FX.co ★ Most unusual bike paths in the world

Nelson Street Cycleway, New Zealand

It cost the New Zealand authorities about $10 million to arrange this non-standard bike route, part of which is painted bright pink. The path is located on the site of an old freeway exit and connects the outskirts of the million-dollar Auckland with its center. Along the Nelson Street Cycleway, 300 LED lights are installed, creating a fabulous twinkle in the dark. The route has been dubbed the "light path" for this effect. The bike path is very popular with tourists, but locals criticize it for its inconvenience and the paint that has faded over time.

Rheinradweg, Switzerland - Netherlands

Perhaps, this bike path is one of the most famous in the world. The Rheinradweg is 1,300 kilometers long. It connects the Swiss Alps with the Netherlands. Picturesque landscapes are not the only advantage of the route. It is also known by another name Euro Velo 15. Moreover, it is famous for its well developed infrastructure with catering outlets, hotels, and tent cities. Rheinradweg received its official status in the early 2000s, but the path was actively used by cyclists long before that - more than a century ago.

Van Gogh Roosegaarde Bicycle Path, Netherlands

This unusual bike path appeared in the city of Eindhoven in 2014. The project was timed to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the death of the Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh. The authors of this initiative, inspired by the famous painting "Starry Night" by the post-impressionist, decorated the bike path with thousands of tiny stones, which are charged in the sun during the day and begin to shine in the dark. The effect lasts up to eight hours. Curiously enough, the bike route passes in a place where the artist has actually walked more than once.

Norrebro, Denmark

In the capital of Denmark, there are 12,000 kilometers of bike paths. One of the most popular routes in Copenhagen is Norrebro which is 10 km long. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is designed entirely for cyclists. Pedestrian traffic is almost eliminated here, which means that the speed of movement in this area can be significantly exceeded compared to the rest of the city. While riding along this path, cyclists can enjoy the capital's unusual architecture as well as gardens and parks, as one section of the path belongs to the so-called "green trails".

Baana, Finland

The history of this route began in 1894. However, originally it was not a bike trail, but a railroad track. In fact, that is how the bike path got its name. The word "baana" in Finnish means "rail". Helsinki authorities decided to organize a bike route on the site of the old railroad in 2012 as the bed had not been used for several years. It took 3 years to create the project. A comfortable bike path equipped with recreation areas has become a favorite place among local residents and tourists. Every year, 700,000 cyclists ride along it.

Shimanami Kaido, Japan

This bike trail is deservedly called the most scenic of all existing in Japan. The road is supported at an altitude by massive piles, and the entire 70 km route passes through 6 miniature islands, connecting the two larger ones: Honshu and Shikoku. The entire route is marked with special blue markings so that cyclists do not get off the right track and get lost. The main attraction of this route is the Inland Sea, the view of which is as clear as the palm of your hand.