Bonjour, j ai 18 ans et je voudrais partir en allemagne faire les tour de l allemagne .
Partir de Ieper en belgique passer par bruges apres Pays bas puis, Allemagne nord est et descendre jusque en baviere et enfin Autriche pour rentrer par Italie Pyrenné...
Voila, j aimerai parler à des gens qui ont deja roulé en Allemagne et de me parler de leur experience et me montrer des fotos...
En velo de course je fais du 250 km à la journée en combien de temps pourrais je faire ce periple .
Je n ai pas encore personne qui veut se lancer dans ce genre de voyage lol, on nous prend pour des fous lol, il y a des gens de mon age ici ?
Je donne mon msn : sepieter@msn.com, et s il vous plait ecrivez egalement votre experience pour ceux qui l aurait fais
Encore merci
Salut !
Alors déjà t'en fais pas je ne pense pas qu'on te prendra pour un fou ici...Quand je vois les cv de voyages de certains je suis assez impressionné ! Et pour ce qui est de l'âge je vais sur mes 20 ans mais mon premier voyage remonte à l'année de mes 17 ans avec un ami du même âge...
Je peux te parler de mon expérience aux Pays Bas et un peu en Allemagne. Pays faciles à rouler (malgré le vent aux PB parfois), dans lesquels tu peux aligner de très grosses étapes. Par contre dans la Bavière + Alpes Italiennes fais attention au relief. Visiblement tu es un bon rouleur donc je ne me fais pas de soucis pour toi mais pense que grimper des cols avec des vélos de près de 40kg (voire plus) ca change d'un vélo "vide" !
Tu comptes partir seul ? Tu as déjà des sacoches etc ? Camping ou hotel ? Tu as déjà fais le kilométrage ? Tu pars combien de temps ? Je t'apporte finalement plus que questions que de réponses mais si on veut faire profiter de notre expérience il nous faut des données sur le trajet !
Salut Hendrik,
L'année dernière j'ai fait 850 kms en Allemagne+Belgique+France.
De Metz à Koblenz puis Koln et Duseldorf puis Aachen, Maastricht, Liège, Sedan puis Metz d'où j'étais parti.
A conseiller, la piste cyclable de Shengen (Luxembourg) jusque Koblenz, le long de la Moselle sur 200 kms; magnifique..et plat!
La même sur le Rhin mais je n'ai fait que 50 kms avant Koblenz mais moyen de revenir sur Strsabourg en longeant le Rhin puis Strasbourg-Metz (180 kms) par le chemin de halage (en demandant un laissez passer aux voies navigables de France) mais mieux vaut un VTT car pas désherbé ce chemin.
Bedoo de Metz
On dit que les voyages forment la jeunesse mais heureusement pas qu'elle!
Pour avoir fait la traversée de l'Allemagne par l'extrême nord en longeant la côte jusqu'à la frontière danoise, je peux te dire que je me suis pas du tout amusé, route impeccable, environnement stérilisé et identique sur 360°, et de plus, sur des km tu longes une digue qui t'empêches de voir la mer, (tu roules en-dessous du niveau de l'eau )et ce sont des champs et des prairies à perte de vue, difficile pour le camping sauvage! .
Bref le seul voyage pour lequel je dois chercher les souvenirs car ils ne viennent pas tout seul. Désolé pour les photos mais je n'en ai pas prises.🤪
Attention au vent car il peut souffler plusieurs jours de suite (4) à + de 4 beauforts (dur dur)😛
J'espère que je ne t'ai pas découragé, mais si tu peux éviter le nord de l'Allemagne n'hésites pas
courages
bru
La vie est courte, mais si on si prend bien c'est suffisant!...
Salut Bedoo,
je pense faire un de ces jours le même itinéraire que toi, mais en famille.
Tu pourrais me renseigner sur le prix des campings et de la vie en général...le long de la Moselle et du Rhin? Campings fréquents? On se bouscule sur cet itinéraire? Merci pour tes réponses.
« Je ne suis pas d’accord avec ce que vous dites, mais je me battrai jusqu’à la mort pour que vous ayez le droit de le dire. »
Voilà une belle idée .moi, j'ai un peu roulé en Allemagne pour monter au cap nord en partant de Reims .Plutôt bon souvenir .Pour t'aider, voici mon site ^ù tu pourras lire ce passge sur le nord de l'allemagne :
http://capnordvoyage.monsite.orange.fr
Pour la distance, 100/120 kms, c'est bien car il faut profiter de ce que tu rencontre (gens, payasage, visites etc..;) et surtout penses à durer afin que ça ne devienne une opération survie .Je suis à ta disposition si je peux te faire
profiter de mon expérience même si je n'ai plus 18 ans .dans mes liens, il y a aussi un gars qui a fait un périple à vélo .Peut être pourra tu en tirer des choses qui t'interressereont ( voir suite et liens )
Amicalement !
