🚴 5 most interesting bike routes in Poland - perfect for bikepacking

Poland is a true paradise for cycling enthusiasts. The variety of landscapes, well-developing cycling infrastructure and wild, rarely used roads make our country an ideal place for bikepacking. We present 5 routes worth riding.

1. Green Velo – Eastern Cycling Trail

• Length: over 2000 km

• Travel time: 10–30 days

• Surface: asphalt, local roads, gravel fragments

• Route: Elblag – Suwałki – Białystok – Lublin – Rzeszów – Końskie

This is the longest cycling trail in Poland. It runs through 5 provinces and shows lesser-known but incredibly atmospheric regions: Suwałki Region, Podlasie, Roztocze. Well marked, with an extensive network of MORs. Ideal for those planning a multi-day trip.

Link to GPX track: Green Velo GPX

2. Route R10 (Velo Baltica) – Along the Baltic Sea

• Length: approx. 588 km

• Travel time: 6–10 days

• Surface: asphalt, bike paths, forest paths

• Route: Świnoujście – Międzyzdroje – Kołobrzeg – Ustka – Łeba – Hel

The route leads through seaside resorts and forests. A leisurely pace of travel, many places to rest and spend the night. Ideal for a summer trip.

Link to GPX track: Velo Baltica GPX

3. The Beskid Loop

• Length: approx. 250 km

• Travel time: 3–5 days

• Surface: mountain asphalt, gravel, technical roads

• Route: Żywiec – Ujsoły – Zawoja – Sucha Beskidzka – Żywiec

A demanding route through the Silesian and Żywiec Beskids. Considerable elevation gain, technical descents. For experienced cyclists in good condition.

Link to GPX track: Beskidzka Loop GPX

4. Drawsko Lake District

• Length: 100–130 km

• Travel time: 2–3 days

• Surface: gravel, forest roads, local asphalt

• Route: Złocieniec – Czaplinek – Drawsko Pom. – Złocieniec (loop)

Silence, nature and wild lakes. Few tourists, many camping opportunities. The perfect place for a quiet weekend.

Link to GPX track: Drawsko GPX

5. The Little Bieszczady Loop

• Length: approx. 145 km

• Travel time: 2–4 days

• Surface: asphalt, serpentines, driveways

• Route: Lesko – Cisna – Ustrzyki Górne – Wetlina – Lesko

Bieszczady is wilderness and space. The route is short, but technical and with demanding elevation gains. The views compensate for the effort.

Link to GPX track: Bieszczady GPX

Route comparison

Route	Length / Time	Surface	Difficulty	Advantages	GPX
Green Velo	2000+ km / 10–30 days	Asphalt, local roads, gravel	🧗 Average	Long route, good infrastructure	Link
Route R10 (Baltic Sea)	588 km / 6–10 days	Asphalt, paths, forests	✅ Easy	Sea views, good infrastructure	Link
The Beskid Loop	250km / 3–5 days	Mountains, asphalt, gravel	⚡ Difficult	Height differences, views, technical descents	Link
Drawsko Lake District	100–130 km / 2–3 days	Gravel, forest roads	🧗 Average	Peace, lakes, camping	Link
Bieszczady Loop	145km / 2–4 days	Asphalt, mountain serpentines	⚡ Difficult	Wildness, views, Bieszczady Mountains	Link

Bikepacking in Poland offers a wealth of possibilities. From the sea to the mountains, through the wild lake districts and the eastern frontiers of the country – everyone will find something for themselves. Choose a route, pack your bike and set off!

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