Do you like cycling? Check out this beginner route through one of the most cycling-friendly countries in the world! This 10-day itinerary takes you past some of the prettiest towns in The Netherlands, as well as multiple nature areas.

The route can be adapted in terms of length and level of difficulty. Most paths are paved and therefore suitable for any type of bike. I've included a place for lunch, dinner and to spend the night at every stop along the route.

You can also choose to do part of the route. Most places can be easily reached by train (bikes are allowed on the train during off-peak times). If you prefer a fully personalised itinerary for a cycle trip through The Netherlands, please reach out!

Nijmegen, Nederland

Maastricht, Nederland

Den Haag, Nederland

Utrecht, Nederland

Arnhem, Nederland

Netherlands

Leiden, Nederland

Haarlem, Nederland

The best cycling trip through The Netherlands (FREE)

The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa

The Green Elephant is a trendy hostel with a luxurious feel. You get a healthy juice upon check-in and you have access to spa facilities. But there's more: the hostel also has a mini gym, a small urban forest, you can rent SUP boards, and there is a washing machine. Most importantly, there is secure bike parking. And we haven't even gotten to the sustainability aspects yet!

Breakfast includes plenty of gluten-free and vegan options and no single-item packaging. The Green Elephant also works together with local suppliers as much as possible. For the interior of the hotel, the most sustainable options were chosen. Wall-paint is vegan, the floor of the restaurant is made of cork and the walls are made of certified wood.

Of course, The Green Elephant also does the basic things such as exclusively using LED-lighting, recycling waste, decreasing the use of paper through online check-ins, providing sustainable, vegan shampoo, etc. The hostel discourages the use of cars, as it's located near the train station and does not have any car parking spaces available. Way to go! The other hotels in the LGB group adhere to similar sustainability standards, but they are not quite as cool as The Green Elephant in my opinion.