EuroVelo 12 North Sea Cycle Route

The Netherlands

In the Netherlands the North Sea Cycle Route follows LF Kustroute (Coastal Route) between the Belgian en German border. The northern part of EuroVelo 12 displays panoramic polders, large farms with flocks of sheep and charming villages. It includes some sections through protected areas with impressive sand dunes where no motorised traffic is allowed. Further to the south the route crosses a series of islands that have been connected to each other by dams in the second part of the 20th century.

The route is signed in two directions.

Countries

Legend

Development status
  • Certified Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard. It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
  • Developed with EuroVelo signs Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
  • Developed Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle network). There must also be a website providing information to users. Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
  • Under development Route containing sections that require further development (e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Planning Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
  • Public transport link

Markers

  • Natural Heritage
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Culinary Delights
  • Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
  • Other Point of Interest
  • Bus station
  • Train station
  • Mobility info center

National & Regional Information

Landelijk Fietsplatform

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

Landelijk Fietsplatform is responsible for the network of Langeafstand Fietsroutes (National Bicycle Routes). Information about all LF-routes can be found on the website hollandcyclingroutes.com.

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Maps & Guides

EuroVelo 12: North Sea Cycle Route - Part 1 [Bikeline Esterbauer]

This cycling guide describes EuroVelo 12 in the Netherlands up to Rotterdam (527 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:50,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.

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A fantastic journey that leads you to the Netherlands and Belgium through very lovely villages along the canals. In 8 days, you will discover emblematic places starting with Amsterdam, then heading south to Gouda, Dordrecht, Wilemstad, Zierikzee, Middelburg, Vlissingen, Sluis, Damme… Your destination: Bruges, the "Pearl of Flanders" where you will visit the medieval city centre! The route is also available in the opposite direction, from Bruges to Amsterdam. Grand Angle