Must see for cycling enthusiasts! The world's most beautiful cycling routes for 2026 have been announced, and Italy has two of them in the top ten
Recently, a new study examined 52 famous cycling routes worldwide and selected the "World's Most Beautiful Cycling Routes" ranking. The European route is very eye-catching, accounting for 8 out of the top 15. Italy is also very impressive, with two out of the top ten.
The first place is Bow Valley Parkway in Canada, which scored 97 out of 100. This road connects Banff and Lake Louise, passing through the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and the scenery is particularly beautiful, so it won first place. The second place is Great Ocean Road in Australia, with a score of 94.
The highest ranked route in Italy is the Strade sterrate della Toscana in Tuscany, with a score of 91, ranking third in the world. Riding on this road, you can travel between hills and estates, and also experience the local customs and traditions, which many riders enjoy. Another Italian route that makes it into the top ten is Passo dello Stelvio, which scored 82 points and ranks eighth. The mountains here are very high, with one bend after another. It is famous in the history of cycling and is still a place that high mountain cycling enthusiasts want to challenge.
The top ten also include: 4th place on the Elbe River cycling track in Germany, with a score of 90; The Carretera Austral Highway in Patagonia, Chile, points 5 and 86; The 6th and 86th points of the 10th cycling line in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Pacific Coast Highway 7, 82 points; Lavender Road in Provence, France, 9th and 81st points; The 10th and 78th points on the Road to Hana in Hawaii, United States.
The complete list of the top 15 in the world: 97 points on Bow Valley Park Avenue in Canada; 94 points on Australia's Great Ocean Road; 91 points on the White Road in Tuscany, Italy; 90 minutes on the Elbe River cycling track in Germany; The Patagonian Trunk Road in Chile is 86 minutes long; The 10th cycling line in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 86 points long; 82 points on the Pacific Coast Highway in the United States; 82 points at the Stelvio Mountain Pass in Italy; The Lavender Road in Provence, France, 81 points; Hana Highway 78 points in the United States; 500 miles and 78 minutes north coast of Scotland, UK; 78 minutes on the French Alps Avenue; American Talc Trail 76 points; North Macedonia/Albania Ohrid Lake Loop 76 minutes; 75 minutes by the seaside in Vancouver, Canada.
