Algarve
Spoilt with sun, blessed with diversity
Sun, sea and scrubland, not to mention the crystal-clear sea water, fresh air galore, beautiful beaches, bays, cliffs and dunes. The Algarve is much more than just a coastline full of exuberant natural beauty though – it is a true paradise for cyclists of all kinds. Great weather, food and views will be your constant companions.
The dark side of cycling along Portugal's most beautiful coast? Only to be found under a sun umbrella (Copyright: I. Felker)
Alsace
Welcome to the realm of enjoyment
Our sweetheart département, and soon to be yours too: The enchanting, wonderfully beautiful Alsace! An ‘Oh, mon dieu!’ could easily escape your lips in view of Alsace's charms, which no one can resist.
Alsace has plenty of picture-perfect postcard motifs (Copyright: L. Zimilena)
Altmühltal
Picture-perfect scenery - and you can be right in the middle of it!
Fancy a classic? We recommend the Altmühltal cycle path! Take a beautiful piece of land, add perfect cycle paths, sprinkle lots of friendly Bavarians around it and the Altmühltal cycle menu is ready to be enjoyed. Have a nice trip!
Rugged rocks form a beautiful contrast to the charming landscape (Copyright: Radweg-Reisen)
Apulia
Picture-perfect south
The Italian coastline: ideal for anyone who wants to get away from it all for a while. There are two seas to choose from here (the Ionian and the Adriatic). Sunshine galore, and a landscape that is just as unspoilt as its ancient cultural monuments are awe-inspiring.
In this narrow strip between two seas, there is room for many scenic coastal roads (Copyright: Funactive)
Baltic Sea
This mini-ocean is a well-rounded affair!
In the middle of it lie beautiful islands such as Rügen, Gotland and Bornholm. All around it, you will find the marvellous coastal cycle paths of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Poland and the Baltics as well as Sweden and Denmark. This region feels international and promises a great voyage!
The piers here are bustling and yet cosy when you need a short break from pedalling (Copyright: TMV, Süß)
Bavaria
Cycle through the Free State
Fancy a calf workout in the lovely Free State of Bavaria? How about some Bavarian humour, dialect and some delicious Obatzda? Then pack your bags! Great views and top-notch tour organisation await. Bavaria's cycling programme is extremely varied, offering the ideal challenge for cyclists of every level and just bursting with natural treasures.
Too good to be true? Don't worry, a cycle tour in Bavaria lives up to the hype! (Copyright: Pedalo)
Bavarian Lakes
Bavaria's bright blue highlights
Very rural, yet just a stone’s throw away from the metropolis of Munich: The most beautiful lake district in the Free State of Bavaria has some magnificent natural treasures to offer! And as the icing on the cake, there are countless opportunities to stop for a wheat beer with a view of the endless blue.
Blue water will be in sight at all times - sometimes even below you! (Copyright: Eurobike)
Burgundy
They sure know how to live in the land of fine wines!
Oh, mon dieu! What heavenly delights the heart of France has to offer... It’s not only the cycle paths with views of beautiful vineyards that are a truly ‘moving’ experience - even the breaks will be special in Burgundy!
With your 'vélo' (and perhaps a little 'vin'), any trip to France will be a 'bon voyage' (Copyright: T. Ryo)
Carinthia
Sunny, southern and utterly beautiful
Carinthia, the sunny southern side of the Alps, is a true paradise for mountain lovers, lake lovers, nature lovers - but most of all for cyclists. Carinthia is simply sensational - so off you go!
In water-rich Carinthia, all roads eventually lead to – or around – a crystal-clear bathing lake (Copyright: Kärnten Werbung, G. Perauer)
Chiemgau
Royal cycling in white and blue
In the region Chiemgau, you can really make the most of your holiday! The fairytale land of King Ludwig II offers a glorious blue lake, snow-capped peaks, historic monasteries and castles as well as a hearty local cuisine made especially for us cyclists.
Like any 'real' sea, Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria also offers the ‘island experience’ (Copyright: Chiemgau Tourismus e.V.)
East Frisia
Between dikes and dunes
Away from the hustle and bustle, East Frisia is a wonderful place to experience rural and maritime life. Preferably in peace and quiet with a cup of Frisian tea, or during a bracing cycle ride with sweeping views across the Wadden Sea.
Lighthouse spotting or counting sheep - East Frisia promises pure relaxation (Copyright: R. T. Frank)
Franconia
Time to get out and about on your bike
The classic song of Franconia goes ‘I want to ride to the land of the Franks at the most beautiful time of summer’ - what a great idea! This region’s marvellous river and vineyard landscapes will make you want to sing as you pedal.
