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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.

Routes

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

Base map of the LF routes

A cycle atlas for a (multi-day) cycle trip in the Netherlands. All LF routes and all cycle junctions are mapped out on a set of waterproof unbound maps (scale 1:100,000). Cycle-friendly accommodation providers are also included. Armed with this map, all you have to do is follow the LF signs. All the way, the Rhine Cycle Route can be recognised by the blue strip with the name ‘Rijnfietsroute’ at the bottom of the LF signs.

bikeline North Sea Cycle Route - Part 1: Netherlands, From Rotterdam to Leer

Esterbaueur guide for the part of the North Sea Cycle Route in the Netherlands. 160 pages, scale of 1:50000.

Bikeline Radtourenbuch: Rhein-Radweg Teil 3 - Von Mainz nach Rotterdam. [Esterbauer]

Scale of 1:75,000, precise maps, exact description of routes, numerous site- and city maps, advice to the cultural and touristic offer of the region and comprehensive index of accommodations. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores.

Bruckmanns Radführer Rhein-Radweg (Die schönsten Radtouren)

Individual, detailed map to every stage of the tour with exact course of routes on a scale of 1:75,000. Important information to course of paths, geographical and cultural peculiarities, as well as many overnight accommodations. Numerous site- and city maps simplify the orientation, spiral-bound. Language: German. Available at local- and online book stores

Cycle guide LF Kustroute

This cycling guide describes a 610 km long route from the border with Belgium at Cadzand-Bad until Bad Nieuweschans. It contains double-sided maps and a compact guide with inspiration, sights and information about the LF Kustroute.

EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route Flyer (2021)

Official EuroVelo flyer with route description and map in multiple languages (English, French, Dutch and German). To request a free printed copy of the older flyer, please send an email to info‎@‎romantischer-rhein.de

EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route Handbook

From the source to the mouth: 1233 kilometres of cycling fun with a river view. 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.

EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route Flyer (2021)

Official EuroVelo flyer with route description and map in multiple languages (English, French, Dutch and German)

EuroVelo 2: Guide of Europa-Radweg R1 [Bikeline Esterbauer]

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This cycling guide describes the sections of EuroVelo 2 in the Netherlands from Arnhem and in Germany (1,098 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.

Guidebook Rhine Cycle Route [Cicerone]

The guidebook contains stage-by-stage instructions to the full route from the river's source in the Swiss Alps to the mouth in the Netherlands. There are clear map extracts and detailed route descriptions, to direct the cyclist along the entire route. Also included is practical information about accommodation options, amenities and services along the route, plus details of historical and cultural points of interest.

Guide on 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.

Guide on EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route in Dutch [Benjaminse]

This guide of the International Meuse Cycle Route was published in 2018 and provides information on the route from Maastricht to Langres via Saone and Moselle, and further down to Nancy/Metz.

LF-Maasroute

This guide provides a good insight into our relationship with one of the most important rivers in the south of the Netherlands: the Meuse. You cycle from Maastricht, where the river (approximately) enters the country, to Hook of Holland, where it flows into the sea. End point of the route is Rotterdam.

Maas Fietsroute

Meuse Cycle Route - 500km of cycling along the Maas. Including the LF3 Maasroute (195km) Eijsden-Mook. Those who have cycled along the Meuse want to return every year, because the route is so beautiful, so quiet, so scenic.

Ouest-France Guide: La Véloroute du Rhin - de Karlsruhe à la mer du Nord via Cologne

From romantic Germany to the windmills and wild beaches of the Netherlands, a beautiful river journey with many Unesco sites. 26 routes for the whole family on good cycling facilities. 799 km of itinerary - 20 stages between 20 and 68km - 6 escapades from 25 to 54km - 38 detailed maps at 1:50,000 scale - Cultural and historical information on the heritage - An address list - Directions for following the route - Visits, detours and variations - practical information (in French)

Bookable Offers

From:
780€

7
days

Easy

Cycling packages along EuroVelo 19 in the Netherlands

EV19

@Netherlands

It takes very little time to book a cycling holiday. That is, if you can decide on what you want from the huge selection of cycling packages on offer. And then, the real fun begins: after a delicious breakfast, you head out on your bike, follow a plotted route and at the end of a great day of cycling, park your bike once more at your hospitable accommodation.

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:
755€

8
days

Medium

EuroVelo 12 from Amsterdam to Bruges

EV12

@Belgium @Netherlands

A fantastic journey that lead 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, Dodrecht, Wilemstad, Zierikzee, Middelburg, Vlissingen, Sluis, Damme… Your destination : Bruges, the "Pearl of Flanders" where you will visit the medieval city center! The route is also possible in the opposite direction, from Bruges to Amsterdam.