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Short section with a tilt towards Alsace: Karlsruhe, Rastatt, Rhine plain, crossing the Rhine then Strasbourg. The must-sees are Karlsruhe, Rastatt, the Rhine landscapes and Strasbourg. By bike, it's a simpler and more rolling section, useful for recovering after long-distance Germany.
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This long German section descends south through a Germany of plains, valleys, and historic cities, before arriving in Baden. The must-sees are Hamburg, Marburg, Heidelberg near the route, then Karlsruhe. By bike, it's a very long transition section where cities become the best spots for rest, repairs
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The route leaves Denmark through the flat landscapes of the Wadden Sea, then crosses Schleswig-Holstein towards Husum, the Elbe and Hamburg. The must-sees are the Wadden Sea, Husum, the dike landscapes and Hamburg. By bike, it is a section of wind, long flat stretches and changing weather, with an urban
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Cyclotourix planned a bike ride
June 9, 2026
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Denmark is crossed here from north to south, between Limfjord, small towns of Jutland, open countryside then approaching the Wadden Sea. The must-sees are Aalborg, the landscapes around Limfjord, Ribe and the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site. By bike, the wind becomes the main factor, especially
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The exit from Oslo gradually leaves southeastern Norway before reaching the Swedish west coast, with Halden, Strömstad, Bohuslän and Gothenburg. The must-sees are Oslo, Halden/Fredriksten if a stop is possible, Strömstad, the coastal landscapes of Bohuslän and Gothenburg. By bike, it is a more inhabited
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This large inland section crosses a more continental Norway: Trondheim, Dovrefjell, the Gudbrandsdalen valley, Lillehammer, Lake Mjøsa and then Oslo. The must-sees are Trondheim, the open landscapes of Dovrefjell, Lillehammer and Oslo. By bike, it's a long crossing with relief, rolling valleys and sections
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June 9, 2026
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The route leaves the dense Île-de-France to reach the Oise, then Picardy and the more hedged landscapes of Thiérache before entering Belgium at Chimay; it is a long section, with easy refueling at the start and around Compiègne, then more irregular in rural areas, so you need to anticipate water and
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The return gradually leaves the Helgeland coast to join Trøndelag, with Torghatten near Brønnøysund, the gentler fjord landscapes, then the arrival in Trondheim. The must-sees are Torghatten, Brønnøysund, the Helgeland coast and Trondheim, especially around Nidaros and the old Bakklandet district. By
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After Bodø, the route follows one of Norway's most beautiful coastal stretches: Saltstraumen, the Helgeland scenic route, ferries, the low-lying islands, Svartisen nearby, then Sandnessjøen and the Seven Sisters before Tjøtta. The must-sees are Saltstraumen, the Helgeland coast, Svartisen if the detour
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After the ferry from Gryllefjord, Andenes and the Andøya route offer one of the most beautiful coastal passages on the return, between open sea, beaches and low mountains. The must-sees are Andenes, the Andøya tourist route, then the entrance to the Lofoten around Svolvær, Kabelvåg and Henningsvær. Moving
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The major stop on the section is Tromsø, a major Arctic city, perfect for a complete break before heading out to the islands. After Tromsø, Sommarøy marks the entry into a more island-like Norway, then Senja becomes the real highlight: steep mountains, tight fjords, fishing villages and viewpoints like
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This section follows a beautiful succession of northern Norwegian fjords, with the Altafjord, the Kvænangen, the Reisafjord and then the Lyngenfjord. The truly striking places are Alta, Storslett as a useful stopover, then the arrival towards Skibotn facing the Lyngen Alps. The scenery becomes more mountainous
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The return leaves the North Cape plateau and passes back through Honningsvåg, the last real village before the vast expanses of Magerøya. The landscape remains spectacular: Arctic sea, tunnels, open plateaus, austere fjords, and long exposed stretches all the way to Alta. The must-sees are simple: the
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The finale concentrates all the power of the journey: Alta, Skaidi, Olderfjord, the Porsangerfjord, Magerøya, Honningsvåg, then the final climb to the North Cape plateau. After Alta, the road becomes more mineral, more open, more arctic; Olderfjord serves as a turning point before the landscapes of the
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Last major French section: Strasbourg, Saverne, Marne-to-Rhine Canal, Lorraine, Marne Valley, Champagne, Meaux, then return towards Montreuil. The must-sees are Strasbourg, Saverne, Nancy if the route or detour allows, the Marne Valley, and the Parisian approach via the canals. By bike, it's a more logistical
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