Picturesque timber-framed houses surrounded by greenery characterise the ‘skyline’ of these charming villages (Copyright: pusteflower9024)
Friuli
Italy's sweet spot for the finest cycling enjoyment
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the full name of this region in Italian, and it is as beautiful as it sounds. The azure blue of the Adriatic Sea near Grado, the magnificent vineyards of Collio and the wide valley of the Isonzo River make for a magnificent cycling panorama.
Flanked by green vineyards, the cycle paths here always lead to pure enjoyment (Copyright: Fun Active, H. Wisthaler)
IJsselmeer
More than just a lake!
So much water that you might even think you've reached the sea! But the IJsselmeer is actually a man-made lake and, as you would expect in Holland, it is surrounded on (almost) all sides by cycle paths.
The range of cycling routes along Holland's largest inland waterway is almost limitless (Copyright: Luciano)
Istria
The second heart of Croatia
What would Croatia be without Istria? Still a wonderful cycling destination, no doubt! But it wouldn't be complete without this heart-shaped piece of land jutting out into the Adriatic. It would be missing a whole series of wonderful coastal roads, karst hills and pretty seaside resorts.
Even the smallest bit of elevation can open up wide vistas on the Istrian coast (Copyright: Funactive)
Lake Constance
Enchanting, moving & inspiring
Lake Constance is the place to be if you want a cycling holiday with an Alpine backdrop and plenty of opportunities for a quick dip to cool off. The only difficulty may be keeping your eyes on the shore as you dreamily roll along.
It’s not hard to see why this lake is known as the Swabian Sea! (Copyright: Griwaldia)
Loire Valley
Romantique, magnifique, fantastique
Madame, monsieur! The ‘Garden of France’ is an absolute must-see. The beautiful scenery will make you stop and stare – but you’ll want to keep moving to see it all! An incredible number of charming villages, chateaux, stately homes and more await you along your route.
Towering over the Loire and the valley of the same name, the royal castle of Amboise is a reminder of a glorious past (Copyright: K. Guillois)
Majorca
Island paradise for cyclists
Majorca is a dream destination and a great choice for a cycling tour at any time of the year – and so close! There’s a reason that the pretty Balearic Island is on everyone's lips. Picture the scene: sunbathing in your cycling gear. Gentle sea breezes on white beaches. Picturesque fishing villages and countless cedar trees. A feast of colours, shapes and smells accompanied by the musical chirping of cicadas.
For a cycling holiday that has it all, look no further than Majorca! (Copyright: M. Schönfeld)
Masuria
Water, forests and open spaces
The landscape of Masuria is both spectacular and untamed, with lakes glistening in the sun and rivers rushing by. In between, sleepy Polish villages and small towns steeped in history invite you to stop and explore.
Still waters run deep here in Masuria, and also promise great cycling adventures along their banks (Copyright: M. Shebeko)
Mecklenburg Lakes
Experience a natural paradise
Beautiful lakes - around 1000 of them - nestled between rolling hills and lined with dreamy forests. Travelling through Mecklenburg's kingdom of water will tempt you to stay forever. Even brown bears, ospreys and storks feel at home here …
The people who run the Müritz National Park make sure that nature - and nature lovers - are well looked after (Copyright: TMV, Tiemann)
Mediterranean Sea
Let’s head for the Mediterranean!
There is probably no other sea over which the sun shines as beautifully as over the Mediterranean. It's no wonder that its coastal regions and islands are a delight for cyclists. You won’t need rose-tinted glasses here – just grab a stylish bike helmet and head south!
Here, the deep blue sky and the deep blue sea try to outshine each other! (Copyright: Pedalo)
Münsterland
Grab your bike and hit the trails!
Münsterland may not be the geographical centre of Westphalia, but it is its heart and soul (at least from a cycling perspective). A vast landscape, dotted with impressive castles, moated palaces, manor houses - and countless cycle paths.
Here a church, there a castle ... It’s one magnificent building after another in Münsterland (Copyright: P. Fölting, Münsterland e.V.)
North Sea
Fresh and free through Frisia & Co
This flat land is sure to leave you speechless: so much space, such a blue sky, such a breathtaking sea panorama. And there's no end in sight! Cycling along the North Sea coast towards the horizon is simply a joy.
