The Most Beautiful Bike Trails in Poland and Europe

Train travel, including with a bicycle, made much easier. More and more bicycle carriages are being opened or at least places for safely attaching your bike. The costs of transporting a bicycle are not high, usually they come in the form of a lump sum regardless of the length of the route.

Therefore, trips to more distant corners of the country and Europe are becoming easier to arrange. No car or bicycle rack is required. With PKP (Polish State Railways), the departure can be very successful and comfortable due to a reduction in the number of changes.

Especially since both Poland and Europe have a well-prepared infrastructure. New bike routes for tourists at various levels of advancement are being opened. Thanks to convenient connections to larger and smaller cities, the slogan “biking through Europe and Poland” is not empty at all. Along the routes, facilities for short rest, gastronomy, and accommodation are prepared.

Review of the Most Beautiful Bike Trails in Poland

We invite you to a brief review of some of the most beautiful bicycle routes in Poland. This is of course just a small slice. Local authorities take care to enrich their tourist facilities also with cyclists in mind, therefore new, increasingly better-prepared routes are being created.

Velo Czorsztyn

Among the most beautiful bike routes in Poland, Velo Czorsztyn is certainly counted. This route is perfect for a weekend, it is only 30 kilometers long, and the total climbs along the way are just 187 meters. It runs around Lake Czorsztyn. On site, apart from beautiful views of the mountains, there is a lot to see: the castle in Niedzica or the Dunajec breakthrough. Moreover, this route can easily be extended by using the Velo Dunajec trail. 

In addition, demanding people who appreciate physical effort also in the mountains can go on a trip to their higher parts, also by bike. You will surely remember the altitude differences for a long time, but the beautiful views will reward you a lot. The whole Velo Czorsztyn route is paved with asphalt, so the comfort of cycling is very high. The trees provide cooling even on a warm day.

EuroVelo 10

Do you prefer the sea? Choose EuroVelo 10, the route from Świnoujście to Elbląg (you can easily get to both of these cities by train). The whole route is 540 kilometers, so you can easily spread it over several days or even choose separate sections to drive by to see as much as possible along the way. It’s one of the most popular bike routes in Poland — the readings of the counters installed on it clearly show that during the holidays it is used by even several thousand tourists every day. Importantly, along the way, there are no problems with accommodation, gastronomy, or simply resting points. You can extend the route because it is part of Velo Baltica, the route around the Baltic Sea.

Iron Bike Trail – Żelazny Szlak Rowerowy

Looking for something shorter, also with children, in Silesia? One of the most beautiful bike routes in Poland is undoubtedly the Iron Bike Trail. It runs around Jastrzębia Góra and uses a disused railway track. Additionally, it is connected to routes in the Czech Republic, so an international trip is possible. It passes through Jastrzębie-Zdrój, the Zebrzydowice commune, Karvina, the Piotrowice commune near Karvina, and the Godów commune. The main loop is 54 kilometers. But along the way, there is the possibility to choose a few alternatives, including one of 36 kilometers. The route is easy and also possible to drive with a trailer with children.

Bike route from Giżycko to Mikołajki

Masuria is a wonder of nature, and nobody needs to be specially convinced of that. Exploring them from the height of a bicycle saddle is a great idea. It’s worth going on a bike route from Giżycko, through Wilkasy, Bogaczewo, Woźnice to Mikołajki. Along the way, you will see the attractions of Giżycko, including a rotary bridge and the Boyen Fortress, and also the bridge over the lakes in Rydzewo or Lake Mikołajskie. It’s the natural attractions that are the biggest strength of Masuria. This route is about 29 kilometers, so it’s not particularly long, perfect for one warm day. You can get on the train with your bike, for example, in Olsztyn, from where you can easily get to Giżycko.

Green Velo

Of course, these are not all the possibilities of cycling in Warmia and Mazury. The Green Velo trail, or the Eastern Bike Trail, is very popular. In the Warmian-Masurian voivodeship, it is as long as 397 kilometers. It’s a brilliant way to spend a vacation. You will conquer the route at your own pace, from city to city, visiting places along the way. Its course is: Elbląg – Tolkmicko – Frombork – Braniewo – Pieniężno – Górowo Iławeckie – Lidzbark Warmiński – Bartoszyce – Sępopol – Korsze – Barciany – Srokowo – Węgorzewo – Banie Mazurskie – Gołdap – Stańczyki – Żytkiejmy.

The Most Beautiful Bike Trails in Europe

Are you also interested in exploring European cycle routes? There are also plenty of options available. In the west, they know how to prepare infrastructure for cyclists.

Alpe-Adria

One of the most popular cycling routes in Europe is the impressive Alpe-Adria. It is as long as 415 kilometers. The route starts in Salzburg. It runs through Carinthia, Villach, then through the Julian Alps, through the old railway trail, which is extremely picturesque, with many tunnels. The end of the route is Italy, the warm Adriatic coast in Grado. The route is very convenient, adapted to the needs of tourists. In case you still have the energy to ride, the route can be easily extended to Trieste and experience the charm of the Italian Adriatic coast. Along the way, you can easily find accommodation in various standards. However, remember that in the season, this one of the most beautiful European bicycle routes can be crowded, so book your accommodation in advance.

Bike Trail in the Loire Valley

Few have not heard of the Loire Valley. In France, surrounded by magnificent castles and imposing estates, there is a beautiful cycle route where you can immerse yourself in history and nature. It follows the Loire river and its tributaries. It’s not particularly demanding, so even less experienced cyclists will find their way here. It is 280 kilometers long. It is worth spending about 7 days on it, including visiting the passed castles.

Bike Trail along the German Baltic Coast

A good idea for a few days in spring, summer or autumn is to go on a bike trail leading through the north of Germany, along the Baltic Sea. Its advantage is the ease of reaching by train from Poland, with a minimum number of transfers. You can start, for example, from Świnoujście and reach the historic city of Lubeck. Of course, you can combine it with the Polish section of EuroVelo. Along the way, you will see the most magnificent Hanseatic cities, including Wismar and Rostock. Beautiful views of the white seaside cliffs and delicious Fischbrötchen, or fish rolls, will make the trip enjoyable.

The proposals for a bicycle trip across Europe are very diverse. These are, of course, only a few from many suggestions. One thing is certain: everyone will find something for themselves among them. You can check the possibility of getting to the place by train on the EuroTrips portal. Here, you can also purchase a ticket for the connection you are interested in.

This is just an inspiration, maybe on your holiday trail, there will be other interesting routes worth seeing. Pedaling is an idea for a budget, yet healthy and active holiday.