Cycling in the Netherlands
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There may be hardly any other region where cycling enthusiasts feel as comfortable as in the Netherlands. Altogether there are over 30,000 km of cycle paths, which are well signposted throughout the country. The pleasant mild climate, the mostly flat landscape and the excellent infrastructure contribute to the cycling experience. With the bicycle hub system, you can easily plan your day trips, while the nationwide cycle routes (LF routes) are best suited for multi-day bike trips. Have fun discovering!
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The 10 Most Beautiful cycle routes in the Netherlands
Bicycle Touring
· Bodensee-Rheintal
Rhine Cycle Route (D-Route 8)
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Difficulty
easy
1,068.1 km
73:00 h
570 m
956 m
The Rhine Cycle Route, or D-Route 8, runs along the Rhine on German territory from Lake Constance to the Dutch border.
Bike Riding
· Selfkant
A short cycle tour through the western tip communities
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Difficulty
easy
23.4 km
2:15 h
30 m
30 m
The pleasant cycle tour through the communities of Selfkant, Waldfeucht and Gangelt in the western tip of Germany is the perfect opportunity to explore the idyllic villages.
Bike Riding
· Eifel
Halden Route - Along the coal tips into the Worm Valley
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
31.2 km
2:00 h
190 m
189 m
A few decades ago, mining shaped the border triangle of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands and its relics are still visible in many places. Besides floodplains and dumps, industrial monuments and mining settlements bear witness to the history of the region.
Bike Riding
· Eifel
At Wurm and Broichbach
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
29.4 km
2:30 h
239 m
239 m
Explore the varied forest, field and meadow landscape along the Wurm, the Übach and the Broichbach. In addition to numerous castles and palaces, the route also passes industrial-cultural witnesses.
Bike Riding
· Niederrhein
Heidnaturpark-Route (Gangelt)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
39.3 km
2:30 h
116 m
116 m
Die weiten Heideflächen und Flachmoore von Teverner und Brunsumer Heide prägen das Landschaftsbild auf dieser facettenreichen Tour.
Bike Riding
· Limburg
Hill Cycle Route Parkstad Limburg
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
27.8 km
2:02 h
226 m
227 m
This Parkstad Limburg Hill Route starts from TerWorm Castle estate, where low-lying marshes alternate with elevated fields and deciduous forests. In the southern part of this cycle route you cross the route of the Million Dollar rail line where the nostalgic steam train makes for a beautiful picture.
Bike Riding
· Limburg
Three Border Route Vaals
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
38.3 km
2:52 h
386 m
386 m
Experience how great cycling can be in South Limburg. On this cross-border cycle route you get the best of three countries!
Bike Riding
Auf den Spuren der Bockreiter
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
32.2 km
2:15 h
114 m
114 m
Hautnah auf den Spuren der Bockreiter unterwegs! Diese circa 30 Kilometer lange Route führt Sie entlang der Geschichte der Bockreiter. Neben bekannten, touristischen Highlights gilt es auf dieser Route die Machenschaften der sagenumwobenen Bockreiter nachzuvollziehen. Radeln Sie entlang geheimnisvoller Standorte und entdecken Sie die Region aus einer neuen Perspektive.
Bike Riding
· Niederrhein
Rund "Lauf" Niederkrüchten (Rad- & Wanderweg um Niederkrüchten)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
54.4 km
13:15 h
159 m
115 m
Entdecken Sie die natürlichen Highlights Niederkrüchtens. Eine abwechslungsreiche Landschaft mit Mooren, Brüchen, Seen und Wäldern.
Bike Riding
RurUfer-Radweg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-stage route
167.3 km
12:00 h
519 m
1,212 m
Drei Länder – ein Fluss: Beim Radwandern auf dem RurUfer-Radweg zwischen der Quelle im Hohen Venn bei Botrange (Belgien) und der Mündung in die Maas bei Roermond (Niederlande) ist die Rur ihr ständiger Weggefährte.
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Martin's Fietsentour Twente-Natur-Route by M
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Scholtenhaer Rhododendron Park
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Gelände des Aeroport Twente
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Pättken bei Kloster Bardel
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Bakhuizen via Stavoren_ Hindelopen by Mary
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Martins Fietsentour: Nordhorn - Springendal - Ootmarsum - Nordhorn by Rainer
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