Cycling Guide to the Iron Curtain Trail (Vol. 1): Arctic, Finland & Baltic States

EuroVelo 13: The Iron Curtain Trail (Vol. 1)

Experience an extraordinary adventure on the northern section of the Iron Curtain Trail. This guide, written by expert Michael Cramer, takes you from the Barents Sea (Norwegian border) to Riga, Latvia. A unique journey that follows the former demarcation line between East and West.

An epic journey through untamed nature and historical memory:

• Lapland and Finland: Explore the magnificent landscapes of the Far North, cross endless forests, and follow the Russian border to the vibrant capital, Helsinki.
• The Baltic Coast: Travel through Estonia and Latvia, discovering rugged coastlines, isolated lighthouses, and the medieval cities of Tallinn and Riga.
• A Journey of Remembrance: Beyond the sporting challenge, this guide documents the historical remnants of the Iron Curtain, offering a fascinating glimpse into 20th-century history.

Expertise and Navigation:

• GPS tracks included: Essential for such a vast and sometimes isolated route. Download the GPX files to ensure safe navigation on your smartphone or GPS.
• Practical Format: A 200-page spiral-bound guidebook, including 1:120,000 and 1:400,000 scale maps for the larger areas.
• Language: Written in English, this guide remains very accessible to cycle tourists thanks to universal mapping and clear pictograms.

Detailed Information

• This guidebook contains all the essential Bikeline features:
• Practical information (food, accommodation, etc.)
• Elevation profiles of each stage
• Tourist and cultural information
• Detailed and annotated maps
• Waterproof pages

English version
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