The district of Märkisch-Oderland announces the official launch of a pioneering project that will strengthen the connection of the German cycle path network with the trans-European EuroVelo network and at the same time enhance the region's tourism infrastructure. The signing ceremony for the project took place on August 26, 2025, and the project aims to promote sustainable and nature-friendly tourism and further establish the region as an attractive destination for cyclists and tourists.
Europe Bridge as a key project
The project focuses on connecting the "Europe Bridge" to the trans-European cycle path network in the assisted area as well as upgrading, consolidating and marketing tourism offers. These measures will not only increase the tourist attractiveness of the district, but will also make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of regional tourism. Around 2.9 million people from the neighboring regions will benefit from the newly created infrastructure.
The linking and upgrading of tourist cycling infrastructure will take place over a distance of 10.07 km along the cross-border EuroVelo routes.
Funding through ERDF funds (EU funding)
The project is being funded as part of the Interreg VI A Mecklenburg-Vorpommern / Brandenburg / Polska 2021–2027 cooperation program and will receive EU funding of €2,110,517.39 (80% of the total budget of €2,638,146.76). The partnership includes the district of Märkisch-Oderland as the lead partner (€72,543.32) as well as the Barnim-Oderbruch office (€2,297,186.46) and the municipality of Cedynia (€268,416.98).
Important project activities in the district of Märkisch-Oderland
- Cross-border networking through EuroVelo networking:
The aim is to establish a EuroVelo network that links local authorities, tourism associations, sports and cultural institutions as well as providers of tourism services. The project aims to identify deficits in the cycle route network and develop solutions to further improve the EuroVelo cycle routes and market them better internationally. - Specialist conferences on cross-border tourism and cycling topics:
Three specialist conferences will be held on the development of new transnational tourism products, digital marketing strategies and the identification of infrastructure deficits in the cycle route network. - Expansion of the e-bike charging network:
As part of the project, e-bike charging and service stations will be installed at key cycling points along the new routes. The locations include Bliesdorf, Prötzel, Neulewin (OT Neulietzegöricke and OT Güstebieser Loose) and Neutrebbin.
Investments and cooperation with partners
- Amt Barnim-Oderbruch:
As part of the project, the Amt Barnim-Oderbruch will modernize 9.68 km of tourist cycle path infrastructure, including the section between the Europabrücke Neurüdnitz-Siekierki and the village of Wriezen on the Oderbruchbahn cycle path. - Cedynia municipality:
The municipality of Cedynia is planning to build a cycle path along voivodeship road no. 124, including a lighted island for safe crossing of the road and a cycle track.
Project duration and outlook
The project has a duration of 36 months, starting on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2028. The measures are intended to create the basis for the long-term and sustainable development of cross-border cycling infrastructure and boost both tourism and the local economy.
With this initiative, the district of Märkisch-Oderland is not only strengthening cross-border cooperation, but also actively contributing to the promotion of environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism.