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129 mi. / 208 km3-4 days
Taunus Storm Chase
15 Sep 16 Lothar Linse EuropeThe 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... -
382 mi. / 615 km6-8 days
Wisconsin Waterfalls Loop
62 Sep 8 Guest Routes USALong in the works, the Wisconsin Waterfalls Loop takes in 28 waterfalls, several off-the-beaten-path eateries and taverns, and Wisconsin's beautiful Northwoods by way of gravel tracks, dirt roads, mountain bike trails, and a little bit of pavement to stitch it all together... -
66 mi. / 106 km2 days
Crowsnest-Castle Cruise
18 Sep 6 Guest Routes CanadaNestled on the Alberta side of the Great Divide, the Crowsnest-Castle Cruise is a figure-eight overnighter that starts and finishes in the Crowsnest Pass, meanders over the passes dividing the Livingstone and Castle Wildland Provincial Parks, and is easily modified to suit your skills, objectives, and penchant for suffering... -
29 mi. / 47 km2 days
Pululahua Crater Loop, Ecuador
15 Sep 2 Guest Routes Latin AmericaThe Pululahua Crater Loop may be short in distance but it's big on adventure! Whether you choose to make it a three-day family escapade, an overnighter, or even a massive day ride, exploring the interior of this enormous crater is not only a delightful biking experience, but it's also an amazing introduction to Ecuador's unique array of ecosystems. With easy logistics out of Quito and a high pass of 3,000 meters, it's also a great warm-up and chance to acclimatize for Ecuador's Tres Volcanes ride or the epic TEMBR... -
105 mi. / 169 km2-3 days
Havel Wetland Wander
16 Sep 1 Josh Meissner EuropeSituated 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... -
72 mi. / 116 km2-3 days
North Bay Overnighter: A Tour of Microclimates
120 Aug 27 Emily Bei Cheng USAWidely recognized as the birthplace of mountain biking, the Mt Tamalpais and Marin region is a special place where the ocean, coastal hills, and redwood forests converge. The North Bay Overnighter takes it all in over a 2-3 day bikepacking loop. Riders will dip in and out of the fog until they rise above the clouds, leaving no doubt why the San Francisco Bay Area is known for its microclimates... -
92 mi. / 148 km3-4 days
Trans Karavanks, Slovenia
28 Aug 5 Neža Peterca EuropeTrans 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... -
64 mi. / 103 km3 days
The Lower Sunshine Coast Bikepacking Route
141 Aug 4 Skyler Des Roches CanadaA forty minute ferry ride from Vancouver, British Columbia, is all it takes to escape urban chaos. Starting in Earls Cove, the Lower Sunshine Coast Bikepacking route leaves the pavement behind, and enters a lush green tunnel and a seemingly endless network of loamy mountain bike trails. This popular singletrack-heavy route showcases some of the best trails on the coast, popularized by the BC Bike Race and maintained by a dedicated group of trail builders. -
95 mi. / 153 km2-4 days
Katahdin 360
32 Jul 27 Guest Routes USAThe Katahdin 360 is a 100-mile bikepacking route through the heart of Maine's Katahdin region that includes something for everyone: incredible views, remote forests, dreamy gravel, decrepit logging roads, discouraging blowdowns, and some bushwhacking to boot! -
89 mi. / 143 km2-3 days
Texada Ridge Runner: Bikepacking Texada Island
43 Jul 12 Miles Arbour CanadaThe Texada Ridge Runner is a 144-kilometre gravel route that traverses BC's Texada Island from north to south and back again, following a mix of quiet gravel roads and pavement. The route is designed to hit some of the must-see spots on the island, including Anderson Bay, Bob's Lake, Shingle Beach, and the communities of Gillies Bay and Van Anda, all accessed via some of the best gravel roads and biggest climbs around... -
830 mi. / 1,336 km30 days
Altravesur: Southern Spain Traverse
237 Jul 1 Logan Watts EuropeWith 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. -
45.8 mi. / 74 km2 days
Snowden or Dust, Vancouver Island
29 Jun 23 Miles Arbour CanadaSnowden or Dust is a mixed-surface, singletrack-heavy overnight bikepacking route based out of the coastal city of Campbell River, British Columbia. This action-packed 74-kilometer loop includes an impressive amount of flowy singletrack, scenic gravel roads, and lakeside camping spots that add up to a spectacular weekend getaway... -
49 mi. / 79 km2 days
Huddingeleden (Sweden)
1 Jun 16 Michael O'Dwyer EuropeHidden 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... -
66 mi. / 106 km2 days
Manistee Overnighter
34 Jun 10 Guest Routes USAThe Manistee Overnighter meanders through the northwest corner of Manistee National Forest in Michigan’s lower peninsula. Beginning at Nordhouse Dunes (arguably the best primitive camping in the state, right on the shore of Lake Michigan), the route passes through the charming, coastal town of Manistee before following the Little Manistee River, where you can either camp on a bluff overlooking the river, or down along its banks. -
156 mi. / 251 km3-4 days
Oaxaca Escondida (Oaxaca a Puerto Escondido)
114 Jun 10 Cass Gilbert Latin AmericaIf you long to dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean—or maybe you enjoy surfing as much as you love riding your bike—then this classic Mexican mountains-to-sea route is sure to appeal. Taking you from the heart of Oaxaca city to the state's craggy coastline, it promises a long weekend of fine riding, camping, and dining. For those with more time to spend in the area, we've included a recommended route extension via the Mitla valley, which adds in a cultural component to the ride. -
90 mi. / 145 km2-3 days
Verona and Lessinia Loop
24 May 31 Guest Routes EuropeThe 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
123 May 28 Guest Routes EuropeFrom 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
45 May 12 Guest Routes EuropeMarmot'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!