche Empfehlungen zu den kulturellen und touristischen Attraktionen und ein umfangreiches Verzeichnis der Unterkünfte und Dienstleistungen. Charakteristisch für die bikeline-Radwanderführer ist ihr Querformat in Kombination mit dem patentierten Spiralbindesystem, wetterfest und ideal für die Lenkertasche.
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).
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. For an easier use while cycling, the bett+bike services can also be viewed with an app.
"Radtouren in Österreich" offers a range of bike friendly accommodations that can be filtered in regions or cycle paths. Certified with the "bett+bike" quality label by ADFC.
In Slovakia cycling friendly accommodations, restaurants, camping and tourist attractions can be viewed on the interactive map of the cycling friendly service network "vitajte cyklisti". The page gives also more insight details on each service. The initiative is part of the Cyclists Welcome in V4 project.
In Hungary, the national cycling-friendly service scheme was launched in cooperation with MAKETUSZ in the frame of the Cyclists Welcome in V4 project. There are now nearly 700 certified members. The goal is to have 1,500 service providers registered by the end of 2023. Check out the interactive map, including cycling-friendly restaurants and accommodations, attractions, bike parks, water refill points, repair stations, bike rest areas, and routes for both beginners and advanced cyclists available, following the link below.
On SwitzerlandMobility, you will find selected bicycle-friendly accommodation. These have a lockable bicycle storage room, bicycle repair kit, and washing and drying facilities for clothing. On the map, accommodation options can be filtered by different categories – hotel, BnB, holiday apartment, group accommodation, campsite and much more.
Velo Popas is the first certification for cycling friendly services in Romania. The project is part of the Cyclists Welcome network and is coordinated by POPASURI - an NGO aiming to promote and to protect the Romanian heritage through sustainable activities and tourism. The certification process is managed by Bike in time.