Perso tout ce que je peux te dire, c'est que déjà l'Allemagne c'est cool pour les vélos, ya des pistes cyclables à coté de quasiment toutes les routes, dans les villes et villages pareil, ya vraiment moyen de pas passer son temps à rouler tout près des bagnoles et du bruit.
Autre chose, les camping sont assez chers, enfin moi j'ai trouvé, ils sont super bien equipés en général (piscine, tennis...) et du coup tout est dans le prix, même si tu les utilise pas.
Ce que je viens de dire s'aplique aussi pour l'Autriche, je trouve.
bon voyage!
tes remarques vont à l'encontre de ce que j'ai trouvé en longeant le bord Ouest en 2005: n'aurais-tu pas longé le bord est de l'Allemagne ?
j'ai suivi la droite Brême-Hambourg lors de mon voyage vers la norvège, et j'ai trouvé ça un peu monotone (ca nous a limite foutu le blues au début), mais à partir de Hamburg, quand nous avons récupéré la North Sea Cycle Route, c'est devenu magnifique (première photo sur http://eleves.mines.inpl-nancy.fr/%7Ethorin35/cyclotrek/cyclotrek%208%20album.htm)
En gros j'ai trouvé les bords de l'Elbe sont très chouettes, plus au nord du Schlechwig-holstein, Husum et Heide ont aussi leur charme.
"à force d'aller au fond des choses, on finit par y rester" (Alain)
Bjr hendrick, ne te décourage pas ! Si tu ne trouve personne part seul sans hésiter, lance .Pour l'allemagne, bonne idée .Tu peux jetter un oeil sur mon site car j'ai parcouru le nord de l'allemagne pour me rendre au cap nord .Je suis à ta disposition si tu as des questions .Amicalement, marc
http://capnordvoyage.monsite.orange.fr
J'ai réalisé à ton âge le trajet France Portugal en vélo (jen ne suis pas beaucoup plus âgé: je n'ai que 21 ans), mais tout ce que j'ai à te dire c'est que t'as raison de le faire maintenant !!!!
Mais je peux te donner quelques conseils: tu dois être étudiant (comme je l'étais), et donc pas avoir beaucoup de moyens... Ne t'arrête pas à ça: prend ton vélo, prend tes affaires, emmene un pote, une tente, un duvet, et zou, pars !!!
Pour la bouffe, arrête toi chez les gens: c'est vraiment une expérience, les gens qui voient débarquer des cyclistes étrangers ferment rarement leurs portes. J'ai pleins d'anecdotes que j'ai vécu qui resteront onoubliables: découverte d'une culture, acceuil merveilleux de personnes, ... FORMIDABLE !!!!
Pour te donner un exemple, quand on est parti (à deux) au Portugal, nous n'avons dépensé que 5€ de nourriture en France (1 semaine de route). On nous a offert le reste: attention, nous le faisions non pas dans une disposition de mendiant, mais vraiment afin de découvrir des gens !!! Et je t'assure qu'on ne l'a pas regretté !
Sinon autre conseil: soit tu roules sportif (comem tu dis: 250 km jours), mais à ce moment là, tu vas vite te crever, pis surtout tu vas pas profiter de ton parcours (mais c'est un choix !), soit tu roule tranquillou (moitié moins de km), chargé, mais tu profite vraiment plus de ton voyage (à mon avis dumoins !).
Voila, si tu veux d'autres renseignements ou des conseils (mais pas sur ton trajet, désolé, faudra attendre que je sois rentré !), hésite pas à me mailer: projet.franceukraine@free.fr.
Je confirme à 200% ce qu'écrit Gat19 .250kms, trop à mon avis .Une longue étape, par semaine, maxi .Avis perso : une moyenne de 100kms sur la durée, c'est déjà bien même pour qlq'un de très sportif . Un bon plan : plutôt que les camping, adresse toi aux paysans, demandent leurs de planter ta tente dans leur ferme et là, selon la courtoisie des gens que tu vas rencontrer, tu peux être invité à manger ou pdj ou doner .Sinon, tu as un point d'eau et tu n'as pas payer pour camper .....
http://capnordvoyage.monsite.orange.fr
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I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires.
