{"id":27061,"date":"2020-08-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/uncategorized-en-gb\/epic-bike-rides-of-europe"},"modified":"2022-08-04T09:00:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T09:00:55","slug":"epic-bike-rides-of-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/culture-lifestyle-en-gb\/epic-bike-rides-of-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic Bike Rides of Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Travelling by bike is synonymous with adventure. Whether you do it with family or alone, it opens up opportunities to get to know a country and its culture from a unique perspective. You\u2019re not only travelling in an environmentally friendly way, you\u2019re also focusing on the essentials: serenity and wellness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a handy guide to five of the most scenic and epic bike paths in Europe. Grab that off-road two-wheeler and go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alentejo Circular Route, Portugal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12664\"\/><figcaption>Explore Alentejo, Portugal, where mountains touch the sky. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The circular route through the Alentejo region in the south of Portugal traverses picturesque olive groves, knobbly cork oaks and idyllic vineyards. It starts and ends in the tranquil town of \u00c9vora, whose old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you wind your way through the long roads, you\u2019ll spy different epochs and cultures. Tourists hoards are forgotten and time is definitely not of the essence as you soak in the nature. Small, mostly whitewashed villages mark suitable stops for a quick snack or rest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Portugal      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Portugal  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The route at a glance:<\/strong><br>217 miles. Start in and end in \u00c9vora, with trips through Monsaraz, Serpa, Mertola, Castro Verde and Beja making it one of Europe&#8217;s most epic bike rides.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12665\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a0The Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption sits in the historic center of \u00c9vora. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12665\"\/><figcaption>&nbsp;The Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption sits in the historic center of \u00c9vora. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12666\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-1-1-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"The village of Monsaraz in Alentejo is Instagram worthy. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12666\"\/><figcaption>The village of Monsaraz in Alentejo is Instagram worthy. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C2C Cycle Path, United Kingdom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This popular long-distance route should be on everyone\u2019s bucket list. The 143-mile coast-to-coast path connects the Irish Sea with the North Sea. It leads through the Pennines and the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most popular of the numerous routes leads from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel?utm_source=omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=September&amp;utm_content=Break_The_Cycle&amp;utm_term=US_Travel_England\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whitehaven to Sunderland<\/a>, past idyllic cottages and stone walled roads and across old mining towns. Cyclists often dip their rear wheels into the Irish Sea and North Sea as a matter of tradition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        United Kingdom      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to United Kingdom  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The route at a glance:<\/strong><br>143 miles. From Whitehaven, the route leads through the Lake District National Park and the Pennines and ends in Sunderland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12667\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image19-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling through The Pennines in Northern England offers stunning views. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12667\"\/><figcaption>Cycling through The Pennines in Northern England offers stunning views. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12668\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image18-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The Lake District is popular for cycling fanatics. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12668\"\/><figcaption>The Lake District is popular for cycling fanatics. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12670\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Take a detour and visit Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12670\"\/><figcaption>Take a detour and visit Hadrian&#8217;s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12672\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The Lake District National Park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12672\"\/><figcaption>The Lake District National Park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Elbe Cycle Route, Czech Republic and Germany<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The long and meandering Elbe Cycle Path takes you from the source of the Elbe in the Krkonose Mountains through Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland to the estuary of the Elbe in nearby Cuxhaven. You\u2019ll have the chance to discover some of the most idyllic landscapes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/germany?utm_source=omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=September&amp;utm_content=Break_The_Cycle&amp;utm_term=US_Travel_Germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Germany<\/a>, as well as Prague, Dresden and Hamburg. Plan at least 14 days for the entire path, but if you want to stop off for some overnight trips, you can cycle just part of the way. The section from \u0160pindler\u016fv Ml\u00fdn to Dresden is not for the faint of heart as it leads through the fantastic rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The section between Hamburg and Cuxhaven enchants with maritime charm and expansive beaches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Germany      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Germany  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The route at a glance:<\/strong><br>790 miles. Starting in \u0160pindler\u016fv Ml\u00fdn in the north of the Czech Republic, the path goes through M\u011bln\u00edk and Decin and then over Dresden, Meissen, Magdeburg, Hamburg and Cuxhaven, Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12673\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image14-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The Elbe cycle path crosses two countries and offers breathtaking views. