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Cycling holidays in the Baltics

CYCLING HOLIDAYS

IN THE BALTICS

Looking for the best cycling holidays? Despite a lack of mountains, with the highest point reaching just over 300 m above sea level, the Baltics offer an interesting and at times challenging terrain for cyclists of different ability levels. You may find yourself cycling along the Baltic Sea (Bike tour to Jurmala) or a scenic grit road in the deepest countryside. Cycling infrastructure in the Baltics is a mix of designated cycle trails and marked routes along existing roads and tracks.

Routes will commonly include both cities and townships, and picturesque natural scenery. In fact, cycling is one of the best ways to get a true impression of the vastness of Baltic landscapes, the thick forests and pastoral lifestyles still relevant today. The region is dotted with cultural and historical highlights from crumbling windmills to impressive castles.

Some parts of longer journeys can be completed by public transport. Self drive holidays are also a great option with cycle tours as a day trip.

Whatever your ability, we can help arrange your perfect cycling holiday in the Baltics to include the best sites and attractions, independent guest houses or manor estates, so you can unwind at the end of the day with a sauna experience. There’s no greater way to relax those muscles after a day of cycling in the Baltics!

PLEASANT CLIMATE FOR CYCLING HOLIDAYS IN THE BALTICS

The Baltics are known for their temperate climate, which makes for comfortable cycling from spring through early autumn. Summer temperatures reach rare highs of around 30 degrees Celsius. Evenings can get chilly and rainfall is possible throughout the seasons.

In summer, wild swimming is a popular pastime in the Baltics. At Baltic Nature Travel we encourage you to try a dip in a lake, river or the Baltic Sea. This is a great reason to stop en route and regain some energy.

SUGGESTED CYCLING ROUTES IN THE BALTICS

Greenways
The Greenways routes criss cross South Estonia and North Latvia, having given a new lease of life to the region’s abandoned railway lines. This is a great choice for those keen on discovering what life is like in smaller towns in the Baltics and with an interest in the region’s cultural and industrial heritage. Read more here.

EuroVelo13
This route retraces the so-called ‘Iron Curtain’, which ran from the Barents Sea to the Black Sea. EuroVelo13 runs through all three Baltic States and never takes you far from the Baltic Sea coastline. Highlights along the way include sleepy fishing villages, military heritage sites and natural attractions such as Slitere National Park in Latvia. Read more here.

Latgale – Aukstaitija
Far from the beaten track, this route is an excellent choice for cyclists wishing to truly immerse themselves in authentic local Latvian and Lithuanian culture. It snakes through rich farmlands and along glorious blue lakes. En route are traditional villages, farms and unexpectedly grand churches, which these areas are known for.

Keen to get on your bike and go? We’re happy to put together the perfect itinerary and make arrangements for your cycling holidays in the Baltics.

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What travelers say about us

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Priya Bhatt

2025-05-12

Loved the trip, every day was truly amazing Estonia is worthy and so I would recommend people to visit Estonia through Baltic travels, Mr Valdis did a terrific planning, every details were given and made my journey memory very happy 😃

Samuel Lister

2025-02-08

We had a fantastic tour with Tomas around Vilnius. He was informative, friendly and helpful and despite there being no snow for snowshoes it was a brilliant experience. I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to experience Vilnius.

SisterBliss66

2024-11-02

Great day out - lovely walk in Gauja - Līgatne trail - in the crisp autumn air followed by the paper mill. Then on to Sigulda Castle and Gutman Cave. Valdis was very knowledgeable and we had some interesting conversations about the places visited, history, culture and lots more besides. Friendly guy, fluent in English. It was awesome getting out of Riga to see more of the country.

Jane Bower

2024-09-30

My partner and I (69 and 75) are just back from a 17 day self-drive tour put together with the help of Valdis from Baltic Nature Travel. It was an absolutely delightful and fascinating experience. We asked for quirky or unusual accommodation and a mix of hotels and self-catering - great fun. We went at our own pace and chose what to see. Everything was beautifully organised - a couple of small hitches were dealt with straight away on the phone. We are well-travelled but didn't know these stunning countries at all. Our overall impression is CLEAN and GREEN. Thank you, thank you for such a unique and special holiday.

Andrew Golding

2024-09-16

First Class Personal Tour of the Baltic Republics organised by Valdis: a bespoke, friendly, intelligent, safe and varied introduction to this wonderful part of the world. Wholly recommended.

David Morris

2024-09-10

Excellent booking experience - very easy and all the information we needed. Hire car arrived at the hotel as arranged and the handover was excellent. All the hotels that were booked for us were great and the itinerary was really wide-ranging and interesting. Estonia people were almost always friendly and helpful, and the restaurant food was great. Would definitely recommend Baltic Nature Travel and Estonia as a destination

Karen Green

2024-07-23

Valdis, the owner of Baltic Nature Travel, is a terrific tour organizer. His advance communication and arrangements were unfailingly responsive, prompt and helpful. On the trip, we had different guides as well as drivers in the different cities (Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn.) In each case, they were well-informed and on time at the meeting point. We never needed to worry or contact the guide (though we were provided with their information.) Every hotel Valdis chose for us was of a very good standard, well-run, clean, exceptionally well located, and with wonderful breakfasts. The restaurants he recommended were also excellent – we learned to just go where he suggested! The tour was an exceptionally good value. In sum, we couldn’t have been more pleased. Our trip was wonderful and we left wanting to see more of the Baltics' beauty. If we do go again, we would unquestionably work with Valdis. In the meantime, we will recommend him to all of our friends.

Lucía Gómez

2024-07-17

Fantastic Self-Guided Hiking Experience! We recently completed a self-guided hike in Gauja National Park, which was wonderful. The trails were serene, and we rarely encountered other hikers. The provided materials and app were excellent and highly accurate. The hotels, luggage transfer, and overall transportation arrangements were flawless. Highly recommend this experience!

Paul Green

2024-07-12

Anna Brish was a fantastic tour guide for understanding Jewish history and culture in Vilnius. She was friendly, deeply knowledgeable, eager to answer our questions and accommodate our specific interests. Anna does other tours and we would take any of them, she’s amazing!

James Cornez

2024-07-11

Myself and my best friend came across this company whilst researching options to travel in Latvia and we are very pleased we did. Valdis was very amenable during the planning process by arranging video calls with both of us so we could better understand what was on offer for us to do. He compiled an 8 day itinerary for us that did not disappoint starting in Riga for 2 days. We paid for an optional 3hr walking tour which was very worthwhile to see the main sites of the city. Janis took us on the tour who is a great guy that gives you plenty of interesting information, ready to answer any questions regarding Latvian history/culture. We chose the self driving option to see as much of Latvia as possible which I would definitely recommend if you want to have more than just a city break. It took us to varied places ranging from the heavily forested and pretty areas of Sigulda (where we did a fun kayaking tour on the Gauja river) and Cesis to the pleasant coastal cities of Liepaja and Ventspills. Overall, definitely the company to approach if you want to authentically explore Latvia!