Cycling in Taiwan
Discover Taiwan by bike with routes created by our community.
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Get to know Taiwan
Use the Bikemap bike route planner to find the most beautiful cycling routes through Taiwan. The country, originally called “Ilha Formosa” (the beautiful island) by Portuguese sailors, is located in East Asia. Taiwan is famous for its diverse nature and natural wonders, like huge mountains, rocky cliffs and sand beaches. The political, economic and cultural centre is the capital, Taipei, which starkly contrasts the fantastic natural landscapes and a time-honoured tradition. By the way, worldwide, the most brand bikes are produced in Taiwan, in general, the country is a biker nation and one encounters many cyclists on the streets.
4,927,950 km
Tracked distance
78,066
Cycle routes
22.9 million
Population
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The best bike routes in Taiwan
「環騎臺北，樂遊河濱」自行車挑戰認證-山區段路線
Cycling route in Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
- 13.9 km
- Distance
- 189 m
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Descent
「環騎臺北，樂遊河濱」自行車挑戰全線
Cycling route in Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
- 67.3 km
- Distance
- 218 m
- Ascent
- 221 m
- Descent
新北市五股鄉觀音山 - 從凌雲路上山
Cycling route in Banqiao District, Taipei, Taiwan
- 6.9 km
- Distance
- 471 m
- Ascent
- 128 m
- Descent
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新北市五股鄉觀音山 - 從凌雲路上山- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 450 m
- Descent
- 105 m
- Location
- Banqiao District, Taipei, Taiwan
20240904 吉林回家- Distance
- 15.9 km
- Ascent
- 101 m
- Descent
- 100 m
- Location
- Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
Wenjian Mountain- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 175 m
- Descent
- 192 m
- Location
- Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
Sun moon lake - Challenge group 79K- Distance
- 78.9 km
- Ascent
- 2,123 m
- Descent
- 2,120 m
- Location
- Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan
Crazy route suggested on reddit with 1 monster climb- Distance
- 370.9 km
- Ascent
- 6,402 m
- Descent
- 6,396 m
- Location
- Hualien City, Taiwan, Taiwan
PB.20240701-環騎臺北，樂遊河濱A.ok- Distance
- 60.1 km
- Ascent
- 555 m
- Descent
- 555 m
- Location
- Banqiao District, Taipei, Taiwan
內湖碧山巖 - 從內湖碧山路上- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 229 m
- Descent
- 6 m
- Location
- Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
Longquan road- Distance
- 26.2 km
- Ascent
- 379 m
- Descent
- 381 m
- Location
- Banqiao District, Taipei, Taiwan
Highlights
- The cycling route Taipei-Kenting. On this route, you can discover the raw beauty of East Taiwan’s rugged Pacific coast with untouched beaches, hot springs and breathtaking Taroko-gorges.
- CNN Travel voted the Sun Moon Lake Bikeway to be one of the “World’s Top Ten most beautiful Bikeways” and offers a beautiful natural setting for experienced bikers.
- The new Riverside Bikeway in New Taipei CIty offers an amazing view on the city and the sea alongside Taiwan’s longest bike trail for city-loving adventurers.
Tips
- Taiwan has an incredible number of cycling lanes, bike shops, service stations (especially for those travelling by bike), bike events and additional cycling infrastructure.
- When you plan to bike through Taiwan for several weeks, it is advisable to bring your own bike.
- The best time for bike trips through Taiwan are the winter months. The daily temperature range between 19 to 29 degrees celsius between October to February.
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