The Most Beautiful Cycling Routes Through Dutch Nature

The Netherlands is home to a surprising variety of landscapes. Cycle through the rolling countryside of Northeast Twente, across the peaceful heathlands of the Veluwe, past the wide open peat meadows of the Green Heart, the lakes and historic terp villages of Friesland, and the floodplains and old river channels that shape the country's great rivers. Every region has its own distinctive character.

At Fietsroutes in beeld, these landscapes take centre stage. Every cycling route introduces you to the area's unique character, the nature you'll encounter along the way, and the villages, country estates and places of interest you'll pass. That means you'll set off well prepared and experience far more than simply following the next junction number.

What You'll Discover on Every Route

• The landscapes you'll cycle through.

• The nature, scenery and panoramic views you'll encounter along the way.

• The villages, country estates and attractions that are worth visiting.

Every ride becomes a journey of discovery through the diverse landscapes of the Netherlands.

Looking for a relaxing escape but can't get outdoors? With the virtual cycling videos from Fietsroutes in beeld, you can explore the Netherlands by bike without leaving home.

Choose from more than 130 free YouTube videos featuring real Dutch cycling routes. Ride at your own pace through forests, heathlands, lakes, rivers, picturesque villages and historic towns. Play a video on your TV, laptop or tablet, hop on your indoor bike or cross trainer, and experience each route as if you were cycling through the landscape yourself.

Why Choose Virtual Cycling?

• Relax after a busy day.

• Stay active when you can't get outside.

• Explore a region before cycling it in real life.

• Enjoy a peaceful ride through the Dutch countryside from the comfort of your home.

• Discover the Netherlands without leaving the house.

The routes on Fietsroutes in beeldare much more than lines on a map. Every route takes you through a distinctive Dutch landscape or nature reserve, whether it's a national landscape, a historic rural landscape with hedgerows and ancient fields, a river valley with floodplains, forests and heathlands, or a polder with its straight drainage channels, open fields and wide skies.

Choose the landscape that appeals to you and discover the cycling routes that bring it to life. Whether you want to ride through forests, heathlands, polders, river valleys or national landscapes, you'll easily find a route that matches your favourite scenery.

Every route has its own story. Discover ancient trade routes, monasteries and churches, peat cutting and land reclamation, historic defence lines, country estates and traditional farms. Each cycling story reveals the history, heritage and unique character of the region you're exploring.

Learn where ships once sailed, how villages came into being, why a dike was built in a particular place, and the legends connected to a hill, peat lake or heathland.

These stories help you see the landscape from a new perspective, whether you're cycling outdoors or enjoying the route virtually from home.

Explore All Cycling Routes on the Map

Use the interactive map to explore all cycling routes from Fietsroutes in beeld, including both outdoor cycling routes and virtual rides. View every route on a single map or filter them by province to quickly find the route that suits you best.