Gelderland · Netherlands
167 km 3h 11m 925 m
Motorcycle routes through the Netherlands with free GPX
Overijssel · Netherlands
Medium 155 km 2h 52m 262 m
Limburg · Netherlands
High 127 km 2h 40m 1,611 m
Limburg · Netherlands
High 504 km 7h 1,456 m
Antwerp · Belgium
Medium 186 km 2h 55m 272 m
East Flanders · Belgium
Medium 181 km 2h 50m 42 m
East Flanders · Belgium
Medium 142 km 3h 118 m
Overijssel · Netherlands
Medium 179 km 2h 50m 370 m
Zeeland · Netherlands
Medium 151 km 2h 25m 102 m
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The Netherlands rides differently from its neighbours. There are hardly any mountains, but there are winding dike roads along the water, the rolling hills of South Limburg and long quiet roads through heath and woodland. Pick the kind of ride that fits your day.
Below are routes that start in the Netherlands or ride a good stretch through it. Check them on the map and download the GPX free for your sat-nav.
South Limburg: the only real hills
South Limburg is where the Netherlands gets its elevation. Roads climb and drop through the Heuvelland and the Geul valley, past half-timbered villages and sunken lanes, up to the Vaalserberg at the three-country point. The distances are short, the curves many, and Belgium and Germany are never far away.
Photo: holadeejay, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Zeeland: dikes, water and wind
In Zeeland you ride along dikes, over dams and past the Delta Works, with water on both sides. The roads are flat but rarely straight for long. Wind is the factor to plan for: on the open dams it can push you around more than you expect.
Brabant and Overijssel: quiet roads inland
Inland, the riding is about calm roads through woods, heath and river valleys, like the Vecht valley around Ommen. It suits relaxed touring, a classic bike or a ride with a passenger who likes to look around.
Photo: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Watch the speed limits and the cyclists
Many rural roads in the Netherlands have a limit of 60 km/h, and cyclists are everywhere, often on the same road or on a path right beside it. Check the signs, keep an eye out at junctions and expect farm traffic on narrow dike roads.
Rather draw your own route?
Plan your own ride through the region with the free route planner. Click along the roads you want to ride, then export the GPX for your sat-nav with a free account.
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Routes are shared by riders themselves. Always ride carefully, follow the highway code and local rules. You ride at your own risk.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find curves in the Netherlands?
South Limburg offers the most elevation and curvy roads. Elsewhere, dike roads along rivers and the sea wind with the water.
Is riding in the Netherlands too flat to be fun?
Not if you pick the right route. Dike roads, water views and quiet country roads make for relaxed riding, and South Limburg adds real hills.
Can I combine the Netherlands with Belgium or Germany?
Yes. Several routes cross the border, for example from Zeeland into Flanders or from Limburg towards the Ardennes and the Eifel.
Can I download Dutch routes for free?
Yes. Public routes on Motarva download free of charge, with a free account.
Take your routes with you
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