I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time).
I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral.
I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough?
And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
Hi there,
I’ve been road cycling for several years, and I’m about to switch to gravel in the next few days—I’m waiting for my bike, which should arrive this week.
I’m planning a bikepacking trip in a few weeks along the Véloroute V81, also known as the Vélosud, from Biarritz to Le Barcarès.
Has anyone here already done this route? Any info is welcome, whether it’s about the route itself, gear, or accommodation. I’ll prioritize staying with locals as much as possible. On that note, I just signed up for the brand-new site *Guidon et Couette* ((www.guidon-et-couette.fr)), which offers free accommodation between cyclists across the country, but there’s almost no one listed along my route!
Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
After testing it for three years across various modes of transport, I’m sharing this video of a bike packing case. It’s made from recycled cardboard and shrink-wrapped, with adjustable thickness and added bubble wrap depending on the level of protection you want.
Installing spacers at the fork and chainstays makes the packaging compact. With the fifteen-odd euros for shrink-wrapping at the airport, this case travels really well.
https://youtu.be/_GDJi-GqmkM
- Low bulk (1.10m x 0.70m x 0.25m for a large frame), it fits vertically in train luggage compartments and the total dimensions (x+y+z) don’t exceed 2.40m.
- Two carrying solutions for public transport and easy handling by airport staff (no more tears in the cardboard from openings).
- Discreet packaging when dealing with bus drivers and train conductors, as it looks like an ordinary parcel.
- No need to return to the starting point to retrieve the case from your outbound trip, which you’d otherwise have to store somewhere, or deal with a bulky cover to pack in your panniers.
- You can still check tire pressure through the plastic film without damaging the packaging too much.
Drawbacks: Around 3 hours for this lengthy and meticulous process—removing the wheels, pedals, handlebars, and derailleur without misaligning them, then securing all components to the frame.
If you get a chance to test it, send me your feedback for future improvements.
Hi there, I’m planning a cross-Canada bike trip, and I’ve got a question that might seem silly, but could someone tell me how to pack a bike (in a box, with a fragile sticker... I don’t know) for a flight? Thanks in advance!
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam.
My question is about getting back to Nantes.
Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences.
I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes.
By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains.
We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance!
Have a great evening
I’ve gotten used to crossing Europe by bus to return by bike.
It was really convenient to take the bike without having to disassemble it.
But FlixBus no longer accepts bikes...
What alternatives do you know about?
Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m planning to ride the Dutch section of the EuroVelo 19, from Maastricht to Rotterdam.
Since it’s too complicated to bring my bike on the train, I’m looking to rent one locally.
I’d love any tips or bike rental shop recommendations—I’m struggling to find options even in Rotterdam.
The plan is to rent in Rotterdam, take the train to Maastricht with the bike, then cycle back to Rotterdam.
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!
Nath
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August!
Virginie
I’m planning to build a new touring bike.
I want to prioritize lightness.
That said, I’m tempted by a suspension fork that could offer some comfort on rougher roads.
The recent appearance of gravel suspension forks on the market might meet my needs—at least on paper.
I’m particularly considering the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork.
Unlike MTB forks, its travel is short: either 30 mm or 40 mm.
It weighs 1400 g, which is 400/500 g more than a steel fork.
Any thoughts or real-world feedback on this?
I’m also wondering about the durability of magnesium (lower leg) for long-distance bike touring.
And what’s the impact of skipping the manufacturer-recommended maintenance every 50 and 200 hours? That’s bound to happen on a long trip unless you carry extra gear.
More generally, how reliable are these kinds of forks?
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share with you the incredible feat my friend José, who’s 72 years old, is currently undertaking. He left Auterive near Toulouse on Monday, May 18, 2026, on his non-electric bike, heading for the North Cape in Norway!
You can follow his route on the link below—he’s currently in Sweden:
https://thierry-thomas.travelmap.net/jose-de-toulouse-a-nord-cap-2026
You can zoom in on the map and click on each stopover town to see the photos
I’m making an exception and creating a separate post this time, since it’s all about France. In May, we spent a week in Provence, specifically in the Luberon, exploring the cycling routes *Autour du Luberon à Vélo*, the *Véloroute du Calavon* (part of EuroVelo 8), and the shorter *Les Ocres à Vélo* route. Together, they gave us an amazing journey through rolling hills, vineyards, lavender fields still green in spring, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern France.
It was, of course, the perched villages that impressed us the most. We visited Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Cucuron, and Lauris. Many of them are among the most beautiful villages in Provence, and it’s hard not to agree with that reputation.
