In September 2025, I cycled from the Netherlands to Berlin. It was a tough week, but the freedom of being on the bike made it all worth it.
My Setup
- Bike: Canyon Endurace 7 Raw
- Tires: Schwalbe Pro R 35mm
- Navigation: Garmin Edge 540
- Gear: Ortlieb & Restrap bags, Decathlon Simond MT 900 1-person tent
The Route
I followed the "Fietsen naar Berlijn" route (link). It's a beautiful route that avoids busy roads.
The Trip
Day 1: Start
43.5 km | 1h 57m Short day to start. Just warming up and checking if everything on the bike was working right. View on Strava
Day 2: Hills and Woods
90.2 km | 4h 50m Tough day! Lots of climbing and riding through the woods. The gravel parts were tricky but fun. View on Strava
Day 3: Long Day
119.3 km | 5h 17m Long day in the saddle. We got lost a bit, but still a good ride. View on Strava
Day 4: The Big One
154.2 km | 6h 50m Over 150km. We had sun, rain, wind, and even a flat tire. But we saw some cool stuff along the way. View on Strava
Day 5: Tailwind
122.0 km | 5h 35m Nice day with the wind in our back. Just cruising from breakfast to dinner. View on Strava
Day 6: Almost There
119.5 km | 5h 15m Solid day of riding. Only 120km left to Berlin! View on Strava
Day 7: Reaching Berlin
96.7 km | 4h 29m We reached the area around Berlin. Rode with another bikepacker today, weather was perfect. View on Strava
Arrival
36.0 km | 2h 04m Made it! 800km total. Riding into the city felt amazing. View on Strava
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Conclusion
Bikepacking to Berlin was awesome. The simple routine of riding, eating, and sleeping is addictive. Can't wait for the next one.