National EuroVelo Contact details for National EuroVelo Coordination Centres and Coordinators EuroVeloE 1 EuroVeloE 2 EuroVeloE 3 EuroVeloE 4 EuroVeloE 5 www.EuroVelo.com Coordination Route AtlanticA Coast Route Route CapitalsC Route Route PilgrimsP Route Route CentralC Route Route ViaV Romea Francigena Centres and Email: [email protected] Serbia Length 9,1109 km | 5,661 miles Length 5,5005 km | 3,417 miles Length 5,1225 km | 3,183 miles Length 4,0004 km | 2,485 miles Length 3,9003 km | 2,432 miles Phone: +370 615 91773 Coordinators Radlobby Österreich Départements & Régions Cyclables Competence Center Start/End point , Start/End point , Republic of Ireland Start/End point , Norway Start/End point Roscoff, France Start/End point , UK Lichtenauergasse 4/1/1 52, avenue Foch Website: www.bicycle.lt Čika Ljubina 8/I End/Start point End/Start point End/Start point End/Start point Kiev, Ukraine (NECC/Cs) 1020 – AUSTRIA 69006 – FRANCE 11000 – SERBIA Caminha, Portugal , , End/Start point or , Email: @radlobby.at Email: info@departements- Email: [email protected] Countries passed Norway, UK, Republic of Ireland, Countries passed Republic of Ireland, UK, The , Countries passed Norway, , , Countries passed France, , The Netherlands, , Countries passed UK, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Phone: +43 (0) 1 919 50 19 regions-cyclables.org Lëtzebuerger Vëlos-Initiativ Phone: .+381 (0) 11 6557 116 through France, Spain and Portugal through Germany, , Belarus and Russia through Germany, Belgium, France and Spain through Czechia, Poland and Ukraine through and Italy Website: Phone: +33 (0) 9 72 56 85 05 6 rue Vauban Website: www.eurovelo.rs Website Webseite Website Website www.eurovelo.com www.eurovelo.at/ Website: www.departements- 2663 Luxembourg www.eurovelo.com www.eurovelo.com www.eurovelo.com Website www.eurovelo.com regions-cyclables.org LUXEMBOURG Switzerland Belgium - Flanders Email: [email protected] Switzerland Mobility Foundation Following Europe’s western border, the Atlantic Coast Route com- , London, , , and Moscow: six compel- Looking for a bit of culture on your next cycle trip but still want Europe is the world’s second most densely populated continent Over a thousand years ago, Sigeric the Serious, Archbishop of Can- At a national level, the organisa- VISITFLANDERS / Grote- Germany Phone: +352 (0) 43 90 30 29 c/o Veloburo bines such contrasting landscapes as the majestic of Norway, ling but different cities that are united by the Capitals Route. Each to experience some of Europe’s best nightlife? EuroVelo 3 might and cycling across it from west to east (or visa versa) will give you a terbury, travelled all the way to Rome to receive his symbols from tion, development and operati- Routepaden vzw Allgemeiner Deutscher Website: www.velo.lu Solothurnerstrasse 107 the wild Irish coastline and the sun-kissed beaches of Portugal. offers fi rst class dining, nightlife and cultural attractions and are be the answer. The route will give you a taste of some of Europe‘s fascinating insight into the people that make up this diverse conti- the Pope. Now you can follow in his footsteps by taking our versi- Grasmarkt 61 Fahrrad-Club e.V. (ADFC) 4600 Olten – SWITZERLAND on of the route is undertaken by Cycling this route you will not only be impressed by dramatic land- best explored by bike. The route is bookended by Galway, with its famour pilgrims routes such as St. Olav’s Way in Norway; the Oxen nent. The route passes through cities that should be on everyone’s on of his route, EuroVelo 5. After starting in the vibrant city of Lon- National EuroVelo Coordination 1000 – BELGIUM Mohrenstraße 69 Netherlands Email: [email protected] scapes but you will be seduced by bustling port cities and cosy atmospheric pubs, and the dramatic Red Square in Moscow. Away in Denmark; and, perhaps most famously, the St. James‘s Way bucket list: , , Kraków and . Waiting for you don you can easily make the short trip to Sigeric’s original starting Centres and Coordinators (NECC/ Email: [email protected] 10117 Berlin – GERMANY Stichting Landelijk Fietsplatform Phone: +41 (0) 62 205 99 00 EuroVelo Map Cs). The