Le petit village de pêcheurs de Grense Jakobselv sur la mer des Barrents marque le début de la Véloroute du Rideau de Fer. La grande agglomération la plus proche est Kirkenes, une ville de 3500 habitants, dont la majorité est d'origine norvégienne, mais comprend également des minorités sami, finlandaise et russe. La frontière entre la Norvège et la Russie était l'une des deux seules frontières terrestres entre l'Union soviétique et les territoires de l'OTAN pendant la guerre froide et, de ce fait, elle était fortement gardée par les deux parties.

Téléchargez ici les tracés GPS complets de l'EuroVelo 13 - Véloroute du Rideau de Fer en Norvège et commencez à planifier vos prochaines vacances à vélo!

EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail est un Itinéraire Culturel du Conseil de l'Europe depuis 2019.
EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail est un Itinéraire Culturel du Conseil de l'Europe depuis 2019.
Pays

Legend

Development status
  • Certifié These sections were awarded the official EuroVelo Certification label, ensuring high-quality cycling conditions.They were surveyed in the field by EuroVelo Route Inspectors to respect minimum requirements for motorised traffic levels, surface quality, EuroVelo signage, and access to services as defined by the European Certification Standard (ECS) methodology. EuroVelo Certified routes are the best options for beginners!
  • Developed + Signed These sections offer generally good cycling conditions, with limited motorised traffic, rideable surfaces, and EuroVelo signs along the route. Developed routes with signs are suitable for most cyclists. However, short stretches with lower-quality conditions may occur, and it is recommended to bring a map or navigation app as signs can have defects.
  • Developed + Not Signed These sections offer generally good cycling conditions, with limited motorised traffic and rideable surfaces, but without EuroVelo signs. Developed routes without signs are suitable for most cyclists. However, short stretches with lower-quality conditions may occur, and it is warmly recommended to bring a map or navigation app.
  • Partially Developed + Signed Cycling is possible here, but conditions vary. Some stretches may have high motorised traffic or poor surfaces, even though EuroVelo signs are in place. Partially developed routes with signs are suitable for experienced cyclists only, and it is recommended to bring a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centres are working on improvements.
  • Partially Developed + Not Signed Cycling is possible here, but conditions vary. Some stretches may have high motorised traffic or poor surfaces, and EuroVelo signs are not in place. Partially developed routes without signs are suitable for experienced cyclists only, and it is warmly recommended to bring a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. ECF and National EuroVelo Coordination Centres are working on improvements.
  • Undeveloped / Unknown These sections do not meet minimum requirements for motorised traffic levels or surface quality – or their conditions are currently unknown. They may include dangerous stretches. Cyclists choosing to cycle there should use a map or navigation app and check national/regional websites for more information. It is recommended to use public transport to skip these areas where possible.
  • Connection en transports en commun These sections include continuity across seas or rivers and undeveloped parts of the network that can be skipped with a reliable public transport connection allowing bicycle transport.

Markers

  • Patrimoine Naturel
  • Site du Patrimoine Mondial de l'UNESCO
  • Patrimoine Culturel
  • Délices Culinaires
  • Patrimoine maritime / Le Rhin / La Meuse
  • Autres points d'intérêt
  • Service
  • Arrêt de bus/car
  • Arrêt de train
  • Centre d'information sur la mobilité

Ressources Nationales

Routes Panoramiques Norvégiennes

Centre de Coordination National EuroVelo

Le réseau norvégien national de routes cyclables regroupe 10 itinéraires cyclables nationaux reliant la majeure partie du pays. De nombreuses routes sont déjà balisées, et certaines d'entre elles font partie d'EuroVelo, le réseau européen de routes cyclables.

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Cycle Norway

Site en anglais - Trouvez des informations sur les itinéraires cyclables en Norvège et de nombreux conseils pour préparer votre voyage : transports publics, hébergement, météo, équipement, tunnels...

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Visit Norway

Site en Anglais - Informations sur le vélo en Norvège: VTT, vélo de route, routes panoramiques, et conseils pour planifier votre voyage.

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