EuroVelo 13Iron Curtain Trail

EuroVelo 13 allows cyclists to follow the 'Iron Curtain', the border that divided Europe into East and West for almost half a century during the course of the cold war. The more than 10,600 km long route offers a living history lesson while reminding us that peace and reconciliation are now more needed than ever. One of the longest EuroVelo routes, it has something to offer for everyone: foodies will love the vineyards of southern Czechia and northern Austria; nature enthusiasts can enjoy the pristine greenery and wildlife in the former no man's land of the border; while cultural connoisseurs can look forward to the bustling port cities of the Baltic and vibrant capitals such as Bratislava and Riga.

The development of EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail is supported by the Interreg Central Europe project ICTr-CE. In the context of the project, ECF together with project partners developed an innovative cycling product - known as Good Impact Cycling - sold by official EuroVelo 13 Booking Centres to allow cyclists to experience the Iron Curtain Trail while leaving a positive influence. Using tools such as the CARMACAL carbon footprint calculator and the Impact Measurement System, the offers estimate the environmental and social impact of the tours. The Good Impact Programme reduces these impacts by allocating funds to projects focusing on environmental, social, and economic impacts, strengthening the positive contributions of cycling tourism to the regions. Check out the Good Impact Cycling tours on our tour packages page!

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