Road · Netherlands
Cycling in Rotterdam
Cycling from Rotterdam heads east on a flat 78 km route with mostly paved surfaces passing many towns and cycling paths.
Riding in Rotterdam in numbers
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- 78 km
- 78 km
- 0 m
- Surface
- 85% paved · 2% gravel or unpaved
- Roads
- 6% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 34 km on cycle paths or lanes
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
The ride in Rotterdam
Cycling guide to Rotterdam
Rotterdam offers a primarily eastbound route to Wijk bij Duurstede over 77.7 km. The ride passes through multiple towns including Feijenoord, Kinderdijk, Lekkerkerk, Schoonhoven, and Houten before reaching the destination. The route is mostly paved with 85% paved roads and 2% gravel or unpaved sections. Cyclists can use 34.1 km of dedicated cycle paths, and only 4.7 km are on main roads without cycle lanes. Services and facilities are fairly accessible with the longest stretch without any for 7.8 km. A railway station is near the route at 47 km, near Lopikerkapel.
- The route is flat, with a highest elevation of 7 m above sea level, and no notable climbs. The terrain is mostly smooth with minimal gradients, suited for steady riding.
