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counting down our picks for the top 10
bike trips in europe to do with your
buddies
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for this list we're looking at some of
the most beautiful and unique bike trips
across europe
if you're looking for a great outdoor
activity with friends
we've got plenty of options for you
number 10 black forest germany the
birthplace or
inspiration of many folk tales and
fables germany's black forest has an
inherent magic to it
a popular hiking destination it can
equally be explored by bicycle
with a variety of trails to choose from
the most popular however is the southern
black forest cycle route
a roughly 153 mile long loop it begins
and ends in the beautiful city of
freiburg
the southern black forest cycle route is
considered to be a five-day trip and
there are a number of comparable routes
in the five to eight day range
the black forest is actually a great
bike trip for beginners because it also
offers many single day loop trails
meaning that you can spend every day
biking somewhere new without ever having
to rough it overnight number nine the
coast of croatia
in recent years it seems like everyone
and their uncle is planning a trip to
croatia
we understand the appeal this newly
trendy destination boasts great
weather picture-perfect beaches stunning
old world architecture and an eclectic
mediterranean lifestyle and cuisine
but rather than fight through the crowds
of dubrovnik why not experience the
beauty of croatia as you navigate the
coastline the journey is
often challenging but it rewards you
with a nice variety of views and
environments
from breathtaking ocean vistas and
islands to verdant forest when the road
veers inland
this route will take you through a
number of medieval towns and historic
villages
allowing you to experience a side of
croatia seen by few travelers
if you're looking for a truly epic
journey you can extend your trip to
cover the entirety of the estrion coast
which croatia shares with italy and
slovenia
number 8 the netherlands small in size
famously flat and boasting painfully
beautiful landscapes the netherlands is
a great choice for any beginner to
mid-level cyclist or group of cyclists
looking to embark on their first
multi-day bike trip
cycling is hugely popular in the
netherlands both within the cities and
cross-country
so there's plenty of infrastructure to
support the activity
it's also a very safe place to go biking
as the locals are accustomed to sharing
the
road with bike paths sneaking all across
the country
it's easy to find a route to match every
interest or comfort level
maastricht to amsterdam is a popular
route that takes about six days
cyclists seeking a major sense of
accomplishment however
may want to attempt biking the entire
country from east to west
or north to south number 7. tawan
cycle trail austria if you like
awe-inspiring sights and you're not
afraid of some challenging
inclines this may just be the trip for
you the core trail is only about 150
miles long
so there are perhaps some extreme
ultra-distance cyclists
who might be tempted to conquer it in a
single day such an approach is a missed
opportunity however
as this is a breathtaking route with a
whole lot to see and do
along the way the trail carries you
through hoitawan national park
ice caves the kremel waterfall and gross
glocknow mountain
much of your ride is actually spent
following the national park's namesake
river
the mighty hoe taiwan along the way
you pass through the historic fairytale
city of salzburg
where you'll surely want to spend a few
days before continuing
ambitious riders can test themselves by
continuing all the way to passout
number six via francina italy
beginning along the swiss border at the
great saint bernard pass
via francis is actually italy's longest
official cycling route
it ends in suitably epic fashion at the
steps of saint peter's basilica in the
holy city of rome
one of the key highlights of this route
are the rolling green and golden hills
of tuscany
and the many historic farmhouses you'll
see along the way
tuscany's beauty lives up to the
reputation and is arguably at its best
when seen from a bicycle
the breeze against your skin and the
landscape changing before your very eyes
that being said the journey is stunning
from start to finish
at 620 miles however it's not
necessarily an
easy trip you're actually following in
the footsteps of pilgrims dating back
over a thousand years so at least you're
in good company
number five lake constance germany
austria and switzerland
though this cycling path is only 168
miles long
it carries you through three different
countries
a popular cycling loop for groups of
friends the tour of lake constance
naturally offers plenty
of scenic views of the lake as well as
opportunities to spend time by the water
and take a dip
as it winds further inland however it
equally takes you alongside quiet
forested areas
pastoral farmland vineyards historic
churches and
a number of charming villages and towns
including lindau and mersburg
tackling the trip at a comfortable pace
that allows you to enjoy all the sights
the journey typically takes
roughly five or six days we recommend
traveling in a clockwise direction in
order to stay closest to the water
number four catalonia spain though
officially part of spain catalonia has
its own distinct culture and identity
that sets it apart from the rest of the
country catalonia as a whole offers many
unique cycling opportunities but
fiona in particular has become something
of a european mecca for cyclists
located in southeastern catalonia and
extending to the coast
girona is both the name of the city and
the province
the city of hirona is beautiful and
historic to the point that avid cyclists
may find themselves tempted to relocate
there permanently
it serves as a great home base for the
endless cycling that can be done
in the surrounding area with plenty of
flat stretches of road to cruise along
in the valley
hilly terrain and the nearby roca koroba
mountain
hirona has a bit of everything to
satisfy all skill levels and different
types of cycling
number three the french alps given that
this is perhaps the most
famous cycling destination on our list
today you may be wondering why we put it
in third place rather than first
quite simply this particular cycling
trip isn't for everyone
if you and your buds are beginners or
intermediate cyclists
you should probably stick with something
a bit more leisurely
the french alps are for experienced
cyclists who if not professional
have dedicated a lot of time and energy
to get into top
shape if you and your friends are out
cycling early every morning and consider
yourselves to be avid cyclists however
this is the trip you've been training
for what better way to test yourself
than to tackle the tour de france climb
of carl de jouplan
there are numerous routes to choose from
when cycling the french alps but the one
constant
is the astounding scenery number 2
the peak district united kingdom uk
residents are spoiled for choice when it
comes to cycling routes
the countryside offers many scenic
journeys for example
a leisurely bike ride through the
cotswolds is a great way to spend a long
weekend
even against steep competition however
britain's peak district stands out as
being arguably the nation's most
ruggedly beautiful bike-friendly
destination the peak district
despite the name doesn't have many sharp
peaks but rather
rolling hills gorges and valleys and yet
the routes themselves aren't actually
that challenging
making this a doable trip for families
and groups that include
relative newcomers to the world of
cycling there are dozens of routes to
choose from
some of which stay on main roads while
others venture onto gravel paths or even
incorporate some mountain biking
for those looking for the best overall
experience and a moderate challenge
try the 160 mile tour to peak district
number one danube cycle path this is it
the bike trip by which all others are
judged
the famous danube cycle path follows its
namesake river through 10
different countries for a staggering
1770 miles
while the distance might seem
intimidating by approaching it from a
downstream direction
you can actually make it a fairly
leisurely ride setting your own pace
also most people don't do the whole
thing instead picking convenient points
along the way to start and stop
depending on what they want to see
however you choose to tackle it the
danube cycle path is sure to make for an
unforgettable bike trip
of course if you and your friends are
looking for an epic months-long journey
you can tackle the entire danube cycle
path and
extend it to include the larger eurovelo
6 cycling route
which adds the loire river for a 2207
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