The Best Cycling Routes in Amsterdam
Discover the best cycling routes in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Our curated collection includes 10 handpicked routes, from shorter coffee rides to challenging all-day rides. The region offers flat terrain, perfect for endurance rides, speed training, and cyclists of all abilities. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended cafés stops along the way.
Little 'hills' of North Holland
Head west out of Amsterdam and you’ll start to hit some little hills. It kicks off in Spaarnwoude, then takes you through the dunes before looping back toward the city.
You can ride each climb a few times if you’re looking to put in some training, or just stick to the route and enjoy the flow.
Old Dutch
Ride southeast from Amsterdam and you’ll come across canal roads built to drain the old Dutch polders. What’s left behind are winding routes and picture-perfect views that really capture that classic Dutch feel.
Het Kopje
For this short ride, head west out of Amsterdam to take on Het Kopje. You can keep it chill and ride it once, or turn it into a solid training session and hit het Kopje a few times.
Ringvaart
The Ringvaart loop is a go-to route for many riders heading out from Amsterdam, right up there with the Rondehoep. It’s simple to follow, has very few traffic lights, and keeps you moving. Just be ready for some wind, it’s pretty open out there.
The loop follows the Ringvaart canal, which circles the Haarlemmermeer polder. This canal was built to drain water from the polder, and its name literally means “ring canal.”
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Little 'hills' of North Holland
Head west out of Amsterdam and you’ll start to hit some little hills. It kicks off in Spaarnwoude, then takes you through the dunes before looping back toward the city.
You can ride each climb a few times if you’re looking to put in some training, or just stick to the route and enjoy the flow.
Old Dutch
Ride southeast from Amsterdam and you’ll come across canal roads built to drain the old Dutch polders. What’s left behind are winding routes and picture-perfect views that really capture that classic Dutch feel.
Het Kopje
For this short ride, head west out of Amsterdam to take on Het Kopje. You can keep it chill and ride it once, or turn it into a solid training session and hit het Kopje a few times.
Ringvaart
The Ringvaart loop is a go-to route for many riders heading out from Amsterdam, right up there with the Rondehoep. It’s simple to follow, has very few traffic lights, and keeps you moving. Just be ready for some wind, it’s pretty open out there.
The loop follows the Ringvaart canal, which circles the Haarlemmermeer polder. This canal was built to drain water from the polder, and its name literally means “ring canal.”
