Great Eastern Loop

Bicycle routes

Information

  • Distance: 140 km
  • Duration: 8 h
  • Level: very difficult
  • Total attempts: 599 m
  • Total descents: 597 m

Landscape parks

  • The Complex of Landscape Parks on the Vistula River

Grudziądz - Świecie - Bydgoszcz - Ostromecko - Chełmno - Grudziądz

This route is a true cycling marathon, connecting several landscape parks and historic towns. We start in Grudziądz, on the Vistula River, right next to impressive historic granaries. Bike paths lead us out of the city towards green areas, where a road with little traffic appears. Beyond the forests, asphalt sections await, leading to the first hills. Soon we reach Świecie – here, a mandatory stop at the Teutonic Castle is required. Cycle paths make leaving the city easier. In Grudziądz, the route runs along a cycle path with beautiful views of the surrounding hills. Further kilometers of asphalt road lead us to Bydgoszcz, where we cross a steel bridge to the other side of the Vistula River. Then we reach Ostromecko – known for its palace and park complex. From Ostromecko to Chełmno, we are accompanied by well-maintained cycle paths. A stop in Chełmno is a must – it's one of the most beautiful towns in the region, brimming with Gothic charm. The final section of the route follows side roads along the Vistula River, all the way to Grudziądz.

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