Being active and exploring the countryside while relaxing. Cycling is a favourite holiday activity for good reason. The routes along the water are particularly loved because of the beautiful views and small differences in altitude. It is possible to cycle around the most beautiful lakes and rivers in Europe. Choose a pleasant route from the campsite and enjoy a lunch at a charming little restaurant along the way. Or take a towel with you and find a beach or sunbathing area in the afternoon. We give you four beautiful cycle routes along the water. Photo: Rhône river
The Mediterranean alpine country Slovenia is a dream destination for active campers. Lake Bled allows you to enjoy the view over the clear blue water with impressive mountain tops in the background. Choose a trip around the lake that has hardly any hills or choose a somewhat more stiff climb in the area.
The French cycle route ViaRhôna follows the Rhône River for a good 800 kilometres, from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea. The route takes you through, among others, the Haute-Savoie, the Drôme and the Ardèche. Part of the route can be done on bicycle, for example, the Drôme. A beautiful region filled with fields of lavender and vineyards.
Vast lakes, green fields and charming historic towns. The Frisian 11-city route in the Netherlands is actually a long skating route, but you can cycle this along route as well. The route is 256 kilometres in total, divided into four or more stages. With more than 30 CampingCard ACSI campsites, you are bound to find a inexpensive pitch in Friesland.
Lake Balaton is one of the most beloved destinations in Hungary. Camping at one of the many campsites along the water is relaxing and pleasant. There is a 200-km cycle route around the lake. Various ferry connections allow you to easily travel along the route in stages.
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