biking in Germany on one of the best bike paths I've ever encountered
10-20-14, 09:13 AM
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biking in Germany on one of the best bike paths I've ever encountered
My wife and I are here just outside of Monschau (Konzen) and came across a bike path that travels alongside an unused train track and\or is built where one once was. It's called the Vennbahn and goes through three countries, Germany, Belgium, and Luxemburg.
It's 125 km long and since it's built next to or on a train track, the greatest incline is only two percent.
I'm not easily impressed (having lived in Holland for the past 20 years), but this really is worth checking out if you're ever over this way. (We only biked 40 km on this path, 20 km one way and 20 km back.)
It's 125 km long and since it's built next to or on a train track, the greatest incline is only two percent.
I'm not easily impressed (having lived in Holland for the past 20 years), but this really is worth checking out if you're ever over this way. (We only biked 40 km on this path, 20 km one way and 20 km back.)
10-20-14, 01:33 PM
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10-20-14, 02:37 PM
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Interesting, seeing this, you have the trail as National territory of one country bisecting the territory of another ..
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3746/...4be7d7eaff.jpg
Seems the Eupen-Malmady portions were part of the 1919 Versailles treaty at the end of WW1 . sovereignty, shifted from Germany to Belgium.
looks like bits were Ceded on all borders.. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._after_WWI.svg
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3746/...4be7d7eaff.jpg
Seems the Eupen-Malmady portions were part of the 1919 Versailles treaty at the end of WW1 . sovereignty, shifted from Germany to Belgium.
looks like bits were Ceded on all borders.. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._after_WWI.svg
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10-20-14, 05:21 PM
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My wife and I are here just outside of Monschau (Konzen) and came across a bike path that travels alongside an unused train track and\or is built where one once was. It's called the Vennbahn and goes through three countries, Germany, Belgium, and Luxemburg.
It's 125 km long and since it's built next to or on a train track, the greatest incline is only two percent.
I'm not easily impressed (having lived in Holland for the past 20 years), but this really is worth checking out if you're ever over this way. (We only biked 40 km on this path, 20 km one way and 20 km back.)
It's 125 km long and since it's built next to or on a train track, the greatest incline is only two percent.
I'm not easily impressed (having lived in Holland for the past 20 years), but this really is worth checking out if you're ever over this way. (We only biked 40 km on this path, 20 km one way and 20 km back.)
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Westchester County, NY, South and North County tralis, as well as the Putnam County extension.
Paved and just under 50 miles. Has a 1 mile on-road gap that will eventually get finished.
It's a great feeder route put of The Bronx and gets you aout of the NYC area congestion. As well an easy connect to a commuter railroad stop (Brewster).
Paved and just under 50 miles. Has a 1 mile on-road gap that will eventually get finished.
It's a great feeder route put of The Bronx and gets you aout of the NYC area congestion. As well an easy connect to a commuter railroad stop (Brewster).
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10-21-14, 02:46 AM
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... and it's 125 km long and travels through three countries.
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There are lots of first rate bike paths in Des Moines; I know that other midwest cities have excellent bike paths as well. Regional trail maps - Des Moines Bike Collective
I can't get to three countries but I can get to 3 counties easily,
. Seriously these are some first rate bike paths with tree cover, water views, prairie views (of course), and rollers. I lived in Europe for many years including the Netherlands. First rate cycling but I have no complaints about the bike paths I get to ride on every day.
I can't get to three countries but I can get to 3 counties easily,
. Seriously these are some first rate bike paths with tree cover, water views, prairie views (of course), and rollers. I lived in Europe for many years including the Netherlands. First rate cycling but I have no complaints about the bike paths I get to ride on every day.
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YouTube has a good video of it. My German is non-existent so the audio is pretty much meaningless to me. The scenery looks good. The history of the area is what would intrigue me. I'd add it to my bucket list if I thought it even remotely possible that I would get to Europe to ride.
The Great Allegheny Passage and C&O is longer (335 miles, 540 km), but paved only on some sections. Not three countries, but 4 states (PA, WV, MD, & VA). History-wise, it goes back to the French & Indian War (Seven Years War for you Euro-types).
The Great Allegheny Passage and C&O is longer (335 miles, 540 km), but paved only on some sections. Not three countries, but 4 states (PA, WV, MD, & VA). History-wise, it goes back to the French & Indian War (Seven Years War for you Euro-types).
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A highlight are the last 30 km or so before you get to Aachen which are a constant slope and feel like flying. It should also be noted that this bike path has precedence in many small villages so that you can speed-ride most of the time. You won't see much of the beautiful landscape, though. I rode the path from St. Vith to Aachen which took me a good hour less than anticipated. A must for each train track fan. For further routes like that see also [url=https://bahntrassenradwege.de/]Bahntrassenradwege - www.bahntrassenradwege.de and Bahntrassenradeln - Deutschland [Achim Bartoschek]
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It's paved asphalt, the incline is never greater than two percent (because it travels on or next to train tracks), it's well marked, it goes through the country side affording really great views, there are regular places to stop along the path that are protected from the elements, and the path is wide enough for four bikes.
... and it's 125 km long and travels through three countries.
... and it's 125 km long and travels through three countries.
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My wife and I are here just outside of Monschau (Konzen) and came across a bike path that travels alongside an unused train track and\or is built where one once was. It's called the Vennbahn and goes through three countries, Germany, Belgium, and Luxemburg.
It's 125 km long and since it's built next to or on a train track, the greatest incline is only two percent.
I'm not easily impressed (having lived in Holland for the past 20 years), but this really is worth checking out if you're ever over this way.
It's 125 km long and since it's built next to or on a train track, the greatest incline is only two percent.
I'm not easily impressed (having lived in Holland for the past 20 years), but this really is worth checking out if you're ever over this way.
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In the area, Maastricht is also definitly worth a visit.
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