EuroVelo 10

EuroVelo 10 (Baltic Sea Cycle Route) is an international long-distance cycle route in the EuroVelo network. It forms a circuit around the Baltic Sea. The official loop is about 9,100 kilometres (5,700 mi) long and passes through nine countries: Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany. There is no prescribed starting point or direction of travel.

The route links major port cities, resorts, islands, forests, farmland and long stretches of coast. Its standard varies greatly: paved cycleways alternate with gravel, forest roads, concrete slabs, cobbles and ordinary public roads. The official track also includes sections that are still being developed or planned.

EV10 route available in OSM data: ━━ all mapped sections.

On each country map, that country's section of EV10 is highlighted with a thicker red line, while the other mapped sections remain yellow. The lines are display-optimised geometry from OpenStreetMap super-relation 2689634, retrieved through Waymarked Trails on 31 July 2026. The Russian sections of the formal route are not included in that super-relation and are therefore not shown. The maps do not replace a current GPX track or navigation app: OSM is community-maintained, and ferry links and unfinished sections may not form a continuous line.

The official EuroVelo site provides a full track and a separate track containing only developed, signposted or certified sections. The full GPX does not imply that there is a finished, continuous cycleway.

The distances below are approximate values calculated from the official 2026 GPX tracks. They exclude ferry distances; the additional Bornholm circuit is included under Denmark. Their sum therefore differs from the official 9,100 kilometres (5,700 mi).

In OSM, EV10 is stored as super-relation 2689634, whose members include national relations. Waymarked Trails highlights the selected route against other cycle routes:

OSM relations show the state of a community-maintained map, not formal certification or a guarantee that a section is rideable. Compare them with the official GPX and notices from regional route managers before travelling.

A survey of 2,637 kilometres (1,639 mi) of southern EV10, carried out in 2024–2025, found that 53% of the surveyed route was free of motor traffic, 27% used roads with very low traffic and 12% used roads with low traffic. Fully separated infrastructure accounted for 47%, and 82% of surfaces were rated good or very good to ride. These figures concern surveyed sections in Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania and southern Sweden, not the full 9,100 kilometres (5,700 mi).

Common difficulties include:

• sand, earth and worn concrete slabs between Łeba and Rowy, especially near Slowinski National Park;
• poor forest roads in Wolin National Park and between Świnoujście and Międzyzdroje;
• cobbles and long cobbled sections in eastern Germany;
• narrow strips of concrete slabs and forest roads on Rügen;
• busier public roads in Lithuania and in parts of the Baltic states;
• gravel and local roads in Sweden and Finland, especially away from national touring routes;
• heavy pedestrian and cycle traffic on resort promenades in July and August.

On Velo Baltica in West Pomerania, 73% of the route is free of motor traffic, 59% is asphalt and 25% is made of pavers, slabs or cobbles. On the Pomeranian and Warmian-Masurian section, asphalt accounts for 61%, stabilised gravel 18%, pavers, slabs or cobbles 15%, and earth or loose gravel 6%.

The recommended EuroVelo sign shows the number 10 on a blue field surrounded by yellow stars. In practice, also look for national route markings:

• Download the official GPX and an offline map before setting out. Refresh the track before every long section.
• Plan for an average of 60–90 kilometres (37–56 mi) a day. On gravel, islands, in national parks and in strong winds, a realistic distance may fall to 40–60 kilometres (25–37 mi).
• North of Stockholm and Vaasa, carry a full day's food: there can be long gaps between shops, accommodation and repair services.
• In July and August, book ahead at Polish and German resorts and on Bornholm, Rügen, Saaremaa, Hiiumaa and the Curonian Spit.
• Check whether a train or ferry operator requires a separate bicycle ticket or a reserved bicycle space. Capacity can be limited, particularly in summer.
• For an e-bike, plan for an 80–120 kilometres (50–75 mi) range and identify charging opportunities; public bicycle chargers do not form a continuous network.
• Carry spare tubes or a tubeless repair kit, patches, a chain quick-link, basic tools, strong lights and mosquito repellent.

Until the Russian borders reopen, the full official circuit cannot be ridden without a ferry, train or unofficial diversion.