composition of these or- Tel. + 32 (0) 2 504 03 11 Email: [email protected] Postbus 846 Website: in Spain. Along the way you will be able to discover some of its are atmospheric old towns, outstanding architecture and history ganisations varies but often inclu- Website: www.visitfl anders.com Phone: +49 (0) 30 / 20 91 49 80 3800 AV Amersfoort www.switzerlandmobility.ch most impressive religious buildings, including the stunning cathe- des government bodies, tourism Website: www.adfc.de THE NETHERLANDS WILD ATLANTIC CAPITAL CITIES BRINGING HISTORY TO LIVE organisations, relevant NGOs, pu- Email: info@fi etsplatform.nl EAST TO WEST Cyclists’ Union Ireland Phone: +31 (0) 33 465 3656 EnverCevko blic transport companies and ser- fi shing villages and also enjoy the best seafood each country has to from the cities the route has much else to offer too, including the CULTURE AND PARTIES point at the glorious Cathedral in Kent. On the other vice providers. The ECF is working Ribnjak 3 Sport Ireland Offi ce Website: Gülağzı Mah. Hacı Amet Sok. 77 / D offer. EuroVelo 1 does not just stick to the coastline either – there untouched Białowieéa Forest between Poland and Belarus; the lessons a plenty. But you can still get away from the crowds on side of the Channel you pass through the political nerve centres of to ensure that there is a Coordina- 10000 Zagreb – CROATIA West End Business Park www.hollandcyclingroutes.com 48000 Menteşe / Muğla – TURKEY are equally exciting sections through the Scottish Highlands, across stunning Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany; and the rugged drals of Trondheim, Cologne and Santiago de Compostela. Linking this route too, by cycling France’s rugged northern coastline; visi- the EU and the breath-taking St. (alt. 2.106 m) on The European cycleroute network tion Centre or Coordinator estab- Email: [email protected] Blanchardstown Email: [email protected] lished in every country in Europe. Phone: +385 (0) 98 9210 608 Dublin – D15KPW7 Norway Phone: +90 (0) 549 5821718 the Breton Peninsula and along the ancient Vía de La Plata route Snowdonia National Park in the UK. these sites you will pass through many exciting cities like Gothen- ting the forests, castles and vineyards of Franconia in Germany; or the road to the Eternal City. Website: REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Norwegian Public Roads Website: in Spain. burg, , Liége and , which are famous for their lively taking in the typically Dutch landscapes of towering dykes and www.sindikatbiciklista.hr/ Email: [email protected] Administration www.envercevkoturkey.org restaurants, bars and clubs. open polders in Zeeland. EuroVelo 4 is so diverse that you won‘t Their main tasks are: Statens vegvesen Vegdirektoratet Phone: +353 (0) 1 8608839 know where to begin. • Route coordination - planning Czechia Mobile : +353868571008 Postboks 8142 Dep and lobbying for improvements Nadace Partnerstvi Website: www.irishtrails.ie N-0033 – NORWAY Sustrans as well as monitoring of route Údolní 33 Email: fi [email protected] The Walker Building status 602 00 – CZECHIA Italy Phone: +47 (0) 915 02030 58 Oxford Street • Signing coordination – integ- Email: [email protected] Federazione Italiana Amci National EuroVelo Coordination Centre: Digbeth rate EuroVelo route information Phone: +420 (0) 515 903 111 della Bicicletta www.vegvesen.no/en/ Birmingham B5 5NR – UK panels in national standards Website: www.eurovelo.cz Via Enrico Caviglia 3/a traffi c/cyclist/maps Email: [email protected] 20139 Milano – ITALY Phone: +44 (0) 121 6335 509 • Communication of EuroVelo at Denmark Email: eurovelo@fi ab-onlus.it Portugal Website: www.sustrans.org.uk national level – nationwide inte- Danish Cycling Tourism Phone: +39 (0) 2 84073149 Federação Portuguesa Cicloturismo gration of EuroVelo routes into Rømersgade 5 Website: www.fi ab-onlus.it e Utilizadores de Bicicleta (FPCUB) information and promotion tools 1362 København – DENMARK Rua Bernardo Lima 35 • Reporting – annual documen- Email: [email protected] 2ºB – 1150-075 Lisboa – PORTUGAL tation of route progress, signing Website: www.cykelturisme.dk/ Lithuanian Cyclists‘ Comunity (LCC) Email: [email protected] etc. Naujoji uosto g. 3 Phone: +351 213 159 648 92120 Klaipéda – LITHUANIA Website: www.fpcub.pt Portugal United Kingdom BeBelglgiuium ItItala y

