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 3,750 kilometres, signposted in two directions. Some LF-routes are part of international Eurovelo routes: the EuroVelo 2, 4, 12, 15 and 19.

Routes

National Information

Fietsplatform

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre

Fietsplatform is responsible for the network of Langeafstand Fietsroutes (LF-routes, long-distance routes). Information about all LF-routes can be found on the website hollandcyclingroutes.com.

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LF Kustroute (EuroVelo 12)

The LF Coastal Route (part of EuroVelo 12) is characterized by long stretches of dune, both along the Dutch coast and on the islands of South Holland and Zeeland. Small seaside resorts and historic towns make for enjoyable stops. Along the Wadden Sea coast, the route passes through one of the quietest and most sparsely populated parts of the Netherlands. You'll cycle past several authentic terp villages and towns.

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LF Maasroute (EuroVelo 19)

The Meuse River Route (part of EuroVelo 19) 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

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

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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: Cycle tour map from Cologne to Rotterdam [Kompass Verlag]

German-language cycle tour map from Kompass Verlag, scale 1:50,000. Printed on weatherproof material with city maps, information on places of interest as well as a list of places to stay and tips on places to stop for refreshments.

EuroVelo 15: Guidebook - Rhine Cycle Route [Cicerone]

English-language travel guide with stage-by-stage descriptions of the Rhine Cycle Route from its source in the Swiss Alps to its mouth in the Netherlands. The descriptions are supplemented with maps and practical information, e.g. on accommodation, cycle shops and sights along the route.

EuroVelo 15: Mainz to the North Sea Estuary [Bruckmanns Radführer]

German-language travel guide with spiral binding presenting the Rhine Cycle Route from Mainz to the North Sea. Divided into 15 daily stages, cyclists will find maps of the route, information on the course of the route, as well as many tips on where to stop for refreshments and culture. Numerous town and city maps facilitate orientation.

EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route Flyer

Official flyer of the EuroVelo15 Rhine Cycle Route: overview map with route of the entire Rhine Cycle Route from the source to the mouth. The flyer is available in four languages (English, French, German, Dutch) and can either be downloaded or ordered free of charge by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

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.

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, EuroVelo 15: Overview map of the LF network

Cycling travel atlas in Dutch with the complete LF route network and all cycle nodes in the Netherlands. 22 double-sided pages on waterproof paper (scale 1: 100,000). With useful hints, this book is the perfect support for excursions and cycling trips in the Netherlands.

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

This guide of the International Meuse Cycle Route was published in 2021 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.

The Rhine Cycle Route - from Karlsruhe to the North Sea via Cologne [Guide Ouest-France]

Travel guide book to the Rhine Cycle Route from Karlsruhe to the Dutch North Sea coast. The reader can expect 20 stages with detailed maps at a scale of 1:50,000, information on the cultural and historical sights as well as much more information for planning the trip. Language: French

Tour Packages

Belgium

Netherlands

EuroVelo 12 from Amsterdam to Bruges

Meuse Cycle Route: Maastricht to Sedan

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Services

Fietsers Welkom! (Cyclists welcome!)

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The "Fietsers Welkom!" label is an initiative of Stichting Landelijk Fietsplatform and indicates cycling friendly restaurants, accommodations and campsites. It is renewed every year. The services can be seen on the interactive map together with all LF routes and cycling nodes.

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