The north sea coast cycle route part 5 netherlands and. The north sea coast cycle route starts in bergen, norway and runs for over 3,700 miles 6,000 kilometers around the north sea. In remote areas, however, it is advisable to book your accommodation in. The northern sea route is completely icefree and shipping. The varied tour on the north sea coast cycle route, which we present to you in. The north sea trail is a transnational longdistance hiking trail along the coast of the north sea. Starting from the historic port of whitehaven on the irish sea we use st bees and finishing in tynemouth on the north east coast. The north sea coast cycle route part 7 scotland bike touring. The authors of this book, edited by marcus matthias keupp, provide a thorough and contemporary analysis of the northern sea route. North sea cycle route 1,000 kilometres of sea views. The north sea cycle route was officially opened in 2001, and is an international project between the countries participating, with 68 partners in 8 countries. Bicycle the north sea cycle route, lf1, in france, belgium, and the netherlands cycle 450 kilometers 270 miles along quiet roads, dikes and bike paths, often in view of the north sea. Theres so much on board our ships for you to enjoy as you.
Did you know that the north sea cycle route is the worlds longest signed international cycle route, passing through 7 countries. Eurovelo is a project of the european cyclists federation ecf eurovelo routes can be used for bicycle touring. Englandscotland from london to the tip of shetland norway from bergen to the swedish border swedendenmark through sweden and denmark germany to london germany. It passes sweden, denmark, germany, the netherlands, belgium, england and ends in. The cycling is easy, downhill and along dedicated cycle lanes, the countries visited are very cycle friendly.
You will never be terribly far from a shop, or a holiday home. Ranging from 20 to 560 km12,5 to 348 miles in length, youre likely to find a route to suit you and your family. The route is signposted with national cycle route no. A separate description of the route and the different legs is available. The north sea cycle route runs through the countries of norway, sweden, denmark, holland, england and scotland. Cycling along the rogaland coast is a journey through history. Along the way you will also find information signs for the north sea cycle route. North sea cycle route on your bike lonely planet forum. The north sea cycle route extends along the coastline of eight countries bordering the north sea. Take the ferry out to one of the ryfylke islands e. Sail away into the night when you get the ferry to holland on one of our daily crossings from hull to rotterdam. The north sea cycle route is a bicycle trip that circles the north sea and goes through the shetland islands uk scotland, england, the netherlands, germany, denmark, sweden and norway. Aug 18, 2014 the network connects to the limes cycle route both in millingen and katwijk.
The german section of the north sea cycle route follows the german cycling networks d1 route. Abandoning plans to ride the end to end, we settled on somewhere more. France must be done south to north, it is impossible to cycle against the wind, not that interesting and its no longer part of the route belgium we went inland to brugge and ghentantwerp great cycling, but not actually on the north sea route. Please note there has been a lot of ferry changes in the last couple of years, there is now. The north sea coast cycle route winds over 6,000 kilometers 3,700 miles from norway to great britain, taking you through sweden, denmark, germany, the netherlands and belgium. There is plenty of sea air along the coast of lower saxony and schleswigholstein.
Even in the waters between the kara sea and the bering strait, normally a highly complex and icecovered area, shipping appears smooth and easy. Ranging from 20 to 560 km12,5 to 348 miles in length, youre likely to find a route. Adventure on the north sea cycle route by bernie friend isbn. It is 6,000 km long and goes around the whole north sea. North sea route cycle tracks in sandnes fjord norway. The northern sea route by krypton c and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Here you will find a set of daily north sea cycle route gps files. You will become acquainted with various parts of the wadden sea landscape, which is absolutely unique. Although bordering the same sea it goes from land located below sea level in the netherlands to cliffs over 1,000 meters in height norway.
Although bordering the same sea it goes from land located below sea level in the netherlands to. As the name implies its a circuit of the north sea and is around 3600 miles, depending on the route, which can vary from place to place. Brielle is the only town shown which is off the direct route, but it is very pretty and worth a detour if you have time. Hello, i am thinking about doing the whole of the north sea cycle route and am wanting to know how much time i will need to take of work. Eurovelo 12 ev12, the north sea cycle route, is a 5,942 km 3,692 mi long distance cycling route circuit around the coastlines of the countries that border the.
Normally done in 34 days, the c2c has some testing hills and beautiful scenery. May 24, 2016 crossing early in the morning from belgium into holland, we were excited about hitting the cycle routes, reaching the coast and going for a swim in the north sea. With the islands of pellworm, amrum, fohr and sylt. The long distance cycle ride is well waymarked and there are many variations on the route, so it can include some challenging mountain biking or just roads and cycleways. For these reasons it is advisable to have a guide book with maps and the. Ice data from russias arctic and antarctic research institute show that the whole northern sea route now is icefree. The hull to rotterdam ferry route allows direct overnight travel from england to holland. Cycling the north sea route europe bicycle touring. The coast of sunnhordland is part of the international north sea cycle route, the worlds longest cycling route. Denmark, sweden, norway, scotland, england, belgium and the netherlands and 921 kilometres in germany.