The most convenient places to start or end are major rail and ferry hubs. Check timetables and bicycle-carriage conditions immediately before travelling.

• Copenhagen–Malmö – take a train across the Øresund Bridge; cycling on the bridge is prohibited.
• Helsinki–Tallinn – not the historic EV10 alignment through Russia, but in 2026 the main practical bypass of the closed border.
• Rohuküla–Heltermaa, Sõru–Triigi and Kuivastu–Virtsu – required for the route through Hiiumaa, Saaremaa and Muhu.
• Fynshav–Søby, Ærøskøbing–Svendborg and Spodsbjerg–Tårs – island crossings on Danish EV10.
• Stubbekøbing–Bogø – a seasonal ferry that shortens the ride towards Møn; use the bridge diversion outside the season.
• Świbno–Mikoszewo – a seasonal crossing of the Vistula Cut. In the 2026 season it operates from 1 May to 30 September, 07:00–21:00, usually every 30 minutes; see the current timetable and fares. Outside the season, a substantial detour via the bridge at Kiezmark is needed.

The following lists successive route nodes from the official GPX. Intermediate villages are also listed for Poland. EV10 often skirts settlements rather than passing through their centres; use a current track for navigation.

Highlight: ━━ Swedish section · ━━ other mapped EV10 sections.

Malmö – Skanör – Trelleborg – Smygehuk – Ystad – Simrishamn – Brösarp – Kristianstad – Sölvesborg – Karlshamn – Karlskrona – Torsås – Kalmar/Smedby – Mönsterås – Oskarshamn – Figeholm – Blankaholm – Västervik – Loftahammar – Valdemarsvik – Söderköping – Nyköping – Vagnhärad – Stockholm – Åkersberga – Gavel – Österbybruk – Marma – Gävle – Bergby – Söderhamn – Hudiksvall – Harmånger – Armsjötorpet – Sundsvall – Bergeforsen – Härnösand – Ullånger – Örnsköldsvik – Husum – Nordmaling – Umeå – Robertsfors – Lövånger – Skellefteå – Byske – Piteå – Luleå – Töre – Kalix – Haparanda.

From Ystad, a ferry reaches Danish Bornholm, where an additional circuit runs Rønne – Allinge – Svaneke – Dueodde – Rønne, about 103 kilometres (64 mi).

Highlight: ━━ Finnish section · ━━ other mapped EV10 sections.

Haparanda/Tornio – Kemi – Kuivaniemi – Oulu – Liminka – Siikajoki – Pyhäjoki – Kalajoki – Kokkola – Jakobstad – Oravais – Vaasa – Malax – Närpes – Kristinestad – Merikarvia – Yyteri – Pori – Eurajoki – Rauma – Uusikaupunki – Mynämäki – Askainen – Turku – Paimio – Salo – Mathildedal – Ekenäs – Ingå – Kirkkonummi – Helsinki – Porvoo – Loviisa – Kotka – Hamina – Vaalimaa.

Vaalimaa – Vyborg – Saint Petersburg – Ivangorod – Narva. The second Russian section runs from Nida through Rybachy – Lesnoy – Zelenogradsk – Pionersky – Svetlogorsk – Yantarny – Primorsk – Svetly – Kaliningrad – Ladushkin – Mamonovo to the border at Gronowo. In 2026, neither section should be included in a practical trip plan.

Highlight: ━━ Estonian section · ━━ other mapped EV10 sections.

Narva – Sillamäe – Aseri – Karula – Võsu – Loksa – Haavakannu – Tallinn – Paldiski – Keila-Joa – Nõva – Haapsalu – Rohuküla – ferry to Heltermaa – Kärdla – Kõrgessaare – Emmaste – Sõru – ferry to Triigi – Leisi – Mustjala – Kihelkonna – Kuressaare – Orissaare – Muhu – Kuivastu – ferry to Virtsu – Tõstamaa – Pärnu – Ikla/Ainaži.

Highlight: ━━ Latvian section · ━━ other mapped EV10 sections.

