EuroVelonetwerk

EuroVelonetwerk is the Dutch name for the EuroVelo network, a pan-European system of long-distance cycling routes designed to enable multi-country bicycle travel and promote sustainable tourism. The network is coordinated by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) in cooperation with national cycling organizations and government bodies. It comprises a set of long-distance routes, identified by EV1 through EV15, that traverse coastlines, rivers and mountains across many European countries. The routes connect major cities and cultural and natural attractions, with the aim of providing safe, signposted cycling corridors for international travel and local exploration alike.

Implementation and maintenance are divided between national authorities and local stakeholders. In each country, national route managers oversee on-the-ground signage, surface quality, and amenities along the route, while ECF sets standards for waymarking, maps, and data sharing. Official materials include maps, guidebooks, and GPX data to assist planning and navigation. Some sections of the network are fully completed, while others are under development or subject to seasonal considerations.

The EuroVelonetwerk seeks to support sustainable transport, regional development and cross-border exchange by encouraging cycling infrastructure investment and tourism. It has been cited as a framework for coordinating EU and national efforts to improve long-distance cycling. Critics note uneven maintenance, varying quality of signage, and irregular cross-border consistency.

See also: EuroVelo; European cycle tourism.