Best cycling tour area in Europe -- go!
Mar 3rd, 2020, 04:18 PM
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Trojmiasto by bike.
Start in central Gdynia, Skwer Kościuszki pier. Sometimes, in addition to Dar Pomorza, there might be an out of town visitor. This time, there is one from Brazil.
Gdynia is one of the youngest cities in Poland, build to give Poland a port on the Baltic. During WW2 it was a German naval base; both Bismark and Wilhelm Gustloff sailed from this pier on their last voyage.
Take the now renamed Bulwar Szwedzki to its end at Polanka Redłoska. Follow the bike trail sign but take the walking path towards the old Cold War fortifications.
There were slated for demolition in 2001, but were saved and preserved through a volunteer effort.
Reverse your path back to the bike path and follow the bike signs.
The path goes through Kępa Redłoska, and follows the Kacza River where it discharges into the Baltic Sea.
You are now in Orłowo, with the Klif, Molo and one of the last Kaszubian fishing fleet still operating ( this is where my ashes will end up)
Leave Orłowo behind and follow the signs toward Sopot.
On the way you will pass the Sopot Grand Hotel, host to VIP’s, amongs them Hitler, Castro and rock stars; Rolling Stones, Mungo Jerry, Annie Lennox, Robert Charlebois, Boney M. etc.
Sopot is home of the International Song Festival, initiated in 1961 by Władysław Szpilman.
From Sopot continue to Gdańsk and explore; now largely abandoned Stocznia Gdańska or Stare Miasto.
Have lunch at Kubicki, in business since 1918.
Between Sopot and Gdańsk is Oliwa, with its beautiful botanical gardens and the Oliwa Cathedral with its famous organs.
Take the SKM train back to Gdynia. Ticket is about $1.00, bikes are free.
Photo album:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HQtsku6GfaG4gx1v5
Organs in Oliwa.
Start in central Gdynia, Skwer Kościuszki pier. Sometimes, in addition to Dar Pomorza, there might be an out of town visitor. This time, there is one from Brazil.
Gdynia is one of the youngest cities in Poland, build to give Poland a port on the Baltic. During WW2 it was a German naval base; both Bismark and Wilhelm Gustloff sailed from this pier on their last voyage.
Take the now renamed Bulwar Szwedzki to its end at Polanka Redłoska. Follow the bike trail sign but take the walking path towards the old Cold War fortifications.
There were slated for demolition in 2001, but were saved and preserved through a volunteer effort.
Reverse your path back to the bike path and follow the bike signs.
The path goes through Kępa Redłoska, and follows the Kacza River where it discharges into the Baltic Sea.
You are now in Orłowo, with the Klif, Molo and one of the last Kaszubian fishing fleet still operating ( this is where my ashes will end up)
Leave Orłowo behind and follow the signs toward Sopot.
On the way you will pass the Sopot Grand Hotel, host to VIP’s, amongs them Hitler, Castro and rock stars; Rolling Stones, Mungo Jerry, Annie Lennox, Robert Charlebois, Boney M. etc.
Sopot is home of the International Song Festival, initiated in 1961 by Władysław Szpilman.
From Sopot continue to Gdańsk and explore; now largely abandoned Stocznia Gdańska or Stare Miasto.
Have lunch at Kubicki, in business since 1918.
Between Sopot and Gdańsk is Oliwa, with its beautiful botanical gardens and the Oliwa Cathedral with its famous organs.
Take the SKM train back to Gdynia. Ticket is about $1.00, bikes are free.
Photo album:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HQtsku6GfaG4gx1v5
Organs in Oliwa.
Last edited by cdnyul; Mar 3rd, 2020 at 04:34 PM.
Mar 4th, 2020, 12:15 AM
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My vote will be for Via Francigena that runs from the Great St Bernard Pass on the border with Switzerland to St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The route takes riders through Tuscan landscapes and past medieval towns like San Gimignano.
Mar 4th, 2020, 01:12 PM
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I know most of these but I don't know the Polish cycle path. NB Poland has a highish death rate for cyclists on the road in Europe but the paths may be a welcome improvement.
The route up from Girona to Toulouse is nice. But it depends on what you want. Hilly, touring, off road, racing Euro-velo ?
The route up from Girona to Toulouse is nice. But it depends on what you want. Hilly, touring, off road, racing Euro-velo ?
Mar 5th, 2020, 01:54 PM
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Any river or canal that has a towpath. The ones I know are in France: the Burgundy Canal & others. And England: Thames Path, Kennet & Avon Canal & on & on. I've abandoned hilly long-distance walks so towpaths are now my favorite places & there are always cyclists.
Mar 6th, 2020, 12:01 AM
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Denmark. There are loads of cycling trails north of Copenhagen, towards and beyond Helsingoer.
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2...yclingholidays
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2...yclingholidays
