10 Most Beautiful Cycling Routes In The World

Tenzin Chodon

Bow Valley Parkway, Canada

Running between Banff and Lake Louise, this scenic route brings cyclists close to the Canadian Rockies, glacial lakes, forests, and occasional wildlife sightings.

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Great Ocean Road, Australia

Along Victoria’s dramatic coastline, cyclists pass rainforest, surf beaches, towering cliffs, and the Twelve Apostles, making every stretch of this route feel cinematic.

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Strade Bianche, Tuscany, Italy

Across Tuscany’s rolling countryside, white gravel roads weave through cypress-lined hills, vineyards, olive groves, and charming hilltop towns steeped in history.

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Elbe Cycle Route, Germany

Following the Elbe River, this cycling route combines riverside meadows with sandstone cliffs, historic towns, and cities including Dresden along the way.

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Carretera Austral, Chile

Deep in Patagonia, the Carretera Austral leads adventurous cyclists through rugged wilderness, fjords, forests, and hot springs across an unforgettable 1,200-kilometre journey.

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Amsterdam Cycle Route 10, Netherlands

Beyond Amsterdam’s canals and historic streets, this route opens into peaceful countryside, where cyclists encounter green pastures, tulip fields, and traditional windmills.

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Pacific Coast Highway, USA

Tracing California’s spectacular coastline, the Pacific Coast Highway offers sweeping ocean views, dramatic bends, iconic bridges, and stretches of ancient redwood forest.

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Stelvio Pass, Italy

For cyclists chasing an alpine challenge, Stelvio Pass delivers 48 famous hairpins, towering snowy peaks, and extraordinary views across the Ortler Alps.

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Lavender Bike Trail, France

Through Provence’s sunlit countryside, cyclists ride past fragrant lavender fields, vineyards, stone villages, and medieval châteaux, with summer bringing the landscape to life.

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Road to Hana, Hawaii, USA

Winding along Maui’s lush eastern coast, the Road to Hana passes bamboo forests, waterfalls, fruit stalls, black sand beaches, and dramatic ocean views.

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