General Discussion / Re: extremely new to cycle touring
« on: October 02, 2022, 02:23:10 pm »Accomodation: Hostels are relatively cheap but will vary in quality, you will need a membership card for the International Hostel organisation for many, your own national organisation card will do for that and it's not expensive. Some campsites may require a Camping Carnet but will accept a hostel card or membership card or your national cycling organisation. I will say I've only been asked a very few times. In France the Camping Municipal sites, run by the local town are cheaper than privately run sites and provide all the basic facilities.
Where to go: Germany has a huge network of cycle routes, both long distance and local with, generally. an excellent supporting infrastructure, have a look at https://www.adfc.de/ this is their national cycling organisation and has loads of routes. France is also developing an similar network and the Belgian Ravel network is outstanding. The Netherlands isn't as scenic but their cycle network has to be experienced although is is more utilitarian than touristic.
If you have a month you could start in Amsterdam (major airport), work your way from there up the Rhine and peel off onto the Mosel (which is one of the most enjoyable and scenic routes) then head north through Prum, into the Ardennes then pick up the Meuse cycle route into France then head north into the Aube region before finishing off back in Amsterdam. Just a suggestion

Your LHT is perfect of the job.
My top tip would be to contact National and regional tourist offices well in advance, most will send you relevant information or point you to the right place on their web sites.
Enjoy!