Cycling in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a leader in the global cycling scene. Known for its cycling infrastructure with bike lanes and signage, the Netherlands is a true cycling paradise for tourists from within and outside the country. The rest of the road traffic in the Netherlands is also accustomed to and adapted to cyclists.

Suitability

Touring bikes, race bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes

Climate

Recommended regions

Wadden area, Limburg, Overijssel (Sallandse Heuvelrug)

Surface area

The Netherlands is flat with only a few places in the country having hilly terrain.

Popular cycling regions are Zuid-Limburg, where at 322m the highest mountain in the country is located, the Vaalserberg. This is also the tripoint with Belgium and Germany.

Other popular destinations are Drenthe, where the terrain is mostly flat, but where the Dwingelderveld, the VAM Berg, and the MTB routes around Norg attract many visitors.

In the Achterhoek too, many kilometers are covered on the slightly sloping landscape.

In addition, many race cyclists will want to conquer the Amerang Berg, on the Utrecht Heuvelrug. In this area, there are a number of shorter hills that will evoke that foreign feeling.

Will Vlagheideberg become the newest cycling destination in Brabant?

Spring in The Achterhoek: Coulisselandschap as a Playground for Your First Long Drives

Route From Luxembourg To Lyon Wins Bike Route Of The Year 2026, Achterhoek Wins Just Behind The Prize

Gravel ride over the Kroondomein Loo – always something special

Landal De Vers: your base for gravel in North Brabant and North Limburg

Five former airports where you can cycle

Tips for traveling

Discover our handy tips for an effortless bike tour.

Events in The Netherlands

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Regions

Choose your region

DrentheHeide, hunebeds, three national parks and the VAM mountain: the gravel province of the north.View →FlevolandStraight embankments, young forests and plenty of space: ideal for cruising at a leisurely pace.View →FrieslandThe Elfstedentour, the cliffs of Gaasterland and four Wadden Islands to sail to.View →GelderlandThe Veluwe, the Zevenheuvelenweg and the Achterhoek: the most versatile cycling province.1 area · View →GroningenWierdendorpen, endless skies and the Waddendijk: headwinds are part of the experience.View →LimburgThe only real hills in the Netherlands, plus the Maas, the Meinweg and the Maasduinen.1 area · View →North BrabantKempische heide, the Loonse and Drunense Dunes and the Biesbosch, with a Burgundian terrace afterwards.View →North HollandSand dunes, the climbing dunes of Schoorl, Waterland and Texel: sea and polder in one day.View →OverijsselClimbs on the Sallandse Heuvelrug, gravel through Twente and the Vechtdal.View →UtrechtHoge Veluwe, rivers and lakes, and everywhere within an hour by train.1 area · View →ZeelandDelta works, dunes and dykes, with mussels and oysters at the end of the day.View →South HollandThe dunes by the sea, the Green Heart and the windmills of Kinderdijk, all within easy reach.View →

Stories

Driven in The Netherlands

19 October 20267 major events over the next two weeks: from Friesland to the Peak District29 September 20267 gravel routes for the autumn holidays in the Netherlands16 July 2026Luxurious gravel in the Achterhoek at Landal de Weelderik30 June 2026Will Vlagheideberg become the newest cycling destination in Brabant?17 February 2026Spring in The Achterhoek: Coulisselandschap as a Playground for Your First Long Drives14 February 2026Route From Luxembourg To Lyon Wins Bike Route Of The Year 2026, Achterhoek Wins Just Behind The Prize

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How do you get there?

• By train: Convenient stations: You can get everywhere by train; you can also ride a bike on the train outside rush hour.