Tested Cycling Routes & Free GPX Downloads

On Nakręcone Rowerem we share 100% authentic, field-verified GPX tracks from real cycling expeditions across Poland (Gdańsk, Kaszuby, Warmia & Mazury), Italy (Lake Garda, Trentino), Slovenia (Posavje), and Croatia (Pašman Island, Vransko Jezero). Every route article includes a direct "Download GPX" button with no registration or paywalls. You can immediately import the .gpx file into Garmin Connect, Wahoo ELEMNT Companion, Hammerhead Dashboard, Komoot, and Strava.

Alpine gravel climbs around Riva del Garda, Sarca Valley, Lago di Tenno, Monte Baldo, and Lago di Ledro feature steep ramps reaching 15–22% gradients. For gravel loops (Tenno, Toblino) we recommend a 1x drivetrain with a 10-50T or 10-52T wide-range cassette, or a 2x sub-compact (46/30 with 11-36T) paired with tubeless tires at least 45 mm wide. For rough descents like the Monte Baldo Red Tour, a lightweight MTB or E-MTB with 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes is optimal.

The Slovenian region of Posavje (Brežice, Sava and Krka river valleys) is a gravel cycling paradise. The routes wind along smooth riverside gravel embankments, compact forest doubletracks, and quiet scenic tarmac lanes among the vineyards of Bizeljsko. There are no loose rock gardens – everything is 100% rideable on all-round 40–45 mm gravel tires (such as Tufo Thundero or Schwalbe G-One Allround).

Dalmatian gravel consists of jagged limestone macadam roads. To prevent punctures on sharp rock edges, a tubeless setup with fresh sealant and reinforced tire sidewalls is mandatory (at least 45 mm wide, 1.8–2.2 bar pressure). Due to Mediterranean sun exposure, carry at least 2–3 water bottles with electrolytes, sunscreen, and a tubeless plug kit for rides around Lake Vrana and Pašman ridge.

Tour de CCCP is an epic 171.8-kilometer road and gravel loop from Gdańsk across Sobieszewo Island, along EuroVelo R10 on the Vistula Spit (Krynica Morska), right to the border boundary at Piaski. The key logistical highlight is the Świbno – Mikoszewo ferry across the mouth of the Vistula river. It runs every 15–20 minutes from May to October. Outside the ferry season, riders can cross the river via the bridge in Kiezmark.

Kaszuby (Switzerland of Kashubia) boasts rolling post-glacial hills where 60–120 km loops regularly accumulate 800–1400 vertical meters. Routes like Szczelina Lechicka and Szuter Master Kaszuby feature short punchy ramps, tree roots, and occasional sandy forest stretches. We advise tires at least 45 mm wide with cornering knobs and generous low gears for seated climbing.

Warmia and the Masurian Lake District offer hundreds of kilometers of hard-packed gravel forestry roads, repurposed historical railway beds, and scenic tree-lined avenues. Routes such as "Do Juranda ze Spychowa" (153 km) and "Maradki Morning Gravel" allow high cruising speeds (22–27 km/h), gentle gradients, and countless pristine lakes (Dadaj, Spychowskie, Czos) perfect for a mid-ride swim.

The Swedish Deluge (106.8 km) is a seamless gravel micro-adventure: board the Stena Line ferry in Gdynia in the evening, sleep in a cabin, and roll off your bike directly into Karlskrona harbor at dawn. Blekinge gravel paths are exceptionally smooth and well-maintained, winding through granite coastlines, quiet pine woods, and classic red cottages before boarding the evening return ferry.

The classic Balaton Bringakörút path hugs the shoreline on flat tarmac, which can get crowded with tourists. Our "Balaton Morning Ride" routes (80 km and 150 km) venture up into the Balaton Uplands National Park (Tihany, Balatonfüred, Badacsony). The gravel vineyard roads provide panoramic vistas over the "Hungarian Sea", basalt volcanic hills, and an authentic gravel challenge.

Yes, our route articles highlight verified water refill points (alpine fresh fountains around Garda and Trentino, village stores and public wells across Slovenia and Croatia), along with recommended cycling cafés serving great coffee and snacks. Every route post also features elevation profiles, climb breakdowns, estimated moving time, and optimal tire pressure advice.