This part of the north sea coast cycle route runs for about 400 miles 650 kilometers through the netherlands and belgium on beautifully smooth cycleway, perfect for a smooth ride. Along the north sea a tulip tour bike tour tripsite. Cycle the dutch coastal route 570 km the dutch coastal route offers 570 km of pure enjoyment cycling past beautiful beaches and dunes, the wadden islands and seaside resorts. The wind in our wheels the north sea cycle route with noisy offspring. Dec 07, 2017 part 2 norway part 3 swedendenmark part 4 germany to london. Mar 17, 2016 the wind in our wheels the north sea cycle route with noisy offspring. Would a road bike in my case a specialized roubaix be suitable. The north sea cycle route is a 6,000km route based on existing national, regional and local cycle routes in belgium, the netherlands, germany, denmark, sweden, norway, scotland and england. Total coast coast would take about 5 weeks, so im trying to do weekly sections, eg frankfurt munich, then munich vienna, etc. The north sea coast cycle route part 4 germany bike touring. The route passes through seven countries and 26 partner areas. Top 10 of the most popular cycle trails in germany.
North sea cycle route maps for norway, the uk and part of the netherlands. I think they mean longest defined or waymarked route. From the baltic to the alps, from the danube to the elbe sandstone mountains germany is a paradise for all those who want to explore towns and countryside on two wheels. The north sea coast cycle route part 1 norway bike. Also known as eurovelo 12 and encompasses national cycle network route 1. Then you can continue the limes cycle route all the way to the black sea. The north sea cycle route runs around the edge of northern europe.
For more on this european cycle route go to tip combine this longdistance route with a day trip. Its about 6,000 km long and is also known as eurovelo 12. The book was published in april 2019 and is available in bookshops. The aim of the project is to promote sustainable tourism and to keep alive the common cultural heritage of the north sea countries. In lower saxonybremen, cyclists pedal for a good 500 kilometres on mainly flat ground, taking in nature and culture along the way. The main guide to this section of the north sea route is the bikeline guide we have seen number 4 of the series in a book shop. Aug 24, 2011 how long does it take to do the north sea cycle route for an average cyclist. This route follows for the most part the north sea coast through rural areas, but also passes several towns and cities. The north sea cycle route from halden to kristiansand. The c2c or sea to sea sustrans coast to coast cycle route the c2c is the iconic coast to coast cycle route. The idea of the panorama routes is both to give longdistance cyclists an opportunity to go inland for sights, accommodation and restaurants and to create exciting cycle routes that give visitors to the west coast a taste of longdistance cycling.
Eurovelo 12 ev12, the north sea cycle route, is a 5,942 km 3,692 mi longdistance cycling route circuit around the coastlines of the countries that border the north sea. From source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands cicerone guide. Ride towards the sea or alongside rivers like the elbe. Eurovelo is a network of currently 16 longdistance cycling routes crisscrossing europe, in various stages of completion. In 2003, the route was awarded a guinness world record certificate confirming that the north sea cycle route was the worlds longest cycle route. The north sea cycle route will surprise you with its diversity. Worlds best longdistance bike routes macs adventure blog. The north sea cycle route covers more than 6,000 kilometres through eight countries. A route that runs the coasts of the netherlands, belgium, great brittain, norway, sweden, denmark and germany. The north sea coast cycle route part 2 sweden bike. Much of the route is flat too flat, some might say and where it does get hilly the scenery more than repays the hard work.
In short, its an endless journey of discovery on a bicycle along the coast. When completed, the eurovelo networks total length will almost be 90,000 km 55,923 mi. In this first part, well take you through norway in 16 stages. The route starts from nieuweschans in the netherlands. The north sea cycleway runs through many of the main towns in rogaland. The german part of the 6000kilometrelong north sea coast cycle route winds. Sea to sea st bees to tynemouth in 2 days cycling code. This is in the series of pocket sized, folded maps to the national cycle network which include clearly mapped onroad and trafficfree paths. Eurovelo 12 north sea cycle route bikemap your bike routes. North sea cycle route the north sea cycle route is a 6,000km route based on existing national, regional and local cycle routes in belgium, the netherlands, germany, denmark, sweden, norway, scotland and england. Adventure on the north sea cycle route by friend, bernie isbn. As of november 2019 more than 45,000 km 27,962 mi were in place. The route passes through the lake district, eden valley and the pennines, all offering fantastic scenery.
Just follow the road whether you intend to cycle for two hours or two weeks, the west coast route has a signposted cycle route just for you. This bike tour in holland focuses on the polder land of the north sea and then also leads into the lovely inland. Im planning a ride from uk bergen via the north sea cycle route next year, leaving late april from south england. Eurovelo 12 north sea cycle route 6456 km mapped distance unknown ascent. We offer 4 holidays along the whole sea to sea cycle route. It offers 6,000km of waymarked cycling along the coastline of the north sea and travels through seven countries, including the uk, the netherlands, germany, denmark, sweden and norway. North sea cycle route germany d1 cycle route description.
