The routes less cycled – hidden cycling gems in Europe (Cycling Thread)

When cycling around Europe we enjoy visiting well-known and popular places, but we also try to look for areas that are still a bit undiscovered – places where you can genuinely feel like an explorer yourself. Of course, many people have been there before us, but when you find yourself alone, surrounded by silence, you can experience a place with all your senses.

We've put together a collection of 11 cycling routes in Europe that can be described as "less cycled", although in almost every case for a different reason.

The list opens with the Carinthian Lake Loop – simply because it's still a relatively new route. The Altmühl Valley Cycle Route makes the cut as it sits quietly between the much better-known Main and Danube routes. The Oder-Spree-Tour stands out as an excellent yet slightly hidden route on the eastern edge of Germany. Velo Dunajec is included because it's still not obvious to many riders that Poland can offer truly top-quality cycling infrastructure. And the Waterline Route in the Netherlands – because this country is usually associated more with everyday urban cycling than with long-distance touring.

The routes less cycled – hidden cycling gems in Europe (Cycling Thread)

With this selection, we’re opening the new cycling season on our website 🙂 – I'll be happy if you drop by and take a look at the rest.

Great rides! 🙂

S.