Follow the EuroVelo EuroVeloE 6 EuroVeloE 7 EuroVeloE 8 EuroVeloE 9 EuroVeloE 10 Cycle routes to explore – Route AtlanticA – Route SunS Route Route MediterraneanM Route Route BalticB – Adriatic Route BalticB Sea Cycle Route 70 000 km and more! EuroVelo Length 4,4484 km | 2,764 miles Length 7,4097 km | 4,604 miles Length 5,8885 km | 3,659 miles Length 1,9301 km | 1,199 miles Length 7,9807 km | 4,927 miles EuroVelo is the European cycle route network – a network of 15 signs Start/End point , France Start/End point End/Start point Also called Euro Velo is a project of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) to long distance cycle routes that connect the whole continent. The Start/End point North Cape, Norway Cádiz, Spain Gdansk, Poland Hansa Circuit develop a network of high-quality cycling routes connecting and network is developed and coordinated by the European Cyclists’ End/Start point Constanta, Romania End/Start point Start/End point , Croatia End/Start point Wherever you like! End/Start point , uniting the whole European continent. The routes can be used by Federation (ECF) and when complete the network will total over Countries passed France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Countries passed Norway, , Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Countries passed Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, , Countries passed Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia and Countries passed Poland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, long-distance cycle tourists, as well as by local people making daily 70,000 km (40,000 miles). The routes can be used by long-distance through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and Romania through Czechia, Austria, Italy and Malta through Croatia, through Croatia through Russia, , and Lithuania journeys. EuroVelo currently comprises of 15 routes and it is envi- cycle tourists, as well as for local daily journeys. saged that the network will be substantially complete by 2020. Website www.eurovelo.com Website Website Website www.eurovelo.com Website www.eurovelo.com Defi nitions www.eurovelo.com www.eurovelo8.com We are constantly working on developing the network but not all sections are ready just yet. We have therefore tried to show on the EuroVelo 6 – Atlantic – Black Sea, is one of our most popular rou- The Sun Route will whisk you from the land of the midnight sun to Sparkling emerald seas, kilometres of golden sand, mysterious is- It may not be the longest of EuroVelo routes but EuroVelo 9 has The coast with its white sands and ice-blue water is an map the conditions that you are likely to experience when out and tes and it’s little wonder why: coasts, rivers, castles, top-class inf- island hopping in the Mediterranean. Culture, sunlight, mountains lands, wonderful food, ancient cities…it’s not hard to fi nd convin- so much to offer. Rivers, seas and mountains; it’s packed full of attractive destination and EuroVelo 10 will give you the perfect op- about. Five different categories have been used: rastructure and a fl at topography make it every cycle tourist’s and a good dose of history make for an unforgettable adventure. cing reasons to travel along the Mediterranean! And what better adventures over its (relatively!) short distance. Start with a refres- portunity to get better acquainted with this enchanting corner of www.EuroVelo.comE • Certifi ed EuroVelo route – EuroVelo routes tested and certifi ed dream journey. The famous sections along the and the Da- There is so much to do: visiting nine European countries (including way to do it than by bike along the Mediterranean Route? Admire hing ride on the Baltic coast and fi nish the trip with a relaxed swim Europe. Dotted around the coastline are the beguiling capitals of according to the common methodology. The route conditions (in- nube Rivers are known to cycle tourists around the world, and for Granada’s Alhambra or Gaudi’s