One interesting point is the route of EuroVelo 8 in this part of the region. The official path mainly follows the old railway line of the *Véloroute du Calavon*, which is very comfortable and safe. But in our opinion, cyclists traveling EuroVelo 8 around the Mediterranean would discover even more treasures if the route passed through villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste, or Oppède-le-Vieux.
We were also pleasantly surprised by how safe cycling felt. Most of the route takes small local roads, but traffic is light, drivers are respectful, and road design really takes cyclists into account. It’s one of those places where you can ride peacefully even without separated bike lanes.
Our full story:
Around Luberon by bicycle - the most beautiful villages of Provence
You can also find all our cycling travel stories on the forum:
Cycling Thread - Europe’s most beautiful bike routes
Hi there, we’re a group of 4 cyclists looking to get from Treviso in Italy to Munich with our 4 non-folding bikes. It seems complicated! Are there any solutions? Thanks so much.
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed
story being posted online soon
1100 km in 11 days
beautiful and varied regions
Hi there, we’re planning a Munich to Venice bike trip at the end of June 2026. Getting back from Venice to Toulouse by train with 4 bikes isn’t straightforward. What return options have others who’ve done this trip chosen? Any tips or great deals would be much appreciated. Thanks a bunch! !
Hi everyone,
Happy owner of a Pegasus Estremo bike with a Rohloff hub, which is giving me trouble with the SF11-NCX-FT-E-LITE 700C TS 300/0 fork (serial number TD01329060). It’s starting to show its age, and I’d like to repair it to extend the life of my beloved bike.
The suspension is gone, and there’s an oil leak from the seals.
Does anyone know how to repair it? Where can I find parts that are about fifteen years old? Or where to find an identical replacement fork? Just to clarify, the Magura HS11 brakes are mounted using Firm Tech, meaning they’re on pivots behind the fork, facing the frame.
Hi, I'd like to know if anyone has done this route recently or has reliable info.
Does the track exist, and most importantly, is there sand (for biking)?
Any info is welcome.
Cheers,
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena
vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
Hi there,
New to bike touring,
I’d love to start with a section of the Via Rhona to explore and share (route to be decided).
Looking forward to exchanging tips!
I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.
Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?
A big thank you to Lazarou for all the info you share in this forum!
I'm passionate about Morocco, which I cycled through back in 2009.
Last year, my wife and I explored the High Atlas by tandem. Completely smitten, we're heading back in April (Anti Atlas) and May (High and Middle Atlas), still on our tandem.
Do you have any info on the track between Amezri and Ali Ait Nito? Are the river crossings in the Tessaout still there? It's not easy to navigate with a loaded tandem... especially if the river level is high due to this year's heavy snowmelt!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
Claudio specializes in the route of the Savoie lakes
Here are his travels
Between Bornes, Chartreuse, the Savoie foothills, and Dauphiné
Five lakes: Léman, Annecy, Paladru, Aiguebelette, Bourget, not to mention a few ponds along the way
Plenty of accommodation options: camping, hotels, and more...
A lovely route not far from his place
Rural and quite peaceful
A road cycling route created by Serge B...
First of all... happy New Year! Wishing you great roads in 2017!
I’ve been traveling for a few years now with a high-quality mountain bike, but it’s equipped with hydraulic disc brakes. I live (pedal) with the constant worry of a breakdown (leak, air bubble, heat causing the fluid to...). My bike mechanic tells me it’s impossible to switch them out for V-brakes.
What do you all think? Am I taking a big risk continuing (alone) with these brakes? Thanks in advance for your great tips!
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025.
It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border.
We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
Hi there,
I’m planning the route to cycle from Lille to Nordkapp with my partner.
Duration: 3 months, from May 1st to July 31st, 2026.
In the attached details below, I need to add some "non-riding" days (rest days, basically).
So I’m looking to "shorten" the trip by taking ferries or trains for some stretches. Which areas could I skip?
Thanks in advance for your great tips.
Have a good evening.
https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/collection/4023980/-lille-cap-nord-1er-mai-au-31-juillet-2026?ref=collection
I’m planning to bike back from Poland this summer. Does anyone know a way to ship it there without having to take it apart? Otherwise, it’s a real hassle to fine-tune all the settings before departure!
Thanks in advance.
Hi, has anyone recently bought Primus or Butagaz gas, possibly puncture-style, in Dubrovnik or the surrounding area? Same question for Albania... thanks. aichatou