A lighthouse beckons from afar ... On a seaside cycle tour, unique markers show the way (Copyright: T. Bal)
Palatinate
Cycling heaven along the Wine Route
Discover joie de vivre and the pleasure of cycling among vineyards and historical architecture between the cities of Speyer, Worms and Heidelberg. The sun-drenched Palatinate is a connoisseur's paradise.
Vines form a guard of honour on your way into the kingdom of cycling enjoyment! (Copyright: B. Zerwann)
Piedmont
The land at the foot of the mountains
Officially, the white truffle is Piedmont's gold - but the region's cycle paths are just as tempting and will also make your mouth water! In the charming north-west of Italy, enjoyment of all kinds is a priority.
Most of Piedmont's many culinary delights are much easier to find than truffles! (Copyright: Eurobike)
Provence
Plenty of sunshine & a sea of fragrant flowers
Anyone who thinks that the only sense involved in a cycle tour is the sense of balance has obviously never been to Provence! Sight, hearing, smell and oh, là, là, taste (!) can all be indulged on the sunny side of southern France.
A feast for the eyes and the taste buds – all accompanied by the whirring wheels of your bike! (Copyright: R. Semik)
Salzburger Land
Natural paradise at the gates of the city of culture
The province of Salzburg with its varied landscape lies almost exactly in the centre of Austria. Flachgau, Tennengau, Pinzgau, Pongau, Lungau - each one more beautiful than the next, and all of them laced with tempting cycle paths.
Almost too good to be true, but still 100% authentic: the picture-perfect Lake Zell (Copyright: Auergraphics)
Salzkammergut
Cycling paradise in the Austrian Alps
In the beautiful Salzkammergut, where snow-capped peaks surround you and crystal-clear mountain lakes beckon at every turn, a good time is guaranteed. Just hop on your bike!
There's plenty of fresh water in the Salzkammergut to cool burning muscles - for example the beautiful turquoise-blue Attersee (Copyright: OÖ Tourismus, R. Hochhauser)
Sardinia
A hidden gem for cycling holidays!
Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians: they all took cycling holidays in Sardinia. Well, not really. But if the peoples of antiquity had had bikes, they would undoubtedly have had a lot of fun here. The second largest island in the Mediterranean is timelessly beautiful and incomparably attractive.
The best of both worlds - winding through untamed nature on well-maintained tarmac roads (Copyright: E. Locci)
Sicily
Passionate about sun?
Would you like to get the most out of your Mediterranean island cycling holiday? Then there's no way around Sicily! And once you're there, all roads lead through wild and romantic countryside, to fascinating myths, diverse culture and plenty of dolce vita.
Looking for a special souvenir? How about your very own Trinacria, the symbol of Sicily (Copyright: Shooter)
South Tyrol
A summit meeting between north and south
South Tyrol is made for cyclists; for those who enjoy tough mountain passes, and also for those who like to slow down with a glass of wine. From the saddle of your bike, you can experience the Alps meeting the Mediterranean under the South Tyrolean sun to create a region full of fascinating flavours.
Where vines like these thrive, ‘dolce vita’ is the name of the game! (Copyright: IDM Südtirol)
Styria
Austria has its ‘green heart’ in the right place
Grass green, apple green, lime green, moss green, forest green... The fertile gourmet and wine region of Styria is Austria's second largest federal state and has so much to offer! There’s no doubt about the best way to travel here - just hop on your bike.
The ‘green heart’ of Austria really lives up to its name (Copyright: Pixel to the People)
Thuringia
The green heart of Germany
Immerse yourself in nature, in history, and in a uniquely varied cycling experience. Thuringia's 'specialities' aren’t only great poets and thinkers, but also hearty cuisine and warm hospitality.
Forests, meadows and splashes of colour create a wonderfully idyllic panorama (Copyright: H. Czauderna)
Tuscany
Italy for cyclists
Fancy exploring one of the most charming and picturesque places in Europe? La bella toscana sends its regards! It’s tough for us not to get carried away talking about Tuscany. We have to pull ourselves together and simply say: it is beautiful. Extremely versatile. And just made for wonderful cycling adventures!
Cinema Paradiso: Tuscany has long had a magical pull for cyclists (Copyright: F. Scatena)
Veneto
Lido, lagoon - lovely!
Diversity is all around in La Serenissima Venezia. Surrounded by views of the sea or the mountains, you can make your way from one fascinating city to the next (by bike, of course), then celebrate the Mediterranean joie de vivre in style with a glass of Prosecco or Valpolicella!
The skyline in the ‘city of lagoons’ also makes for a wonderful cycling backdrop (Copyright: Funactive)