Cycling in Zandvoort
Whether you’re a recreational or more sporty cyclist, there’s great cycling around Zandvoort. We have collected the best routes and best tips for you.
The perfect base of operations
The nature surrounding the coastal town is a perfect getaway for a bike ride in the dunes. Up hill, down hill. Rolling landscapes, breathtaking views and working on your fitness unnoticed. The most beautiful cycling trips in our otherwise flat Netherlands are on the coast. Discover the gigantic dune area and the beautiful cycle paths in and around Zandvoort.
Bicycle routes up to 20km
Bicycle routes 20 to 30km
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Natuurlijk Zandvoort
With this route you cycle along the many faces that the area around Zandvoort has to offer. From Zandvoort you cycle along the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen through Bentveld and Heemstede to Haarlem. For the return journey you cycle over the Visserspad and Duinpieperpad.
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Ronde Zandvoort – Haarlem
With this route you make a small excursion outside Zandvoort. Through the dunes you cycle to Haarlem where you can enjoy the city life. There are enough places here to recharge or explore the city in between. Via the other side you cycle back to Zandvoort.
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Rondom het Kraansvlak
This route takes you through the beautiful nature around Zandvoort. In Zandvoort you drive via Bentveld into the dunes towards the forests of Koningshof and Elswout. Along the Zeeweg you drive towards Bloemendaal aan Zee. Via the Duinpieperpad you drive through the dunes back to Zandvoort.
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De Stinkende Emmer fietsroute
Zandvoort is originally a fishing village. Where the men got the fish from the sea, the women (mostly) walked to Haarlem with a heavy basket full of fish. Here they traded them in the fish halls. With the Stinkende Emmer route you follow in the footsteps of these fishmongers.
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Landgoederen NPZK Zuid
Cycling through the dunes of National Park Zuid-Kennemerland. An undulating landscape with lakes, valleys, forest and beach and sea. You will pass the estates Koningshof and Elswout. And in between you can take a refreshing dip in 't Wed or have a drink at Duincafé De Kennemerduinen.
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Ronde van Zandvoort
Cycling along the coast, through varied dune landscapes and past impressive villas. Look around you during your trip through the NPZK. This area is home to many Konik horses, Scottish Highlanders, foxes and deer. A small moment of happiness during the trip.
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Bicycle routes 30 to 40km
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De Bloembollenroute
The flower bulb route is a versatile route where you see many different landscapes. Along the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen you cycle along the coast towards Noordwijk. Once you arrive in Noordwijk you can enjoy the beautifully colored bulb fields.
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De Fijnproever Tour
This route offers you the peace of nature on the one hand and the coziness of the surrounding villages on the other. A good balance because you end the route with a nice piece through the dunes. Along the way you will come across enough nice places for a cup of coffee, a good lunch or a drink.
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Bicycle routes over 40km
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De Jagersroute
This route takes you through a large piece of nature with a small excursion to the big city of Haarlem. Here you have the opportunity to catch your breath during a cup of coffee or lunch and then end your route through another piece of dunes.
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Naar Amsterdam en terug
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De Duinronde
This route takes you through the various dune areas around Zandvoort. From IJmuiden to Noordwijk. Every spot is different and has its own beauty. Along the route you can spot different types of animals so pay close attention. Maybe you will see a deer or a Scottish Highlander!
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Rondje Haarlem
During this route you will cycle a nice round around Haarlem and ride through the various smaller villages that embrace Haarlem. They all have their own charm but let Haarlem shine in their midst. Cycle through the polder and cross the water on the most beautiful bridges.
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Cycling to Noordwijk
From Zandvoort, you can easily explore the surrounding area. You have a beautiful cycle path along the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes that leads towards Noordwijk. On the way, you pass the Noordvoort beach reserve. Here you have a beautiful viewpoint over the sea and the dunes. Definitely worth stopping for a photo!
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Bike rental at the beach
Coming to Zandvoort by train or car, but don’t have your own bike with you? Then you can hire one in the village. There are several rental companies where you can go for a normal or electric bike. You can also hire a children’s bike or child seat so that the whole family can cycle together.
Sport Cycling
Apart from enjoyable recreational cycling, sporty cyclists can also indulge.
Mountain biking in Zandvoort
Mountain biking along the track
Around Circuit Zandvoort is Zandvoort’s mountain bike track. From the entrance at the old Slotemakers sliproad, you ride around 10 kilometres along the challenging course. Steep descents and climbs and the longest Laarwall in the Netherlands. Really something for advanced mountain bikers.
Cycling through the region
Of course, the wide network of paved cycle paths around Zandvoort is also ideal for cycling. For example, cycle around the Waterleidingduinen. The cycle path between Zandvoort and Noordwijk runs straight through the rolling dune landscape, after which you can cycle back through the bulb-growing region. Or challenge yourself and cycle over the Kopje van Bloemendaal: 1.5km long, 45 altimeters with wonderfully steep climbs.
Bike events
Join one of the cycling events in Zandvoort. Both for sportive and recreational cyclists.
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Omloop of Zandvoort
In the last weekend of March, the Omloop van Zandvoort is organised. A bike ride of 40, 80 or 120 kilometres through the Zandvoort area. And the great thing is that you start and finish at Circuit Zandvoort.
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Cycling Zandvoort
Cycle around Circuit Zandvoort for 4 or 8 hours at a time. In a team, in a duo or on your own through the world-famous corners and down the long stretch to the finish. That’s Cycling Zandvoort.
The best cycling routes
Along the coast, through the dunes, in the city, through the bulb fields: Zandvoort’s surroundings are diverse and have a lot to offer. Especially for cyclists. Just outside Zandvoort you will find the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park with kilometres of paved cycle paths. Fifteen minutes’ cycling takes you to Noordwijk and the bulb-growing region, while Haarlem is just under half an hour away. So many cycling possibilities with so many different routes. Below, we have made a selection from all our cycling routes.
Top 5 cycling routes
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De Stinkende Emmer fietsroute
Zandvoort is originally a fishing village. Where the men got the fish from the sea, the women (mostly) walked to Haarlem with a heavy basket full of fish. Here they traded them in the fish halls. With the Stinkende Emmer route you follow in the footsteps of these fishmongers.
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Landgoederen NPZK Zuid
Cycling through the dunes of National Park Zuid-Kennemerland. An undulating landscape with lakes, valleys, forest and beach and sea. You will pass the estates Koningshof and Elswout. And in between you can take a refreshing dip in 't Wed or have a drink at Duincafé De Kennemerduinen.
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De Vier Kernen van Zandvoort
This route takes you along the four cores of Zandvoort; beach, circuit, nature and the village. Along the beach you drive to Bloemendaal, here you drive into the dunes towards Parnassia. Drink a nice cup of coffee here and then continue your route back to Zandvoort along the circuit.
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De Fijnproever Tour
This route offers you the peace of nature on the one hand and the coziness of the surrounding villages on the other. A good balance because you end the route with a nice piece through the dunes. Along the way you will come across enough nice places for a cup of coffee, a good lunch or a drink.
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Naar Amsterdam en terug
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Bike rental
If you don’t have a bike with you, you can easily rent one from one of the rental companies.
Charging points
Bicycles can be charged at De Haven van Zandvoort Bicycles with an integrated battery can be charged at the NPZK Visitor Centre and the bicycle shed on Louis Davidsstraat.