Gdańsk on two wheels – 9 bike routes you need to know!

Gdańsk is a true paradise for fans of cycling adventures. Regardless of whether you ride on the road, like bumpy forest roads or plan a leisurely ride with the family, everyone will find a route for themselves here. Ready? Let's start!

1. Why is Gdańsk a mecca for cyclists?

2. Routes for city and road cyclists

3. Routes for MTB and forest riding fans

4. Cycling routes for families with children

Why is Gdańsk a mecca for cyclists?

There is no point in talking much... - Gdańsk is one of the most cycling cities in Poland . The city can boast over 860 kilometers of cycling routes , including both modern city paths with asphalt surfaces, as well as picturesque trails through the forests of the Tri-City Landscape Park.

Cyclists have dozens of self-service repair stations , dozens of secure parking lots with monitoring and a constantly updated online map of cycling routes at their disposal. Whether you want to ride in peace with your children, train on the road or go wild in the field - you will find something for yourself here.

And if you already know Gdańsk inside out – great! Because from here you have the perfect starting point for further trips: Kashubia, Żuławy, and even the Vistula Spit . Gdańsk is not just a destination – it is a real cycling base .

1. Routes for city and road cyclists

1. The Seaside Metropolitan Trail (part of EuroVelo 10/13) This is a gem among the Tri-City routes – it runs from Granary Island in the centre of Gdańsk, through Brzeźno, Jelitkowo, Sopot to Gdynia. It overlaps with the European cycling route EuroVelo 10/13 .

   
   

   The entire route is approximately 30 km long and runs almost entirely along wide asphalt cycle paths, separated from car traffic.

   
   

   Along the way, you pass the European Solidarity Centre, Gate No. 2 of the Gdańsk Shipyard, Brzeźnieński Park, the Sopot Pier – all with a sea view and access to food and drink outlets and public toilets. An ideal route for a day-long recreational trip or a quick road workout.

   
   

2. The Radunia Canal Trail (Gdańsk Śródmieście – Pruszcz Gdański) This picturesque route is over 15 km long and runs along the historic Radunia Canal – a medieval water system dating back to the 13th century.

   
   

   The route begins near Targ Rakowy in the city centre of Gdańsk and ends in Pruszcz Gdański at the International Baltic Cultural Park Faktoria.

   
   

   The route runs partly on paving stones, partly on asphalt paths and leads through green areas, including Łąki Nowodworskie. Quiet, peaceful, with educational boards and views of the water locks.

   
   

3. Zwycięstwa Avenue Route (Gdańsk Główny – Oliwa) This is the main north-south bicycle route in the center of Gdańsk . It is about 8 km long and runs along the main artery of the city – al. Zwycięstwa.

   
   

   It starts near the Main Railway Station and runs through Wrzeszcz to Oliwa. Along the way we pass the University of Gdańsk, Oliwa Park and the Oliwa Archcathedral.

   
   

   The path is asphalt, well marked and physically separated from the road, with numerous bike repair stations and rest areas.

2. Routes for MTB and forest riding fans

1. BigFootWorks Bikepark (Lasy Matemblewskie) Located on the outskirts of Gdańsk, in the Matemblewo area, BigFootWorks is a professional bikepark with 12 km of routes.

   
   

   You will find different levels of difficulty here: from the gentle "Flow Trail" (3.5 km) ideal for learning the technique, to the extreme "Downhill Extreme" (1.8 km) with drops, moguls and steep descents for advanced riders.

   
   

   There is an enduro bike rental and a riding school on site. The facility is available throughout the season. Source: bigfootworks.pl

2. The Tri-City Landscape Park Loop This is a singletrack route that forms a loop of approximately 46 km. We start near Rębiechowo, pass through the Samborowo Valley, St. Nicholas Hill and Czarcia Góra.

   
   

   The route is technically demanding – roots, rocks, tight turns, descents and ascents. It is well marked and runs through beautiful, wild areas of the park. Ideal for people with good fitness and some MTB experience. More information at: velomapa.pl

3. Garmin MTB Series (near Kościerska Street / Las Osowski) Although the series itself is a competition, the marked routes remain available for riding outside the season.

   
   

   The Maxi variant (56 km) leads through steep climbs, including in the vicinity of Kościerska Street and extreme descents in the Osowski Forest. Mini and Enjoy are shorter versions, ideal for training or fun. The routes are marked, and you will find GPX tracks online. You can find the map at: mtbseries.pl

3. Cycling routes for families with children

1. Route to Westerplatte (Śródmieście – Westerplatte) The bike path leads from Gdańsk Główny along the Martwa Wisła through Sucharskiego Street to the Westerplatte peninsula. It is about 10 km long and has an almost entirely asphalt surface.

   
   

   The lack of car traffic makes it a great option for a family pedal. Along the way: port views, stops by the water and at the end the Westerplatte Museum with a modern, multimedia exhibition.

2. Nature trail on Sobieszewska Island It starts at the 100th Anniversary of Independence Bridge and leads through the Ptasi Raj Reserve to the port in Świbno. The route is about 20 km (both ways), leads through paved forest roads and wooden footbridges.

   
   

   Ideal for bikes with trailers. On the way you can stop for a swim in Lake Karaś or have a picnic on the beach. The path is well marked, almost completely devoid of car traffic.

3. Reagan Park and Oliwski Park Two iconic parks in the center of Gdansk offer short but very safe loops. In Reagan Park (approx. 3 km of the route) you will find interactive installations, playgrounds and lots of greenery.

   
   

   In Oliwa Park (5 km in total) you will be delighted by the baroque gardens, fountains and peacocks strolling along the alleys. These are ideal places for the first bike trips with the youngest.

So, are you getting in?

You don't have to go to the Bieszczady Mountains to take a breather. Gdańsk gives you a cycling Eldorado at your fingertips. Do you have your favorite route? Or maybe you're just planning to discover something new?

Let me know which of these routes you'll test first!