Cycling in Amsterdam
1 cycling route from Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, 133 km, 133 km mapped in all, with up to 10 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (0 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 73% paved, 46 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: May to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 133 km
- Biggest day
- 10 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 73% paved
- Bike
- Road bike with sturdy tyres, or gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- May to Sep
- Longest gap
- 58 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 73% paved · 8% gravel or unpaved — 11 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 6% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 46 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 58 km on Amsterdam to Breda.
Cycling guide to Amsterdam
Amsterdam in North Holland offers cycling routes like the 133 km point-to-point ride to Breda, passing through Rotterdam, Barendrecht, Dordwijk, Moerdijk, and Zevenbergen. The route crosses many places and provides 46 km of cycle paths, mixed with main roads totaling 7.6 km without cycle lanes. Riders can experience a mix of urban and semi-rural areas along the way. The ride is mostly on paved roads (73%) with some gravel or unpaved sections (8%). Along the route, there is a railway station at 39 km, facilitating access and return options. Services are spread out, with a longest gap of 57.9 km where there are no shops or cafés nearby. This route is suitable for those exploring the region south of Amsterdam towards Breda with moderate infrastructure support.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
September is recorded with temperatures around 19°C, suitable for cycling.
Terrain
The terrain is flat with a maximum elevation of 8 m and a total elevation gain of just 76 m over 133 km. There are no significant climbs, typical for the Netherlands' landscape.