EuroVelo 6 Atlantic – Black Sea

4,700 km long

11 UNESCO sites

6 European rivers

10 countries visited

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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!

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EuroVelo 6 Guide

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Chamina Guide: EuroVelo 6 de Bâle à Nevers

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)

Chamina Guide: La Loire à Vélo de Nevers à l'Atlantique - Grands Itinéraires

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EuroVelo 6: Loire Cycle Route ''Loire-Radweg" [Bikeline Esterbauer]

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