The destination in scotland and the entire north sea cycle route is lerwick on the. Has anyone completed or cycled any part of the north sea cycle route. Charlie, the total route is somewhere around 2 500 km, but ive cycle the rhine already so my start this time is mainz near frankfurt, heading east to link to the danube. The route below goes from south west to north east, as does the prevailing wind. All along the jutlandic west coast there are signed cycle routes to experience. Combining sections of national cycle route 7, 14, 71 and 72. Eurovelo 12 ev12, the north sea cycle route, is a 5,942 km 3,692 mi longdistance cycling route circuit around the coastlines of the countries that border the.
The route is quite well marked and never found the need to use a guide book. The 17th stage of the north sea cycle route takes you from halden in norway to tanumshede in sweden. Distance is nothing only the first step is difficult, well pedal rotation for this journey to cycle around the north sea starting in london heading north to norwick in shetland and then on to bergen and the coast route home via sweden, denmark, germany, the netherlands, belgium and france. The destination in scotland and the entire north sea cycle route is lerwick on the shetland islands. Eurovelo 12 north sea cycle route ev12 eurovelo 12 operator. North sea cycle route, europe this route is the longest signposted cycling trail in the world. Right at the beginning of the 78kilometer tour, you drive across svinesund, which forms the natural border between norway and sweden. Waddenhoes guest residences is situated on both routes and. By david may bicycle the north sea cycle route, lf1, in france, belgium, and the netherlands cycle 450 kilometers 270 miles along quiet roads, dikes and bike paths, often in view of the north sea, on your selforganized biking tour. The coast to coast or sea to sea cycle route c2c is a 140 miles 230 km cycle route opened in 1994. Dec, 2017 this set of buildings marks the start of the north sea cycle route, continuing south and around the coast of norway towards the oslofjord.
The route is so wellsignposted that you rarely have to look at the map except to find a campsite or hostel, which are handily marked on the route book. The north sea coast cycle route part 7 scotland bike. North sea cycle route part harwich uk to bergen no ev12 from tendring, england, gb to bergen, hordaland, no. The moor to sea cycle network is the flagship longdistance cycle route in the north york moors national park, 150 miles of trafficfree riding on country lanes, forest tracks, bridleways and the cinder track, the former scarborough to whitby railway line. Encouraged by the quality of the cycle paths and roads, i pedalled all the way to the hahljem and caught the ferry. The guinness book of records has recognised the north sea cycle route nscr as the longest cycle route in the world. It contains both family cycle routes and more challenging routes for the cycling enthusiasts. The cycler tourer website offers some very good tips on cycling in norway, including weather conditions, cycling conditions, tips and information on the area. More information can be obtained from the official north sea cycle route site at. And i find it practically impossible to book ahead as the very nature of. Do you have more time and energy and do you want to explore more of europe.
The wind in our wheels the north sea cycle route with noisy. North sea cycle route part 1 london to norwick, shetland. Oct 27, 20 as it is coming up to the long winter months i am thinking about next year. This comprehensive guidebook to eurovelo route 15 offers a detailed stagebystage description of the 70km route along the rhine, one of europes great rivers, passing through six countries on its way from switzerland to the north sea. This is because the lf1 and lf10 routes together represent the dutch part of the international north sea cycle route. The north sea cycle route is one of the most well known international long distance cycle routes. Looking for info on camping facilities and costs, cycle touring, routes and weather on that route at that time of year. It is also a part of the eurovelo project of longdistance cycle routes across europe and is numbered eurovelo 12.
The sea to sea is the classic, long distance cycle route in the uk. He is known for the childrens book series lukko lighthouse in which he is. The panorama routes comprise 16 circular routes based on the west coast route. Bicycle the north sea cycle route, lf1, in france, belgium, and the netherlands. Nowadays there is quite a wide range of different charity organisations. They lead through rocky tunnels and turn into rapid descentsand wind their way all the way to the coast.
Esterbaueur guide of the third part of the north sea cycle route in germany. Cycling routes in denmark is a practical guide to exciting cycle trips across denmark. Together the lf1 and the lf10 form the dutch coastal route the dutch section of the north sea cycle route. It leads through the countries of germany, denmark, sweden, norway, scotland, england, belgium and the netherlands. How long does it take to do the north sea cycle route for an. Bicycle the north sea cycle route, lf1, in france, belgium. An extraordinarily put together set of maps, form the swedish border, past oslo to kristiansand. From source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands cicerone guide wells, mike on. New additions to the legendary west coast route vestkystruten.
Academics, liner operators, entrepreneurs and intelligence analysts w. Bike ride maps cycle maps and cycle touring guide books. The route is usually done west to east, with start points at whitehaven and workington, and end points at. I met many other long distance cyclists heading off on their own on even longer trips. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Also known as the c2c and coast to coast cycle route. A mere tenth of the full 3,750mile 6,000kilometer long cycle path, the full route takes you through norway, sweden, denmark, germany and great britain. On the varied and excellently signposted cycling routes in germany, everyone will be happy in their very own way. With a distance of around 6,000 km, the north sea cycle route is the longest signposted cycle route in the world.