Bike paths are a fantastic activity for leisure, training, travel, and more. Many bike trails are surrounded by nature, including rivers, forests, and plants. Some are a few miles long, while some are hundreds or thousands of miles long. The prevalence of trees and plants on bike trails improves air quality, decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, and helps reduce the air temperature on hot days. Bike paths generate income for nearby businesses, and can be used to attract tourists to an area. They give some people a healthy hobby, and are great for your health and for the environment. There are bike trails around the world to fit anyone’s needs, and everyone should make it their goal to bike at least one of their dream trails during their lifetime. Here are some of the most exciting bike trails around the world.
- The Swiss Alps: Trails in the Alps offers an amazing view of the mountains, and are most often traveled in the summer months. There are tours throughout this time, lasting from anything from a couple of days to several weeks. Cyclists often cross into Italy at one point during the trail, and the tours usually cover anywhere from 50 to 100 miles per day.
- The Great Ocean Road: Located in Victoria, Australia, this path runs along the coast, giving you views of oceans, mountains, farmlands, wetlands, and more. The entire path is 243 kilometers, and there is a 60-kilometer stretch (Torquay to Bells Beach) that has flat land for an easier ride.
- Marvin Braude: Located in Los Angeles, this path is 22 miles of beautiful ocean views. This path branches off at Hermosa Beach, so riders can choose where they want to cycle at that point.
- The Yucatan: This path is about 380 miles and goes along the coast of Mexico. You get views of the beaches and the beautiful Caribbean, and some unique features like ancient ruins. It’s smartest to bike this path when it is not during the summer, though you can easily stop as needed for scuba diving or cooling off on the beach.
- Udaipur City: Located in India, this beautiful trail shows you a taste of many aspects of culture. You’ll see palaces, herds of goats, romantic architecture, and many rural sights.
- Ireland’s West Coast: This trail goes on for up to 300 miles, allowing you to experience the rocky coast, hills, farms, and countryside of Ireland’s coast along the Atlantic Ocean.
- The Karakoram Highway: This highway goes through Pakistan and China, reaching altitudes of about 4,700 meters at its highest point. The trail is about 1,200 kilometers, and cyclists will get to see glaciers and the snow-capped Karakoram Mountains.
- German Apline Road: This path goes through Germany and Austria, and is very well travelled. You’ll get to see mountains and valleys, lakes and rivers, and even castles if you so choose. This path is well marked and it’s easy to plan your trip in advance.