mind blowing architecture in Bar- , , , and ; the glamorous frastructure, signing, services, information etc.) fulfi l the needs of good reason - come and see what all the fuss is about! For anyone celona, feel the romance of ’s canals and ’s old European cyclists. The EuroVelo brand is integrated and visible (in NORTHERN LIGHTS TO SOUTHERN SUN town or pull your bike up alongside an inviting beach and just WELCOMING LOCALS signalisation and promotion materials). HANSEATIC TREASURES relax. • Developed route (with EuroVelo signs) – sections over 50km whe- FOLLOWING THE RIVERS in the . In between you can enjoy welcoming local In more andd more lilocations re users can follow a developed route (see below) that is additio- stops in the cycling havens of Malmo, Copenhagen, Berlin and around the European cycle route nally signposted with EuroVelo signs. ); tackling the Alps, reaching the tip of the ‘Italian boot’; communities with exquisite culinary traditions in Poland, Czechia, city of , as well as the famous Hanseatic towns network, offi cial EuroVelo sig- Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. of Northern Germany and Poland. Visiting these destinations will • Developed route – sections over 50 km where users can follow (at looking to get off the beaten track the eastern part of the EuroVelo and experiencing the sunny archipelago of Malta to mention just a nage is being installed to make least) national signing and information is available on national or 6 offers some less well known by equally attractive sections, just few highlights. Well what are you waiting for?! allow you to experience the unique cultures that have developed your journey even easier. Just regional cycling / tourism websites, linked to EuroVelo.com. waiting to be discovered. Here the course of the Danube brings around the coast of the Baltic Sea. And of course with thousands look out for the distinctive Eu- of kilometres of shoreline to discover, you will be able to fi nd a roVelo signs (see examples abo- • Route under development but usable – sections over 50 km where Sustainable Tourism cyclists to the fascinating of Belgrade, through the im- ve), which can be incorporated it is possible to follow the route either by signing or detailed infor- posing gorge on the border of Romania and Serbia; and beach or even an island all to yourself! within national signage schemes mation, available on the internet on national or regional cycling / Bike and Train eventually to the wildlife-rich Danube Delta where the river fl ows in several different ways (see ex- tourism websites (linked to EuroVelo.com). The route may con- into the Black Sea. amples below). You can now fol- tain some sections that need further development (e.g. stretches on One of the many benefi ts of cycle tourism is that it typically has very low the EuroVelo signs in parts highways with high levels of traffi c). little impact on the environment. What impact it does have can be of Austria, France, Hungary, Slo- • Route at the planning stage – The route is not fully signed and reduced even further if you travel to and from your cycle trip by vakia, Switzerland and the UK to detailed information is not fully available on the internet (linked to public transport. name just some of the countries EuroVelo.com). The proposed itinerary is a proposal for the best Taking your bike to your destination by train is the ideal combina- CYPRUS that have introduced them. possible option currently available and the route may contain dan- tion for environmentally friendly mobility in both short- and long- From the mountains to the coastline in no time. National signage gerous sections. distance traffi c. Most locations in Europe are accessible by train and by booking in advance you may be able to fi nd some cheaper fares. Examples Of course, our network of National EuroVelo Coordination Centres Many trains are now equipped with special bicycle areas but not all, and Coordinators are working on improvements all the time, so in Austria so it is best to check with the rail operator in each country before you may now fi nd that signage has been installed along certain your journey. See also if you need to make reservation. sections. Information is available online – keep checking www.EuroVelo.com for the latest situation along each route. The ECF and its members continue to work on increasing the oppor- tunities for bicycle carriage on Europe’s trains. Czechia Austria