Ainaži – Salacgrīva – Saulkrasti – Riga – Jūrmala – Klapkalnciems – Engure – Mērsrags – Roja – Kolka – Mazirbe – Irbene – Ventspils – Pāvilosta – Liepāja – Bernāti – Pape – Rucava – the border at Būtingė.

Highlight: ━━ Lithuanian section · ━━ other mapped EV10 sections.

Būtingė – Šventoji – Palanga – Karklė – Klaipėda – city ferry to Smiltynė – Alksnynė – Juodkrantė – Pervalka – Preila – Nida – the Russian border on the Curonian Spit.

Highlight: ━━ Polish section · ━━ other mapped EV10 sections.

Eastern section: Gronowo – Młoteczno – Braniewo – Stępień – Frombork – Narusa – Krzyżewo – Wodynia – Pogrodzie – Nowinka – Tolkmicko – Kadyny – Suchacz – Kamionek Wielki – Jagodno – Elbląg – Kazimierzowo – Jazowa – Solnica – Kmiecin – Nowy Dwór Gdański – Żelichowo – Tujsk – Rybina – Chorążówka – Głobica – Stegienka – Jantar – Mikoszewo – ferry to Świbno – Sobieszewo Island – Wiślinka – Bogatka – Przejazdowo – Gdańsk.

Central section: Gdańsk – Sopot – Gdynia – Kosakowo – Pierwoszyno – Mechelinki – Mosty – Osłonino – Rzucewo – Błądzikowo – Puck – Swarzewo – Gnieżdżewo – Łebcz – Starzyński Dwór – Radoszewo – Starzyno – Kłanino – Sulicice – Sławoszyno – Sławoszynko – Karwieńskie Błoto Pierwsze – Karwieńskie Błoto Drugie – Dębki – Białogóra – Lubiatowo – Kopalino – Osetnik/Stilo – Sasino – Ulinia – Sarbsk – Nowęcin – Łeba – Żarnowska – Gać – Izbica – Rzuski Las – Ciemino – Główczyce – Skórzyno – Równo – Rumsko – Wierzchocino – Żelazo – Smołdzino – Gardna Wielka – Gardna Mała – Retowo – Rowy.

Western section: Rowy – Dębina – Poddąbie – Wytowno – Orzechowo – Ustka – Duninowo – Zaleskie – Złakowo – Marszewo – Królewo – Korlino – Łącko – Jezierzany – Jarosławiec – Wicie – Darłowo – Żukowo Morskie – Bobolin – Dąbki – Bukowo Morskie – Gleźnowo – Bielkowo – Wierciszewo – Iwięcino – Rzepkowo – Osieki – Łazy – Unieście – Mielno – Mielenko – Chłopy – Sarbinowo – Gąski – Pleśna – Ustronie Morskie – Sianożęty – Kołobrzeg – Grzybowo – Dźwirzyno – Rogowo – Mrzeżyno – Pogorzelica – Niechorze – Rewal – Trzęsacz – Pustkowo – Pobierowo – Łukęcin – Radawka – Dziwnówek – Dziwnów – Międzywodzie – Świętouść – Kołczewo – Wisełka – Warnowo – Międzyzdroje – Łunowo – Warszów – Świnoujście.

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  EV10 in Kołobrzeg
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  The shared EV10 and EV13 route in Sopot
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  R10/EV10 at Dębki
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  EV10 and EV13 at Wytowno

Highlight: ━━ German section · ━━ other mapped EV10 sections.

Ahlbeck – Heringsdorf – Bansin – Ückeritz – Koserow – Zinnowitz – Trassenheide – Wolgast – Kröslin – Freest – Lubmin – Greifswald – Stralsund – Rügen: Altefähr – Garz – Putbus – Göhren – Baabe – Sellin – Binz – Sassnitz – Lohme – Glowe – Juliusruh – Putgarten/Cape Arkona – Dranske – Wiek – Schaprode – Gingst – Rambin – Altefähr – Stralsund – Barth – Zingst – Prerow – Ahrenshoop – Wustrow – Graal-Müritz – Warnemünde/Rostock – Wismar – Travemünde – Neustadt in Holstein – Großenbrode – Puttgarden – Großenbrode – Oldenburg in Holstein – Schönberger Strand – Kiel – Eckernförde – Kappeln – Flensburg/Padborg.

