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By bike on the tracks: pedaling along Europe’s most beautiful old railway lines

By bike on the tracks: pedaling along Europe’s most beautiful old railway lines

Numerous former European railway lines have been converted into scenic bicycle paths that traverse historic bridges, tunnels, and old train stations. This article highlights eleven of the most beautiful rail-to-trail routes across the continent for travelers to explore.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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