The Baltic Coast

and why not venture a bit along the Polish coast.

If you can make it to Gdańsk, it’s really worth it. It’s a gem on the Baltic Sea—huge, uncrowded beaches. The city itself is quite beautiful architecturally.

Am I still in time with my reply before you leave? :)

Part of the EuroVelo 10 route in Poland has changed enormously in recent years. Western Pomerania (Pomorze Zachodnie), the region bordering Germany that manages half of Poland’s Baltic coastline, has massively invested in cycling infrastructure: dozens of kilometers of paths have been built, and a real network of cyclist-friendly spots has been created—kind of like the Accueil Vélo system in France. Today, Western Pomerania is, along with Lesser Poland (Małopolska), one of the two Polish regions developing a truly European-level cycling route network.

Here are some photos of Western Pomerania:











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The second part of EuroVelo 10 starts after the town of Ustka. It’s managed by another region: Pomerania (Pomorskie). Even though it hasn’t built as many bike paths as Western Pomerania, it has significantly improved the route’s usability. It’s a very attractive section too. You definitely won’t be disappointed—whether by the riding conditions, the beauty of the landscapes and nature, the food, or the accommodations.

And here are some photos of Pomerania:











S.

hi, those are really beautiful photos, thanks! Did you also go through Masuria?

Unfortunately, you won’t find any good cycling routes in the Mazury region. The roads there are usually very busy, since it’s a popular vacation destination. Polish cyclists often say it’s a huge wasted potential for bike tourism.

The only somewhat known route is the famous Green Velo, which crosses all of eastern Poland. But it either takes regular roads with car traffic or tough natural paths, often sandy. The region is gorgeous, with the unique vibe of the so-called "exotic Poland," but the cycling infrastructure unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired.

S.

thanks for the reply, but I forgot to mention that I want to hike there.

Of course, it’s a different situation—on foot, you don’t need any specific infrastructure, and regions like Mazuria (Mazury), Podlachia (Podlasie), Roztocze, or the Bieszczady Mountains will undoubtedly be excellent choices for a trip :)

S.