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3 6 © European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), 2017 1 This route of contrasts stretches from the north-east tip of Norway The Cycle Route will surprise you with its diversity: For almost half a century, Europe was forcibly divided into East The Route follows one of the largest rivers in Europe. From The charming alpine village of Andermatt in Switzerland is not only Rue Franklin 28, 1000 Brussels, BELGIUM all the way down to sunny Greece. Along the way EuroVelo 11 will from land located below sea level (the Netherlands) to cliffs over and West. EuroVelo 13 retraces this ‘’, a border stret- the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, this route shows off the beauty the starting point of EuroVelo 15 but also marks the beginning of Tel. +32 (0) 2 8809 274 lead you through six extremely different capital cities; hip Helsinki, 1,000m in height (Norway). Sample wee drams in Scotland, pedal ching from the to the Black Sea. Following this route of this river landscape and the picturesque towns and villages that the latest edition to the network, EuroVelo 17 - Rhône Cycle Rou- [email protected] / www.EuroVelo.com charming , the ‘Phoenix City’ of Warsaw, the ‘White City’ of past millennial port cities such as or Hamburg and is a living history lesson and also provides a welcome reminder line its banks, a number of which are listed as UNESCO World Heri- te. Following the course of the Rhône river, the route ends over a in Germany Belgrade, exciting and last but not least enchanting Athens. tuck into some moules frites overlooking the inviting beaches of of the peace and reconciliation that have followed the fall of the © Huber Kartographie GmbH FIRST CERTIFIED! EDELWEISS AND LAVENDER Dürrstr. 1, 80992 München, GERMANY BEST OF THE EAST CYCLE, FERRY, CYCLE BEHIND THE CURTAIN 15 Rheinradweg Tel. + 49 (0) 89 14303-100 tage Sites. As the fi rst certifi ed EuroVelo route, EuroVelo 15 is open thousand kilometres later on the beautiful Mediterranean coast of [email protected] / www.kartographie.de One of the appealing aspects of this route is that it also gives you the Flanders Coast in Belgium. Expect to be pleasantly surprised ‘Curtain’. As the longest EuroVelo route, the Iron Curtain Trail has to cyclists of all capabilities and there is plenty to see along the way France. Connecting the Alps, Lake , the lavender fi elds of an opportunity to discover fascinating parts of Europe that are not along this popular cycle tourist track. And don’t forget to check something to offer every type of cycle tourist, from the vineyards in including and the continent’s largest waterfall (the Provence and the wild white horses of the Camargue, the shortest Authors of the text so well known (yet!), such as the Tokai wine-growing region of the ferry timetables! southern Czechia and northern Austria to the mountainous border ) and port (). EuroVelo route packs in a surprising amount of different cultures, Ádám Bodor, Julian Ferguson, Ed Lancaster, Philipp Halmanns and in Hungary Hungary, the Finnish Lakeland or Poland’s Tatra Mountains. Give it of Bulgaria, Greece and the northwest region of Turkey; and from landscapes and experiences. Jesús Freire a go and discover a favourite new destination! the bustling ports of the Baltic States to the beauty of Lapland. Photography in Serbia Front Cover: La Vélodyssée / J. DAMASE; EuroVelo 1: Portugal Nature Trails; EuroVelo 2: Sustrans; EuroVelo 4: Westtoer, VISITFLANDERS; EuroVelo 5: Alessandro Micozzi, ECF; EuroVelo 7: CzechTourism; EuroVelo 9: Weinviertel Tourismus / Mandl; EuroVelo 11: Andras Lorschy, Happy Bike; EuroVelo 12: Niclas Jessen, VisitDenmark; EuroVelo 13: ECF; in the Netherlands EuroVelo 15: ECF; EuroVelo 17: Christian Martelet

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