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The stage from Nevers to Basel passes through Southern Burgundy with its world-famous wines, the region of Franche-Comté and the picturesque city of Basel at the junction of Germany, Switzerland and France. The stage begins with characterful towns, industrial heritage and famous vineyards. The stage continues on pleasant waterside routes alongside beautiful natural areas. The area around the magnificent Franche-Compté capital Besançon will reward you with historic towns beneath dramatic slopes and rocks. Following the Rhone-Rhine Canal, you will arrive in the south of Alsace for a cultural and gastronomic stop in Mulhouse, with its rich industrial past often referred to as the "French Manchester", with its exceptional museums including the famous Cité de l'Automobile, before arriving in the magnificent Swiss city of Basel.
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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.
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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.
From Nevers to Basel, EuroVelo 6 follows the wildest part of the Loire valley, which has been listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the canals of Burgundy, the Saône Valley, and the Canal from the Rhine to the Rhône. As the route follows the course of rivers, it is generally quite flat making it ideal cycling territory for those with children.
The Loire by Bike, from Saint-Brevin-les-Pins to Nevers, along the Loire valley, is the most famous and prestigious cycle route in France with 280 km listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed as an easy, family-friendly ride, the cycle route takes you through the Loire landscapes, passing through the river’s natural banks, vineyards, Loire castles, troglodyte sites, via the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park.
This website contains information on the German D-Route 6, with a description of the route, an online Map with route planning function and option to download the route tracks.
Further information on EuroVelo routes 5, 6, 15 and 17 can be found on the website switzerlandmobility.ch or in the free SwitzerlandMobility app. Each route has a detailed photo gallery, a description as well as information on distance, elevation profile, difficulty levels and how to get there by public transport. You can also find accommodation, places of interest, cycle service and rental stations, or closures and detours along the route.
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In Switzerland, the national Rhine Route follows the Alpine river from mountain source to the large Rhine port at Basel. A vastly varied trip through diverse landscapes hewn by the mighty river over the ages.
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.
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.
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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 varied tour through the Rhine Valley passes through countless vineyards and mostly directs cyclists along routes away from busy roads. The motto of this cycle route is “Enjoy nature”. The flora and fauna of the Kaiserstuhl hills along with the countless vineyards will allow cyclists to forget their everyday stresses. The Rhine Valley Cycle Route follows the course of the Rhine, passing along the borders with Liechtenstein and Austria before arriving at Lake Constance.
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From the Danube to Lake Constance. Tuttlingen’s local mountain, the Witthoh, is the only hill on this section of the route. The route is then almost entirely downhill, whereby the considerably milder climate that prevails around Lake Constance can be felt the further one travels. The tour then continues along the Stockacher Aach tributary of the Rhine to Ludwigshafen beside Lake Constance where the Hohenzollern Cycle Route ends.
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From Tuttlingen, the Danube Cycle Route continues on to Ulm where the tallest church spire in the world (forming part of Ulm’s minster) can be visited. Countless historical monuments lie along the route that then passes through Ingolstadt, Regensburg and Passau before arriving at the border with Austria. In 2006, UNESCO added the Regensburg ensemble of the old town with the Stadtamhof district to its list of World Heritage Sites.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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 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 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.
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.