Highlight: ━━ Danish section · ━━ other mapped EV10 sections.

Padborg – Sønderborg – Fynshav – ferry to Søby – Ærøskøbing – ferry to Svendborg – Langeland – Spodsbjerg–Tårs ferry – Nakskov – Rødbyhavn – Maribo – Nykøbing Falster – Stubbekøbing – Bogø – Møns Klint – Stege – Rødvig – Køge – Copenhagen.

This plan assumes an average touring pace, although two days are long. Consider adding a rest day in Gdańsk or Łeba.

• Hel Peninsula – the R10 branch through Władysławowo, Jastarnia and Hel is an attractive option, but the main EV10 runs from Puck through Gnieżdżewo, Łebcz and Sławoszyno. In summer, Hel can be linked with Gdańsk or Gdynia by boat or train.
• Vistula Spit – the route through Stegna, Sztutowo and Krynica Morska is a variant or side trip. Main EV10 runs from Elbląg through Nowy Dwór Gdański and Mikoszewo to Gdańsk.
• Bornholm – the signposted circuit of about 103 kilometres (64 mi) is part of the Danish EV10 offer, but it requires a ferry from Ystad and a return to the continental route.
• Rügen and Fehmarn – official tracks contain island loops that add substantially to the German distance. They can be omitted on a fast ride along the southern Baltic.
• Copenhagen–Gedser–Rostock – the direct option used by the Copenhagen–Gdańsk rental itinerary follows Danish national route 9 and EV7 from Copenhagen to Gedser, then takes a ferry to Rostock. It is not the full Danish EV10 alignment through the islands and Schleswig-Holstein.

• Denmark, northern Germany and developed sections of Poland have shelters, tables, benches, bicycle stands, information boards, counters and self-service repair stations. They are not evenly distributed.
• On the surveyed Pomeranian section from Ustka through Gdańsk to Braniewo, 32 rest areas were identified, with varying combinations of benches, shelters, toilets or playgrounds.
• West Pomerania's Cyclist-Friendly Places programme includes accommodation, restaurants, attractions, tourist information and services. Programme members are present on each of the five daily stages of Velo Baltica.
• In Germany, the Bett+Bike network is useful; Denmark has Bed+Bike and Sweden has Cyclist Welcome. Standards differ, but usually include secure bicycle storage, basic tools and repair information.
• Public toilets and water taps are common in towns and resorts but scarce elsewhere. In northern Sweden and Finland, do not rely solely on public water points.
• Repair shops and bicycle shops are concentrated in large towns and resorts. On the Estonian islands, the Courland coast and the northern Scandinavian sections, you may need to wait for parts or travel to a larger town.

The southern Baltic coast has a dense range of campsites, hostels, guesthouses, apartments and hotels. In high season, lack of vacancies and high prices are a greater issue than a lack of properties. In northern Sweden and Finland, the spacing of accommodation may dictate a longer or shorter day, unless you are prepared to camp wild.

In Sweden and Finland, the right to access can be used, but camping is restricted in national parks, nature reserves, near homes and on cultivated land. Campsites, shelters and designated primitive camps are popular in Denmark. In Poland, Germany and the Baltic states, use legal campsites or obtain the landowner's permission.

Food and supplies are easy to find in Denmark, Germany, Poland and southern Sweden. On the Estonian islands, in Courland and along the northern coasts of Sweden and Finland, check shop hours and carry enough supplies for the following day.

• EuroVelo 7 – Sun Route – connections in Copenhagen and on the northern Swedish coast; the Copenhagen–Gedser–Rostock option uses EV7 and Danish route 9.
• EuroVelo 9 – Baltic–Adriatic – starts or ends in Gdańsk, continuing through Poznań, Wrocław, the Czech Republic and Austria towards the Adriatic.
• EuroVelo 11 – East Europe Route – connects in Helsinki and Tallinn, continuing through Tartu, Vilnius and Warsaw.
• EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail – long shared sections in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and northern Germany. In Poland, EV10 and EV13 share the entire coast.
• D-Route 2 / Ostseeküsten-Radweg – the German designation used on the EV10 alignment.
• Velo Baltica – the regional name for EV10/EV13 from Świnoujście to Ustka.
• Vistula Cycle Route and Green Velo – connections around Gdańsk and Elbląg/the Vistula Lagoon, respectively.
• Sydkustleden and Sydostleden – Swedish national routes used by EV10 between Malmö, Simrishamn and Karlshamn.
• Estonian national route 1 – the main EV10/EV13 alignment in Estonia.

