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Continental Europe has a long bike touring history and countries bikepacking routes. From the Sottish Highlands to the Swiss Alps, and from the French countryside to the wilds of the Caucasus Mountains in the east, there’s adventure to be had. Find a list of routes and content below, and sort by country or region to narrow the results…

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92 mi. / 148 km2 days

Clare Figure 8

comment 10 time Oct 8 compose Guest Routes  Europe

Starting in East Clare, Ireland, this overnighter route takes you from rolling hills and lakes, through the stark and rocky landscape of Burren, to the stunning coastline and back again. The Clare Figure 8 is a surprisingly varied route that keeps on delivering stunning scenery and excellent cycling...
129 mi. / 208 km3-4 days

Taunus Storm Chase

comment 7 time Sep 16 compose Lothar Linse  Europe

The Taunus Storm Chase is a wild weekend bikepacking loop that starts and ends in the picturesque village of Runkel, Germany. It combines gravel roads, singletrack trails, and field tracks around the Taunus region. Along the way, it passes a variety of stunning landscapes and relics of ancient Roman culture. Although just north of the massive metropolis of Frankfurt, the Taunus region provides a remote escape full of history and views over a beautiful cultural landscape...
105 mi. / 169 km2-3 days

Havel Wetland Wander

comment 12 time Sep 1 compose Guest Routes  Europe

Situated just beyond Berlin and meandering its way through the Westhavelland Nature Park, the Havel Wetland Wander is a 170-kilometer mixed-surface weekend route that takes riders through a scenic and serene region that's teeming with wildlife. It boasts empty forests, uniquely dark skies for stargazing, and a glimpse of typical eastern German towns...
92 mi. / 148 km3-4 days

Trans Karavanks, Slovenia

comment 22 time Aug 5 compose Neža Peterca  Europe

Trans Karavanks is a 3-4 day mountain bike route traversing one of the longest mountain ranges in Europe. Long steep climbs above treeline are rewarded with magnificent views and the enjoyment of unspoiled nature. At every turn, you’re presented with either a seldom-visited corner of Europe or an opportunity to taste the unique flavours of Slovenian mountain cuisine...
830 mi. / 1,336 km30 days

Altravesur: Southern Spain Traverse

comment 160 time Jul 1 compose Logan Watts  Europe

With the epic GR7 as its backbone, the Altravesur crosses southern Spain from Cadiz in the west to Valencia on the Mediterranean coast. This challenging bikepacking route flows through countless mountain ranges and parks, incorporating portions of the TransAndalus and TransNevada cycling circuits, the GR249, GR243, GR247, and GR66 footpaths, the Via Verde de la Sierra Alcaraz, and the Ruta de Don Quixote.
49 mi. / 79 km2 days

Huddingeleden (Sweden)

comment 1 time Jun 16 compose Michael O'Dwyer  Europe

Hidden in plain sight, the Huddingeleden trail offers surprisingly diverse riding and surroundings packed into a short tour. Well marked but not talked about nearly enough, this Swedish singletrack gem should be on every mountain biker's bikepacking checklist...
90 mi. / 145 km2-3 days

Verona and Lessinia Loop

comment 8 time May 31 compose Guest Routes  Europe

The Verona and Lessinia Loop is a gravel overnighter that starts in Verona's city center and crosses the mountains of Lessinia Park. This protected natural environment is far from the Italian mainstream and offers a broad variety of landscapes and scenery, from the vineyard of the Valpolicella to the lavender fields, and from shepherds' shelters to the ski tracks that turn into perfect summer gravel. All of this is packaged into a stunning and demanding 140-kilometer loop...
4723 mi. / 7,601 km100 days

European Divide Trail

comment 50 time May 28 compose Guest Routes  Europe

From the shores of the Arctic Ocean in Norway to the wild Atlantic coastline of southwestern Portugal, the European Divide Trail is a 100-day bikepacking route that's incredibly diverse and always full of surprises. It's an epic off-road crossing of the European continent—from northeast to southwest—traversing nine countries and countless dirt roads, singletracks, quiet lanes, and traffic-free byways...
138 mi. / 222 km4-5 days

