Cycle paths that make your heart beat faster

This journey of discovery along the Baltic Sea coast begins in Flensburg and the sea will be ever-present from here until the island of Usedom. Along with sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and plenty of maritime charm in coastal towns along the way.

The Danube has been a source of inspiration for songs, musical compositions and stories through time. Cyclists don't need to have been on the Danube Cycle Route for long to see for themselves why this river has always been so influential in the world of the arts and culture.

This long-distance cycle route runs alongside the River Elbe, the second-largest river in Germany, and is therefore named after it. Cyclists will pass through towns and cities steeped in history and secluded wetlands, pedalling past the port of Hamburg on their way to the North Sea.

The Lake Constance Cycle Path takes cyclists on a journey spanning almost 270 kilometres through Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The route runs all the way around the lake, sticking close to the shore, with a panoramic view of the Alps at every turn.

This long-distance cycle path from the Swabian Lake to Lake Königssee offers stunning views of the Alps and the Alpine foothills. However, this route will make you work hard to discover its many beautiful highlights.

The Moselle's meandering journey begins in the South Vosges mountains in France. If only the river could talk, it would have many a fascinating story to tell. As do any cyclists who have followed this long-distance cycle route.