Embrace the freedom and mental relaxation of exploring the great outdoors on two wheels without extra effort on these easy and spectacular European cycling trails. 

The Salzkammergut

Austria’s lake district – known locally as the Salzkammergut – might be set in the shadow of the Alps, but flat paths encircle and connect the lakes so cycling here is easy. Sandwiched between snow-capped mountains and shimmering emerald water, your views are endlessly enchanting, and in the evenings you can shelter at welcoming inns in chocolate-box traditional villages.

Top tip: tack on a visit to nearby Salzburg, an artistic city with beautiful buildings and gardens and a rich musical heritage.

The Dolomites

Towering at over 3,000 meters above sea level, you might think cycling these mountains would be challenging. While it can be, you can find easy bike tours that start up a height and run downhill through the Dolomites along smooth,

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