Spring Fever along the EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route
Start of the season along one of the most famous long-distance cycling routes
Start of the season along one of the most famous long-distance cycling routes
Festive flair and Christmas feelings in unique locations. One of the most famous long-distance cycle paths, the EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route, follows one of the mightiest rivers in Europe through Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Many towns along the route transform into a winte…
The EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route follows the Rhine and its 1.233 km from its source in the Swiss Alps to its outlet in the Dutch sea. It passes four countries and unique landscapes. Sights and activities for the whole family complete the offer for visitors of one of the largest rivers in Europe.
EuroVelo 19 follows the major European river Meuse, originating on the Langres Plateau in France and flowing through Belgium and the Netherlands to the North Sea. The history of the Meuse has shaped people and life along the river for many centuries.
EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route is a treasure of cultural and natural sites. Legendary castles, medieval towns and breathtaking landscapes are some of the sites that have been (rightfully) included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. To be selected, sites must be of “outstanding universal value” …
Planning to cycle the fully certified EuroVelo route which goes through the Swiss Alps to the Alsatian countryside and Middle Rhine Valley, all the way up to the North Sea? Grab your handy digital copy of the new flyer now.
When travelling by bike, public transport connections can be a headache. Luckily, EuroVelo 15 is well-connected to public transport services in each of the countries crossed by the Rhine. Here are some tips to make your trip along the beautiful Rhine easier to plan.
Most of the route is either using cycle lanes or going on roads with low traffic, a very safe environment for beginners.
Many people in the cycle-tourism industry share the impression that good food is a crucial motivation for the cycle tourist. It certainly is for the EuroVelo correspondent writing these lines. There are few activities that raise your caloric demand to a similarly high level as several hours pedalli…
This is the story of Mat and Harriet, EuroVelo users, and how they fell in love with travelling by bike. The idea of cycling across whole Europe seemed fascinating, and they decided to follow the EuroVelo routes all the way from their home in London, UK, to Turkey. This was only possible thanks to …
The cross-border public transport module provided on www.EuroVelo19.com makes it easier for cycle tourists to find flexible travelling solutions such as train stations, bus stations and mobility info centres indicated on interactive maps; country-specific intermodality information and an unusual pu…
When our former colleague, Antonia Tornow, came to the end of her six month internship, she had become so inspired by her time helping to develop the world’s largest cycle route network that she decided to cycle back home to Austria on the EuroVelo routes!
EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route is a peaceful itinerary following the Meuse River from its source to the North Sea, through France, Belgium and the Netherlands. If you are looking to complete a EuroVelo route during your holidays, EuroVelo 19 might be the itinerary you are looking for!
Read our interview with Zoheir and Malika. Hailing from France, they carried out a crowd-funded charity project last June. They cycled on EuroVelo 3 to reach the Spanish city of Saint-Sebastian from their home in Tours. Learn more about their project and discover their travel experiences in this ar…
This summer, three members of the ECF EuroVelo team have been cycling on EuroVelo 15 – Rhine Cycle Route and each has an article for you! This month, we start at the source of the Rhine, cycling towards the North of Alsace with Florence, the EuroVelo team’s Communication Assistant.
The COVD-19 pandemic and the lockdowns currently happening in most parts of the world make it difficult for many of us to plan cycling holidays in the summer. Times are uncertain and we do not know when it will be safe to travel again. With #EuroVeloAtHome, we would like to let you know that it’s o…
On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2023, we are delighted to announce the next proposed EuroVelo route: the Iberian Cycle Route. This route will connect Lisbon to Pamplona via Madrid and is set to become part of the network by 2028.
EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route is one of the newest members of the EuroVelo family since joining the network in 2019; it is also one of the shortest EuroVelo routes. But make no mistake: there is a lot to do and see on 1,050 km. It is in the top five most popular routes on EuroVelo.com for more th…
Today, 8 March 2019, is an important day for EuroVelo because it marks the launch of EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route during the Cycling Tourism Day at ITB Berlin 2019. It is the first new route to be added to the EuroVelo network in three years! In this article, we introduce the new route and some …
The Lake Garda hanging cycle path (3km in length, reachable by the EuroVelo 7 – Sun Route and part of the 140km cycle path ‘Garda by bike’ which encircles Lake Garda) is often considered as one of the most beautiful in Europe. The cliff edge cycle path, a true and rare marvel, above the world-famou…
The Belgian stretch of EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea (Francigena) has been awarded Cycle Route of the year 2023 at Fiets en Wandelbeurs, the annual cycling and hiking fair in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The award highlights the concerted efforts of Belgian partners, coordinated by Pro Velo, Belgian EuroVel…
Ever heard of Bornholm? This intriguing-sounding word is the name of a small Danish island (588 square km and less than 40,000 inhabitants) in the Baltic Sea, south of the Swedish Coast. In Denmark it is known as a cycling paradise and earlier this year it joined the itinerary of EuroVelo 10 – Balt…
Discover EuroVelo 15 in this unique picture essay to visualise your next cycling holiday this season. This virtual cycling tour takes you from the source of the river to the North Sea with many tips and facts about the most popular route in our network.