Since 2026, a bicycle can be rented near Copenhagen and returned in Gdańsk, or ridden in the opposite direction, without returning it to the original rental location. The service was developed by the Danish company OneWayBikeTours and the Gdańsk tour operator Poland by Locals as part of Baltic Biking UPGRADE. EuroVelo has a description of the launch.

Pick-up and return points:

• Copenhagen area – Café Parforce, Dyrehavevej 1, 2930 Klampenborg;
• Gdańsk – Poland by Locals, ul. Chlebnicka 19/20.

Trekking, gravel and electric bicycles are available. The operator says that the base package includes a repair kit and pump, lock, lights where needed and a water bottle; panniers, a handlebar bag, helmet and phone holder are extras. Daily luggage transfer between lodgings is not provided, but panniers or a trailer can be rented, and selected luggage-storage and transfer services are available.

Three options are offered: about 400 kilometres (250 mi) through southern Sweden followed by a ferry to Gdynia/Gdańsk, about 600 kilometres (370 mi) through Sweden, Bornholm and Sassnitz, and about 900 kilometres (560 mi) through Gedser, Rostock and the German and Polish coast. The last is closest to southern EV10, but from Copenhagen to Gedser it follows EV7 and Danish route 9, joining EV10 only in Rostock. The stated rental duration is usually 7–12 days. Check current prices, bicycle availability and booking conditions at OneWayBikeTours – Copenhagen–Gdańsk.

• In July 2026, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Russia. Finland's land border with Russia remains closed until further notice, and the Finnish Border Guard states that Vaalimaa cannot be crossed by bicycle either. A practical EV10 journey requires the Helsinki–Tallinn ferry and bypassing Kaliningrad Oblast.
• On public roads in the Baltic states, northern Sweden and Finland, use lights even in daytime and wear reflective items. Shoulders may be narrow or absent.
• Slow down on promenades in Poland, Germany and Denmark; conflicts with pedestrians are common in high season.
• Strong crosswinds and headwinds can add substantially to a day's riding time. Check forecasts before ferry crossings as well.
• After heavy rain, gravel, forest and earth sections can be muddy, while coastal sections may be covered with sand. Do not bypass closures caused by cliff erosion or forestry work.
• The 112 emergency number works in every European Union country on the route.

• From Gdańsk, follow EuroVelo 9 towards Poznań, the Czech Republic, Austria and the Adriatic.
• From Tallinn or Helsinki, follow EuroVelo 11 south through Europe.
• From the Polish or German coast, follow EuroVelo 13 along the former Iron Curtain.
• From Copenhagen, follow EuroVelo 7 through Berlin, Prague and the Alps towards the Mediterranean Sea.

• Official EuroVelo 10 page, map and GPX files
• EV10 in Waymarked Trails, based on its OpenStreetMap relation
• EV10 super-relation 2689634 in OpenStreetMap
• National EV10 relations in the OpenStreetMap wiki
• Southern EV10 evaluation report, surveyed in 2024–2025 and published in 2026 — large PDF
• Velo Baltica — West Pomerania
• 2026 summary of the West Pomeranian audit
• Pomeranian cycle routes – alignments and GPX
• Passenger Portal — Polish rail, Deutsche Bahn, Rejseplanen – Denmark, Resrobot – Sweden, VR — Finland, Elron — Estonia, Vivi – Latvia, LTG Link — Lithuania^{[dead link]}
• Scandlines — Gedser–Rostock and Rødby–Puttgarden, Bornholmslinjen — Ystad–Rønne, Estonian ferries, Świbno–Mikoszewo ferry
• One-way Copenhagen–Gdańsk bicycle rental
• EuroVelo 10 gallery on Wikimedia Commons