Storybiking
Discover how the landscape was formed, dive into authentic folk tales, and learn about the cultural history that has shaped these places and given them their identity.
Let the land whisper its history as you ride
Cycling is more than just a physical activity; it’s a way to connect with your surroundings, discover new places, and immerse yourself in the rich stories that live all around us.
As you ride along winding paths and through impressive landscapes, we bring to life the stories of the places you visit. From local legends and cultural history to inspiring tales about the formation of the landscape, every bike ride is an opportunity to learn, discover, and spark your imagination.
With carefully chosen sound effects that bring the scenes to life and soothing music in the background, all you need to do is turn on the subtitles in the YouTube video to follow the story. The combination of visuals and sound creates an immersive experience, while the subtitles guide you effortlessly through the narrative.
Central Flevopolder and Lelystad Nature Park
In the heart of the Netherlands lies a landscape that, less than a century ago, was entirely underwater. The Flevopolder is the youngest part of the country, reclaimed through one of the most impressive feats of hydraulic engineering ever accomplished: the Zuiderzee Works. Cycling along an ecological corridor and through a wildlife park with roaming animals, you’ll see how technology, nature, and human vision come together in harmony.
Cycle through past and present
Gooi and Vecht Region
The Gooi and Vecht region weaves a rare tapestry of nature, history, and heritage. Along this 50-kilometer cycling route, you’ll encounter the New Dutch Waterline, idyllic country estates, and landscapes shaped by centuries of peat extraction. It is a place where fortresses, flourishing towns, and the rhythms of nature have long intertwined, a landscape forged by conflict, growth, and the quiet persistence of the wild.
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Gaasterland and Frisian Lakes Region
Gaasterland, nestled in the southwest of Friesland, stands as a striking exception in the flat tapestry of the Dutch landscape. Here, gentle hills rise, steep cliffs guard the shore, vast forests stretch out, and age-old estates whisper stories of the past. This rare beauty was born from a timeless interplay of geological forces, the rhythm of water, and the quiet touch of human hands.
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South Twente and Berkelland
The cycling route through South Twente and Berkelland offers a fascinating journey along prehistoric peat paths, Roman farmsteads, medieval land cooperatives, and innovative water-based agriculture. This region in the east of the Netherlands is steeped in history, scenic richness, and human ingenuity.
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Land of Maas and Waal
The Land of Maas and Waal, situated between two mighty rivers in Gelderland, is a region shaped by centuries of water management, social decline, and popular resistance. This roughly 55-kilometer cycling route takes you past dikes, farmyards, ruined settlements, and echoes of the notorious Swartmaakers gang.
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Maashorst and Hidden Raam Valley
The Maashorst, nestled in North Brabant, together with the Hidden Raam Valley, forms one of the most captivating landscapes in the Netherlands. This ancient land cradles millions of years of geological history, rare natural wonders, remarkable archaeological discoveries, and a vibrant ecosystem where primeval creatures have found their way home once more.
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National Landscape Noardlike Fryske Wâlden
The National Landscape Noardlike Fryske Wâlden, tucked away in the northeast of Friesland, is a rare gem of small-scale landscape design. Spanning over 25,000 hectares, it offers a unique glimpse into a world where people and nature have shaped the land in quiet harmony, through hedgerows and alder lanes, mirrored ponds and ancient pingos, and meadows blooming with wildflowers.
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Kromme Rijn Region and Schalkwijk Island
The Kromme Rijn region and the Island of Schalkwijk together form a landscape where the traces of Romans, Vikings, farmers, knights, and water engineers still linger. Along this 51-kilometer cycling route, you journey through a land that has held strategic, economic, and agricultural significance for two thousand years. A place where past and present continuously shape one another in quiet conversation.
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National Park De Meinweg
National Park De Meinweg, located to the east of Roermond, is an exceptional geological and ecological treasure in the Netherlands. After centuries of cultivation and industrialization, De Meinweg was designated a National Park in 1995. The 55-kilometer cycling route through the park introduces visitors to a landscape shaped by landslides, human influence, and the resilience of nature.
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Holtingerveld and Colonies of Benevolence
From ancient dolmens to daring social dreams and the silent scars of war. The 53-kilometre cycling route through the Holtingerveld and the Colonies of Benevolence carries you across a landscape where history lingers in every breeze. Here, buried relics, wartime echoes, and utopian hopes intertwine, inviting you on a moving journey through time, memory, and the enduring beauty of nature.
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Barony of Breda and Chaam Forests
The Barony of Breda, nestled in West Brabant along the Belgian border, is a land rich in cultural history, natural beauty, and captivating tales. This 55-kilometer cycling route guides you through ancient forests, noble estates, smuggling trails, moorland pools, and historic villages like Gilze. A journey through this landscape reveals the lingering traces of kings, farmers, soldiers and smugglers.
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Land of Leeghwater and UNESCO World Heritage Beemster
The 53-kilometre cycling route through the Land of Leeghwater and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Beemster leads you along one of the greatest feats of hydraulic engineering in Dutch history. This landscape stands as a powerful symbol of the centuries-long battle against the water, and of the ingenious spirit with which the Netherlands has reshaped the very face of its land.
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Wadden Island Terschelling
Terschelling, one of the windswept Wadden Islands, is today a beloved haven for nature lovers. The 45-kilometre cycling route across the island winds through whispering dunes, ancient woods, tidal marshes, and timeworn villages. From early settlements to clever forest cultivation, and the serendipitous rise of the cranberry. The island is a living testament to nature’s resilience and human ingenuity.
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Southwest Salland and IJssel Valley
The 51-kilometre cycling route through Southwest Salland and the IJssel Valley winds through a landscape with contrast, featuring estates, ancient river arms, nature reserves, monasteries, and echoes of international history. Nestled between the IJssel River and the National Park Sallandse Heuvelrug, this region offers a captivating glimpse into centuries of human and natural intervention, where past and present intertwine in a tapestry of time.
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National Landscape Middag-Humsterland
Middag-Humsterland, located to the northwest of the city of Groningen, is the oldest still-recognizable cultural landscape in the Netherlands. This region sets the stage for a 46-kilometre cycling route that winds through centuries of history, water management, religious influence, and social structures. Cyclists here literally ride through the layers of time and culture, each turn revealing a new chapter of the past.
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Campine and Eight Beatitudes
The Campine and the Eight Beatitudes represent a land where nature, myth, and struggle intertwine. From the mythical goats of the Buckriders to a European center of falconry, and the historical consequences of political battles, this 50-kilometre cycling route takes you on a journey through the soul of a region that has long been the stage for extraordinary tales, humble lives, and profound change.
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Liemers and Gelderland Island
The regions of Liemers and Gelderland Island weave together natural beauty and a rich, storied past. This 50-kilometre cycling route guides you through a picturesque landscape where every bend in the road reveals deeper layers of Dutch history. From Roman forts and medieval watchposts to smuggling sagas and royal invasions, this frontier tells a gripping story of transformation, resilience, and historical drama.
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Hollands Kroon and Wieringen
The cycling route through Hollands Kroon and the former island of Wieringen winds through a landscape with deep historical roots. From Ice Age hills and Viking tales to model polders and the art of dike building, this route connects nature, archaeology, water management, and history. Hollands Kroon and Wieringen together form a unique region where you literally and figuratively cycle through time.
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