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12673\"\/><figcaption>The Elbe cycle path crosses two countries and offers breathtaking views. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12674\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Head across the iconic Bastei bridge. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12674\"\/><figcaption>Head across the iconic Bastei bridge. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12675\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-1-1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"The Tetschner Castle in D\u011b\u010d\u00edn is a sight to behold. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12675\"\/><figcaption>The Tetschner Castle in D\u011b\u010d\u00edn is a sight to behold. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12676\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-1-1024x888.jpg\" alt=\"St\u0159ekov Castle is perched on a cliff above the River Elbe. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12676\"\/><figcaption>St\u0159ekov Castle is perched on a cliff above the River Elbe. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Czech Republic      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Czech Republic  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Loire Cycle Route, France<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Romantic vineyards, imposing chateaux and charming villages: the Loire Valley is the pleasure garden of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/france?utm_source=omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=September&amp;utm_content=Break_The_Cycle&amp;utm_term=US_Travel_France\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France<\/a>. The Loire cycle path runs from Cuffy to St-Br\u00e9vin-les-Pins on the Atlantic coast with more than 2,000 secondary routes. The almost 62-mile-long, slightly hilly section between Blois and Tours is one of the most picturesque, with numerous castles to discover. The Ch\u00e2teau de Chaumont-sur-Loire, the Ch\u00e2teau d&#8217;Amboise and the Clos-Luc\u00e9, where Leonardo Da Vinci once lived and worked, are among the most iconic chateaux. Your rendezvous with the Valley of the Royal Castles should embrace the French way of life: excellent cuisine and fabulous wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12677\"\/><figcaption>Chambord Castle is one of the most iconic in the Loire Valley. Credit: Dorian Mongel\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        France      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to France  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The route at a glance:<\/strong><br>559 miles. Starting from Blois, the path leads to Chaumont-sur-Loire, Amboise, Montlouis-sur-Loire and Tours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12678\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-1-1-575x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a0Native flora and fauna surround you in the Loire. Credit: Jessy Hoffmann\/Unsplash\" class=\"wp-image-12678\"\/><figcaption>&nbsp;Native flora and fauna surround you in the Loire. Credit: Jessy Hoffmann\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12679\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image15-1-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Chateaux dominate the landscape in the Loire. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12679\"\/><figcaption>Chateaux dominate the landscape in the Loire. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12685\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Loire_shutterstock_60834925-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A cycling journey offers many unique perspectives. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12685\"\/><figcaption>A cycling journey offers many unique perspectives. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>V\u00eda Verde de Ojos Negros, Spain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the east of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/spain?utm_source=omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=September&amp;utm_content=Break_The_Cycle&amp;utm_term=US_Travel_Spain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spain<\/a>, the V\u00eda Verde de Ojos Negros path runs along a disused railway line from Ojos Negros to the Mediterranean Sea and Sagunt. Even though the V\u00eda Verde actually starts at Santa Eulalia station, it is worthwhile to start the tour at the disused mines of Ojos Negros. Today they resemble a ghost town and thus provide a melancholic but memorable start to your journey. There are numerous historical and remarkable places in the immediate vicinity of the V\u00eda Verde, offering insights into the art, culture and history of Aragon and Valencia. Where once British steam locomotives puffed, you can now savor a landscape shaped by wind and weather, while tunnels carved in stone, bridges and aqueducts provide spectacular views. Thistles, rosehips and blackberry bushes line the path and \u201cHe who holds his bike dear will push it with no fear\u201d certainly doesn&#8217;t apply to everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Spain      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Spain  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The route at a glance:<\/strong><br>102 miles. The route leads from Santa Eulalia to Teruel, Barracas and Torres Torres to the port of Sagunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12686\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OjosNegros_shutterstock_220173415-1-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a0A windmill sits in the distance in Ojos Negros. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12686\"\/><figcaption>&nbsp;A windmill sits in the distance in Ojos Negros. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12682\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling with friends creates many bonding experiences. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12682\"\/><figcaption>Cycling with friends creates many bonding experiences. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image16-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a0Located near Teruel, Spain, the Albentosa aqueduct is a great place to take a break. Credit: Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-12683\"\/><figcaption>&nbsp;Located near Teruel, Spain, the Albentosa aqueduct is a great place to take a break. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travelling by bike is synonymous with adventure. Whether you do it with family or alone, it opens up opportunities to get to know a country and its culture from a unique perspective. You\u2019re not only travelling in an environmentally friendly way, you\u2019re also focusing on the essentials: serenity and wellness. 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