{"id":27724,"date":"2026-09-25T10:33:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T10:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nieuw.cyclingdestination.cc\/?post_type=bestemming&#038;p=27724"},"modified":"2026-09-25T10:33:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T10:33:50","slug":"netherlands","status":"publish","type":"bestemming","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/bestemmingen\/nederland","title":{"rendered":"Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suitability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Touring bikes, race bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Climate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended regions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wadden area, Limburg, Overijssel (Sallandse Heuvelrug)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surface area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Netherlands is flat with only a few places in the country having hilly terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Achterhoek too, many kilometers are covered on the slightly sloping landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Vlagheideberg become the newest cycling destination in Brabant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring in The Achterhoek: Coulisselandschap as a Playground for Your First Long Drives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Route From Luxembourg To Lyon Wins Bike Route Of The Year 2026, Achterhoek Wins Just Behind The Prize<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gravel ride over the Kroondomein Loo \u2013 always something special<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Landal De Vers: your base for gravel in North Brabant and North Limburg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Five former airports where you can cycle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for traveling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover our handy tips for an effortless bike tour.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Netherlands is a leader in the global cycling scene. 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