5x the best cycling routes in the Netherlands

There are many cycling routes on Ameland. By cycling, you will get to know the island well. Cycle 37.8 kilometres through rugged dunes, across green meadows and past picturesque villages, and be surprised by everything you encounter along the way. You meander past the lighthouse, pass through the villages of Nes and Hollum and feel the atmosphere of the island. Make a stop at the working flour and mustard mill and discover the craft that is still alive here every day. No bicycle? Rent one at Fietsen op Ameland and go on an adventure right away. Get on your bike and discover Ameland with one of the many cycling routes.

This 46-kilometre cycle route in Drenthe through Dwingelderveld National Park is not a standard tour, but a real voyage of discovery. You pedal across vast heathlands, dive into dark forests and pass fens that show a different face each time. A huge dish appears among the trees: the Dwingeloo Radiotelescope. This structure captures radio signals from space and helps scientists investigate distant stars and planets.

Fancy a stopover? In Ruinen, Restaurant Luning awaits you. Taste the characterful Gulpener special beer, brewed with Limburg barley and pure water from its own springs. This route is well-signposted, but who knows, you might come across something along the way that is not on the map. Explore Drenthe with one of the many cycling routes.

The 69-kilometre cycle route Bossen en Vennen offers a true voyage of discovery through the nature of North Brabant. You start your adventure on the sandy plains of the vast Loonse and Drunense Dunes. Continue cycling through the peaceful forests of Kampina, where the fens emerge like hidden gems among the greenery. Take a breather at Natuurpoort De Drie Linden, or jump straight back on your bike for the next adventure? Pedal on to the Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen, where you cycle under the tall tree crowns. In North Brabant, you'll find plenty of cycling routes. Choose your favourite and go exploring.

Pedal around and feel the fresh Texel sea breeze on your face as you cycle 35 kilometres through green meadows and over winding dykes. All around you, playful lambs jump through the grass, their happy sounds mingling with the rustling of the wind. Watch how they curiously look up at you or run after each other as if they were having a race of their own. At VVV Texel you can hire bikes for this or one of the other cycle routes.

Whether you go with the whole family, with friends or solo on an exploration. This cycle route on Texel has something for everyone. Make a tasty stopover at Catharinahoeve and enjoy a traditional Texel pancake.

This 29.3-kilometre cycling tour through South Limburg takes you past picturesque castles, ferries and water mills. While overlooking the hilly Limburg landscapes. Along the way, you will discover the region's history and the power of water. Did you know that South Limburg has the most water mills in the Netherlands? These historic structures show how water power has been harnessed here for centuries.

Make a stop at Teaching Hotel Château Bethlehem, where hotel school students welcome you with tasty local dishes. Then get back on your bike and explore South Limburg through one of the challenging cycling routes. Ready for adventure?