Marmot’s Land

comment 24 time May 12 compose Guest Routes  Europe

Marmot's Land is a 4-5 day bikepacking route that takes riders through the beautiful area around the Swiss National Park. Experience the region's fascinating nature, marvel at impressive mountains and rock formations, sweat on challenging climbs, and enjoy flowy singletrack trails that will have you grinning. Welcome to the southeast of Switzerland, the land of marmots!
121 mi. / 195 km3 days

Asiago Loop

comment 29 time Jan 8 compose Guest Routes  Europe

The Asiago Loop is a weekend bikepacking route that takes in the incredibly scenic Asiago Plateau via a mix of gravel roads, singletrack trails, and remote two-track that traverses the area's limestone cliffs, alpine pastures, and rich history.
122 mi. / 196 km3 days

Hin und Hunsruck

comment 14 time Nov 20 compose Lothar Linse  Europe

Hin und Hunsrück is a weekend bikepacking loop that starts and ends in Koblenz, Germany, and explores the region's scenic rolling hills, ancient castles and ruins, and countless viewpoints overlooking the Rhine and Mosel valleys. It can be ridden on its own or combined with its prequel route, Wine Rhine and Romans, to make a nice week-long journey...
63 mi. / 101 km2 days

Gysinge RTL (Riding The Lines)

comment 13 time Oct 16 compose Michael O'Dwyer  Europe

Gysinge RTL (Riding The Lines) is a 101km bikepacking route in Uppland, Sweden. This fascinating region will have you guessing what's coming around every corner as you ride through the lands of a forgotten industrial empire. The ride includes abandoned railway lines, crossing dams, and traversing along 120-year-old wooden canals as it loops over and back across the Dalälven River.
143 mi. / 230 km2 days

A-Cross the 2 (ACT2)

comment 22 time Oct 12 compose Guest Routes  Europe

From the creators of A-Cross the 5, A-Cross the 2 (ACT2) is designed as an ideal route for an overnight bikepacking getaway in Belgium and Holland.  You may be surprised to find out how much singletrack and forests there are in a densely populated area like Flanders and the Netherlands...
94 mi. / 151 km2 days

Straight Outta Manchester

comment 11 time Sep 25 compose Guest Routes  Europe

Straight Outta Manchester is an overnighter that departs directly from the city and onto the gritstone Dark Peak’s finest traffic-free and unpaved trails. From there it heads to the haven of Hathersage on the other side, before turning around and doing it all again through the limestone White Peak...
61 mi. / 98 km2 days

Peak Potter Overnighter

comment 5 time Sep 7 compose Guest Routes  Europe

The Peak Potter Overnighter its an intermediate two-day bikepacking loop that leaves Sheffield and climbs into the Peak District for a scenic escape from the city...
86 mi. / 138 km2 days

Around The North (Denmark)

comment 19 time Aug 31 compose Guest Routes  Europe

Around the North is a loop through North Sealand that traverses as much woodland as possible. The route is pretty easy rolling and it could even be ridden in a long day. However, it was made for riding slowly, taking breaks, cooking a great meal over the campfire, and enjoying the beautiful Danish landscape...
110 mi. / 177 km2 days

The Downs Overnighter

comment 25 time Aug 14 compose Guest Routes  Europe

Beginning only 30 minutes from central London by train, the Downs Overnighter offers a sample of South East England’s finest long-distance trails. In just over 100 miles, you’ll ride abandoned railway paths through dense woodland, over chalky double track accompanied by sweeping views, and even get the chance to dip your toes into the sea...
186 mi. / 299 km6 days

Bergslagsleden (The Miner’s Trail)

comment 14 time Aug 12 compose Michael O'Dwyer  Europe

This 300km route along the mountainous spine of an old Swedish mining region is destined to become a classic. After a punishing start, the singletrack opens up and has you eager for more. Controlled momentum will be your mantra as you learn the ways of the forest, and you'll feel a sense of satisfaction as you link it all together. Welcome to Bergslagsleden...

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Clare Figure 8

Taunus Storm Chase

Havel Wetland Wander

Trans Karavanks, Slovenia

Altravesur: Southern Spain Traverse

Huddingeleden (Sweden)

Verona and Lessinia Loop

European Divide Trail

Marmot’s Land

Asiago Loop

Hin und Hunsruck

Gysinge RTL (Riding The Lines)

A-Cross the 2 (ACT2)

Straight Outta Manchester

Peak Potter Overnighter

Around The North (Denmark)

The Downs Overnighter

Bergslagsleden (The Miner’s Trail)

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