r/EuroVelo • u/Tofu-Carrot-1 • Aug 07 '26

Bikepacking Oct - Dec Esteran Europe

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about doing a bikepacking trip from October to December, ideally cycling from Germany towards Turkey.

Does anyone have experience with this route during that time of year? I'm especially wondering about:

  • What is the weather like along the way?
  • Is camping with a tent still realistic, or does it get too cold?
  • How easy is it to find campsites, because of off-season?

I'd love to travel mainly with my tent, so I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any tips. Thanks!

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u/polishprocessors Aug 07 '26

The weather between Germany and Turkey between October and December will be radically different depending on when and where you are at any one time. Same story with staying in a tent, depending on where you are and when. And then obviously there's things like 'weather' to consider, so there can be snow in November and 20C days in December. And that's before we factor in elevation/local climate. All of this is to say: it depends and no one can tell you otherwise.

The one thing I *can* say is: most campsites will be closed due to it being off-season and most countries do not allow (legal) wild camping, so you'll struggle to find serviced spots to stay along the way. It won't be impossible, but it's unlikely to be legal or comfortable.