Cycling in Oostvaardersplassen - Dutch cycle routes

Enjoy cycling around the vast and rugged nature of the Oostvaardersplassen with beautiful views over the impressive landscape with open water, grasslands and forests. This route also takes you through the natural and recreational area of the Ooievaarplas/Reigerplas and through young deciduous forest areas like Hollandse Hout en Praambos near Lelystad and Oostvaardersbos and Kotterbos just east of Almere.

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Bike junctions

Start and finish near junction 20 at the Knardijk in Lelystad, the total distance of the route is approx. 51 km. However, this bicycle route is a round trip, so that offers you the ability to start at any desired junction.

More information about bike junctions and how to plan your cycle route

20 - 8 - 91 - 92 - 27 - 23 - 24 - 67 - 97 - 93 - 6 - 5 - 45 - 8 - 6 - 20

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