Global Bicycle Trails & Rail Trails
This list highlights exceptional bikeways around the world — car-free paths, scenic rail trails, and routes connecting riders to nature and culture. These destinations showcase how cycling brings freedom and adventure to every continent.
Australia
- Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail — 38 km trail following the Yarra River near Melbourne.
- Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail — 97 km paved trail through the Owens Valley, 250 km from Melbourne.
- Munda Biddi Trail — A partially complete but epic 1000 km route from Mundaring to Collie.
Ireland
- Great Southern Trail — 53 miles across Ireland; a mix of completed and developing sections.
New Zealand
- Otago Central Rail Trail — 150 km gravel route through the South Island, ideal for touring bikes.
Norway
- Bergen–Voss Bikeway — A combination of national bike routes offering scenic fjord-country riding.
Bikeway Features: (A) Car-free, (B) Mixed-use, (C) Paved, (D) Semi-paved, (E) Unpaved, (F) Rail trail, (G) Usage fees may apply.
Have a favorite international bikeway not listed here? Send us your recommendation so we can share it with fellow riders.