Cycling in Rotterdam
1 cycling route from Rotterdam, Netherlands, 78 km, 78 km mapped in all. Mostly flat riding (0 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 85% paved, 34 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: May to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 78 km
- Biggest day
- —
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 85% paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- May to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- 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.
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.
More on terrain
Terrain
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.