The Netherlands

The Netherlands has a reputation of being a great cycling destination. There are even more bicycles than people here! The infrastructure is geared to cyclists: many roads have separate, dedicated cycle lanes for exclusive use by cyclists. Cyclists also have their own crossings and their own traffic lights. Langeafstand Fietsroutes or LF-routes, long-distance routes, constitute a national network of approximately 3,300 kilometres, signposted in two directions. Some LF-routes are part of international Eurovelo routes: the EuroVelo 2, 4, 12 and 15.

National 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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LF Maasroute

The Meuse River Route gives a good overview of the Dutch people's relationship with one of the most important rivers in the south of their country: the Meuse. You cycle from Maastricht, where the river (approximately) enters the country, to Hook of Holland, where it flows into the sea. Then a little inland to Maasstad Rotterdam. The signs show you the way.

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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.

EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route Handbook

From the source to the mouth: 1233 kilometres of cycling fun! You are looking for cyclist-friendly accommodation close to Andermatt? You are interested in seeing Düsseldorf’s sights? You fancy trying Alsatian “Flammkuchen” in Strasbourg or wine in Rhineland Palatinate or perhaps you would like to rent a bike on the Dutch coast? Step by step, or better put stage by stage, you will find all the transnational information as well as helpful tour tips and tricks. You can download the handbook here.

EuroVelo 15: Rhine Cycle Route - part 4 [Bikeline Esterbauer]

This german-language cycling guide describes the section of the EuroVelo cycle route in Germany from Köln and in the Netherlands (450 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 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.

EuroVelo 19: Meuse Cycle Route [Bikeline Esterbauer]

This cycling guide describes the entire EuroVelo 19 (1,070 km). It's the perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service index. 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. Available at local- and online book stores.

Events

EV15
@Germany @Netherlands
Jul 6.
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Jul 6.

2. Raderlebnistag Niederrhein

For the second time, the “ Raderlebnistag Niederrhein” between the Rhine and the Meuse will take place on July 6th, 2025 on the Niederrhein and the neighboring Netherlands. On the first Sunday in July, around 30.000 cyclists take part in this free event for the whole family. The region can be explored on pedals on over 80 circular routes of varying lengths. All information and GPX-tracks for the 2. Raderlebnistag Niederrhein will be available from mid-May 2025. Photo: ©Patrick Gawandtka

Bookable Offers

From:
499€
6
days
Easy

Rhine Route Arnhem - Rotterdam

EV15
@Netherlands

A varied route past historical places, beautiful fortified cities and typical Dutch polder landscapes. The cycling route will take you from Arnhem to historical towns such as Oosterbeek, Wijk bij Duurstede, Buren, Gorinchem and Dordrecht, past typical polder landscapes and ends in Rotterdam. Possible highlights of the tour include the Airborne Museum Hartestein, Doorwerth Castle, Loevestijn Castle, National Park the Biesbosch, the mills of Kinderdijk and the final destination Rotterdam.

From:
599€
8
days
Easy

Along the Meuse, from Maastricht to Sedan

EV19
@Belgium @France @Netherlands

The International Meuse Route is a bicycle route along the meandering River Meuse (or Maas as it is known in Dutch) between Maastricht in the Netherlands and the French town of Sedan which boasts Europe’s largest castle. The route is over 280 km long and incorporates the RAVeL in Belgium and the in France. It is a promise of four days of highly enjoyable cycling through the valley of the River Meuse, past castles, forts and pretty villages, surrounded by breath-taking natural beauty.

From:
785€
8
days
Medium

EuroVelo 12 from Amsterdam to Bruges

EV12
@Belgium @Netherlands

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