Bike route along the Dutch coast

Explore the beauty of the Netherlands by bike and take a unique and sustainable journey through the country with this bicycle route. These campsites by the sea have everything you need to make it a splashy holiday.

Not only does this make such a bike ride an unforgettable trip, but you're also doing something healthy. Besides being active, a cycling trip is also fun because you can sometimes visit places that are difficult to reach by car. So a win-win situation! During this 500-kilometre bike ride, you will enjoy beautiful landscapes, vast meadows, and atmospheric camping spots, while leaving a minimal carbon footprint. A real sustainable holiday in other words. Put up your tent and enjoy! 

Start your adventure in Utrecht

Your adventure begins in the vibrant heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht. This charming city is the perfect starting point for the Tour de Pays-Bas. Cycle past the picturesque landscape of the Loosdrecht and Vinkeveense lakes as you travel north.

1. Nature campsite Callantsoog, North Holland

Your first camping stop is at Callantsoog, a beautiful part of the Netherlands in the province of North Holland. Here you can spend the night among the horses on a unique camping spot near the beach. It is a true bird paradise and if you love tulips, you are in the right place. In spring, you can enjoy the beautiful tulip fields while cycling through Tulip Land. From Callantsoog, we head south through small villages. 

Nature campsite Callantsoog, North Holland

Do you love tulips? On this cycle route through Tulip Land, you'll pass all kinds of tulip fields. A magical place for flower lovers. It is ideal to do this beautiful cycle route of the Netherlands from the beginning of March until the end of May. This is when you can enjoy the beautiful colours around you the most. During this 32-kilometre route, you will pass places like Keukenhof and Panorama Tulip Land.

2. Farm campsite Schipluiden, South Holland

The next stop is Schipluiden in South Holland, an oasis of calm in the middle of the Randstad. Camp at this farm campsite among the cows and horses, enjoy fresh local produce and wake up every morning with a fresh egg from the chickens in the yard. The longest cycling route in the Netherlands passes partly through the area. This cycle route is a whopping 786.37 kilometres long and takes you past all the heritage sites in the Netherlands. The longest cycle route in the Netherlands is a bike ride through UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Grab your bike and discover special places. This route passes villages, forts and cultural sites.  For example, you can visit the Wadden Sea and count the windmills at Kinderdijk. You can also admire the former Schokland and visit places like the Beemster. It takes about 46 hours and 41 minutes. Therefore, it is convenient to divide this route into four to five days.

Boerencamping Schipluiden, South Holland

3. Ecological camping in Ritthem, Zeeland

End your adventure in Ritthem, Zeeland, where you can ecological camping in a transformed food forest. The beautiful polders, delta works and beaches. The perfect destination for seeing and experiencing the sea. It's not called Zeeland for nothing. You can go mudflat hiking not only on the Wadden Sea, but also in Zeeland. In 'Het Verdronken land van Saeftinghe', you can enjoy this special natural phenomenon. Don't forget to taste the local vegetables, fruit and eggs fresh from the land. 

 Ecological Camping in Ritthem, Zeeland

4. Back to Utrecht

After the last stop in Ritthem, cycle back to the starting point in Utrecht. This completes this unique and sustainable Tour de Pays-Bas.

Experience the pleasure of cycling in the Dutch landscapes and enjoy a unique holiday you will never forget. Remember, travelling is not only about the destination, but also about the experience and the impact we leave behind. So grab your bike and go on an adventure you will never forget with the Tour de Pays-Bas!

Sustainable holiday 

This cycling route is not only adventurous and beautiful, but also sustainable. With a total CO2 emission of only 118 kilos for four people, this holiday is an excellent choice for environmentally conscious travellers. All you need is your bike and the will to explore the beautiful Dutch countryside. Our Campspace hosts think sustainable on holiday going on holiday is very important.