Limburg’s “cycling through water” path
Belgium’s Limburg region has made cycling a truly immersive experience, quite literally. Since 2016, cyclists have been able to ride through the lake in De Wijers, thanks to a cleverly designed bike path that cuts straight through the water. The path keeps cyclists at eye level with the water, creating a unique visual experience as they pedal through the serene landscape. This standout feature is part of Limburg’s extensive 2,000-kilometer network of cycling routes.
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Hovenring: The floating bicycle roundabout
The Hovenring, built in 2012, is a futuristic suspended roundabout for cyclists and pedestrians, linking the Dutch cities of Eindhoven and Veldhoven. Hovering above a busy highway, this 1,000-tonne steel structure is supported by 24 cables attached to a towering 70-meter pylon. It’s an engineering marvel, designed by ipv Delft, that sees around 5,000 people crossing daily. The cost? Mere €11 million.
Xiamen sky-high bicycle path
Danish architects Dissing + Weitling, renowned for their work on Copenhagen’s Bicycle Snake Bridge, took on an ambitious project in China – Xiamen Bicycle Skyway. This elevated bike path stretches nearly eight kilometres through the coastal city, running parallel to the city’s main transport route, the BRT Skyway. Complete with pedestrian walkways, ramps, and even scenic viewpoints, the bridge offers an innovative way to navigate the city by bike.
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Raunheim’s scenic bridge across the Main River
In 2013, the Ölhafenbrücke was completed in Raunheim, closing a key gap in the cycling route that runs along the Main River. This pedestrian and cycling bridge crosses over an oil harbour, presenting engineers with unique challenges. Today, it serves not only as a crucial connection for cyclists between Aschaffenburg and Mainz but also as a picturesque spot for leisurely rides with stunning views of the river.
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Copenhagen’s sunken bicycle bays
At Nørreport Station, Copenhagen’s busiest transport hub, thousands of commuters, travellers, and cyclists cross paths every day. In 2014, the station’s forecourt was revamped to include designated parking for 2,500 bicycles, neatly organised in eight sunken zones. This thoughtful redesign not only keeps bikes orderly but also blends seamlessly into the urban landscape, ensuring cyclists always know exactly where to park.
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Hamburg’s new cycling link
Hamburg’s districts of Rothenburgsort and HafenCity may be geographically close but until recently, getting between them wasn’t easy. That’s changing with the Elbbrücken and Billebogen projects. The first phase includes the construction of a 135-meter-long pedestrian and cyclist bridge, connecting the Entenwerder peninsula with the Elbbrücken area.
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Berlin’s upcoming bicycle roundabout
In an effort to safely connect cyclists between the districts of Köpenick and Marzahn, Berlin has planned its first dedicated bicycle roundabout as part of the Tangentialverbindung Ost project. This circular bridge, designed by Kolb & Ripke Architects, will allow cyclists and pedestrians to bypass traffic entirely, providing easy access to the city’s key routes in all directions. Construction is slated to begin early next year.
