Cycling in the Netherlands

3 curated Cycling spots in the Netherlands, each with its own note and source.

Texel

Nordholland · Best time: Apr–Oct · Beginner

Around 140 km of cycle path cover the island, linked by a junction-point network; the marked North and West loops are 36 km each, the South loop 42.6 km, connecting the east and west coasts via several bird reserves. Rentals including e-bikes are in almost every village and at the 't Horntje ferry terminal.

Sources: Nationaal Park Duinen van Texel, dailydose.de Windsurf Spotguide, surfspot.de

Valkenburg / Zuid-Limburg

Limburg · Best time: Apr–Oct · All levels

Road-bike terrain built on short, steep ramps: the Cauberg is just under a kilometre at 6.5% average and 51 metres of gain, the Keutenberg kicks up to 22%. Amstel Gold Races and World Championships have been decided on the Cauberg; the town has bike rental and hotels with workshop and wash-down facilities.

Sources: Visit Zuid-Limburg (regionale Tourismusorganisation), Visit Zuid-Limburg (regionale Tourismusorganisation), Visit Zuid-Limburg, Visit Zuid-Limburg

Veluwe / Hoge Veluwe

Gelderland · Best time: Apr–Oct · Beginner

De Hoge Veluwe National Park keeps around 1,800 free white bicycles at the Hoenderloo, Otterlo and Schaarsbergen entrances and at the Kröller-Müller Museum. The path network inside the park covers 40 km; tandems, e-bikes and cargo bikes are available as paid rentals.

Sources: Nationale Parken Nederland, Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe, NBTC Holland Marketing

Without a dedicated Cycling note yet, listed on the country page: Utrecht / Lek-Kanal.

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