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A European long-distance cycling adventure just became much easier thanks to a new cross-border initiative that allows travelers to pedal from Denmark to Poland without the logistical headache of returning the rental bike.
Officially launched on May 27, 2026, the new one-way cycling experience follows the spectacular EuroVelo 10 Baltic Sea Cycle Route, linking Copenhagen with Gdańsk through Denmark, Germany, and Poland. The project was unveiled with a ceremonial sendoff outside Copenhagen City Hall before an international group of cycling tourism experts, journalists, bloggers, and tour operators embarked on a five-day journey to test the route firsthand.
The route showcases more than 1,200 kilometers (roughly 745 miles) of Baltic coastline, taking riders through historic cities, fishing villages, sandy beaches, and national parks while connecting three countries on a single cycling adventure.
Cyclists begin in Copenhagen before heading south across the Danish islands of Zealand and Falster. After reaching Gedser, Denmark's southernmost point, riders board a ferry to Rostock, Germany, where they continue east along Germany's Baltic coast. The journey then crosses into Poland through Świnoujście before winding through some of the country's seaside destinations, including Kołobrzeg, Mielno, Ustka, Puck, and the resort city of Sopot, before finishing in the historic port of Gdańsk.
While the scenery is the obvious draw, organizers say the real innovation is the logistics.
The service introduces a one-way international bike rental system developed through a partnership between Danish cycling company OneWayBikeTours and Polish tour operator Poland by Locals. Rather than cycling a loop or arranging costly transport back to the starting point, travelers simply collect a rental bike in Copenhagen and return it once they reach Gdańsk.
That seemingly simple change removes one of the biggest barriers preventing people from attempting long-distance cycling vacations. Cross-border bike rentals have historically been difficult to coordinate because they require international partnerships, transportation networks, and complex fleet management between multiple countries.
The idea grew out of the Baltic Biking UPGRADE (BBU) project, an international initiative designed to strengthen cycling tourism across the southern Baltic region. Representatives from OneWayBikeTours and Poland by Locals first connected during a BBU networking event in Sweden in 2025 before collaborating to create the new tourism product.
Organizers hope the initiative will establish the southern Baltic coastline as one of Europe's premier cycling destinations while encouraging slower, lower-impact travel. By making it easier to explore three countries by bicycle, the project aims to support local businesses, reduce reliance on cars, and inspire more travelers to experience the Baltic coast at a human pace.
