The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) has  announced the Sava Cycle Route as the latest proposed addition to the EuroVelo network. If approved, the 1,136 km route will become EuroVelo 18, linking Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia, and connecting the capitals Ljubljana, Zagreb, and Belgrade by bicycle along the Sava River. The route is expected to be formally integrated into the network by 2029, provided it meets the criteria for new EuroVelo routes. This will make it the 19th EuroVelo route and the first in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The route showcases a wide variety of natural and cultural highlights, from Lake Bled to Lonjsko Polje, and the Bardača and Obedska Bara wetlands, making it a unique cycling experience through Alpine landscapes, riverside towns, and internationally significant wetlands. Coordinated through strong cross-border partnerships among national and regional stakeholders, such as ministries, tourism boards and NGOs, and particularly National EuroVelo Coordination Centres, the project marks a major step in expanding sustainable mobility and cycling tourism in South-Eastern Europe.

Key Highlights:

Name: Future EuroVelo 18 – Sava Cycle Route

Length: 1,136 km

Countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia

Capitals Connected: Ljubljana, Zagreb, Belgrade

Timeline: Expected to join the EuroVelo network by 2029

Connected EuroVelo Routes: EuroVelo 6 (Atlantic-Black Sea), EuroVelo 9 (Baltic-Adriatic), EuroVelo 11 (East Europe Route), EuroVelo 13 (Iron Curtain Trail)

Coordinated by: Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy (Slovenia), Ministry of Tourism and Sport (Croatia), Center for Environment (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Danube Competence Center (Serbia)

About EuroVelo

EuroVelo is a network of long-distance cycle routes that cross and connect Europe. The routes can be used by cycle tourists, as well as by local people making daily journeys. EuroVelo is an initiative of the European Cyclists’ Federation developed by national and regional partners. Discover Europe by bicycle at EuroVelo.com!