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Cycling Tour Amsterdam – Bruges

Cycling Tour Amsterdam – Bruges – Self-Guided Cycling Holiday from Amsterdam to Bruges
Daily from April 1 to September 23
8 Days – 7 Nights
Total distance – 325km – 200 miles

A premier cycling journey from the Netherlands into Belgium, rolling past historic towns, charming villages, and scenic canals—entirely on top-quality bike paths.

Cycling from Amsterdam to Bruges is a fantastic ride🚴‍♂️—flat, scenic, and very bike-friendly. What makes the Amsterdam → Bruges cycling route special is the combination of landscapes, culture, and comfort. Why cyclists love it? You ride through classic Dutch polders, river landscapes, Zeeland’s islands, and then into Flemish canals and medieval towns. It never feels repetitive.

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Set off from Amsterdam heading southwest, capturing postcard-worthy scenes of some of the most picturesque towns in the Netherlands and Flanders: Gouda, Dordrecht, Willemstad, Zierikzee, Middelburg, Vlissingen (Flushing), Sluis, Damme, and finally Bruges. Each is a beautifully preserved treasure, rich with echoes of centuries past. Adding to the appeal, this largely rural cycling tour also passes through several tranquil nature reserves.

Amsterdam to Bruges by Bike: A Journey Through Two Cycling Paradises

Cycling from Amsterdam to Bruges is a delightful journey that offers a perfect blend of scenic landscapes, historic charm, and the joy of outdoor exploration! This cycling route takes you through some of the most picturesque regions of the Netherlands and Belgium. Start in Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands. The well-maintained cycle paths wind through flat landscapes dotted with traditional windmills, charming villages, and vibrant tulip fields during spring. The Netherlands has built a highly efficient infrastructure, making the country a cyclist’s paradise! Enjoy the best cycle paths in the Netherlands & Belgium.

You’ll cross the border into Belgium, where the landscape begins to change. Quaint Belgian towns, cobblestone streets, and historic architecture create a captivating backdrop. Pedal through the Belgian countryside, passing by rolling hills and scenic landscapes. Cross the Belgium–Dutch border and you’ll find well-maintained Dutch bike paths, most of them separated from traffic by dedicated cycle lanes. Because of the dedicated bike lanes, it allow riders of all ages to travel comfortably through the country. Whether you’re drawn to Amsterdam’s vibrant atmosphere, the Netherlands’ picturesque countryside, or the medieval charm of Belgian towns, you’ll find plenty to explore. This cycling journey promises a memorable and enriching exploration of two European gems.

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Day 1

Arrival in Amsterdam

Your cycling holiday begins in Amsterdam, with its gorgeous 400-year-old canal district; a myriad of museums such as the new Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh, Anne Frank; street artists and performers on Dam, Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein; and the renowned red-light district. The city brims with things to see and do and you couldn’t hope for a more dynamic way to start your trip. Arrange for an early arrival to allow time for the elegant tree-lined canals, tall narrow townhouses and 17th-century canal ring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 2

Amsterdam - Gouda/Oudewater - 68km

From bustling Amsterdam, plunge into the peace and quiet of the Groene Hartâ or Green Heart, a pleasant rural area of low-lying polders, peat meadows and grazing cattle. A flat, open landscape where church spires and windmills touch the horizon and clouds are reflected in lakes and canals. For centuries, people have flocked to markets in Gouda, coming from far and wide to buy horses, cows, meat, turf, seed, cheese, etc. Take an evening stroll around the Old Town, soak up the yesteryear atmosphere and marvel at the attractive market square, 15th-century town hall and Weighing House or Waag.

Day 3

Gouda/Oudewater - Papendrecht/Dordrecht - 38km

From Gouda, cycle via the 'Green Heart of Holland' to Kinderdijk, where 19 windmills have majestically stood the test of time since 1740. These mills were formerly used to drain excess water out of the low-lying polder and pump it up to the River Lek, and one of them is open to the public. Your destination Papendrecht is just a ferry crossing away from Dordrecht, one of Holland’s oldest towns, surrounded entirely by rivers. Beautiful bridges take you across into the heart of town, where monumental buildings line the harbour.

Day 4

Papendrecht/Dordrecht – Willemstad - 65km

The result of a major 1421 flood, Biesbosch is one of Europe’s few wetland habitats where the ecosystem has adapted to both salt water, coming in from the sea through tidal creeks, and fresh water, flowing down through the rivers. This ever-changing labyrinth of creeks and rivulets encompasses countless little islands of willows and reeds, a paradise for birds. Ride along at the edge of the National Park, then round off your day in Willemstad, a fortified town in the shape of a seven-pointed star. Please note: Biesbosch Park can only be cycled on days the ferry runs. There is an alternate route for days with no ferry departure.

Day 5

Willemstad – Zierikzee/Schuddebeurs - 50km

Today you enter Zeeland, a province marked by light, wind, water and lots of space. Criss-cross this region made up of islands, taking bridges and ferries as you drift down toward Belgium. Storybook towns with ancient houses and cobbled streets await in the coming days, as you traverse a patchwork landscape of vast polders, idyllic countryside, rolling dunes and golden sand flats.

Day 6

Zierikzee/Schuddebeurs – Middelburg / Vlissingen - 43km

Delight in a wander down the narrow lanes of Zierikzee. Quaint little houses take you back in time, recalling the glory days when ships set sail with salt, wool, fish, grain and red dye, as far afield as the Baltic and Mediterranean. Your route continues in charming Veere, a distributor of Scottish wool way back in 1541. For 300 years, such commerce brought prosperity to the town, along with a lively expat community. Walk in their footsteps, as you tour the local sights. Cruising further south you discover the nostalgic splendour of Middelburg, capital of Zeeland and one of the Netherlands’ most important trading centres in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Day 7

Middelburg/Vlissingen – Brugge - 60km

After a hearty breakfast, cycle onward to Vlissingen then hop on a ferry to Zeelandic Flanders with its winding country roads, pollard willows, moist meadows and scattered villages. Cutting across the border into Belgium, you will reach charming little Damme, on the banks of the romantic Damse Vaart. From here, it’s only a short stretch to Bruges, known as the pearl of Flanders! This truly enchanting destination has been welcoming tourists for some 150 years. With most of its medieval architecture intact, the exceptionally well-preserved town centre exudes a sense of times gone by when it was at the heart of the European wool and fabric trade.

Day 8

Departure day

After breakfast your cycling holiday has come to an end.

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Hotels:

Westcord Art Hotel 3*/4* (Amsterdam)
City Hotel Gouda 4* (Gouda)
Leonardo Hotel Papendrecht 4* (Papendrecht)
Postillion Hotel Dordrecht 3* (Dordrecht)
Hotel Mauritz 3* (Willemstad)
Hotel de Magistraat (Willemstad)
Boutique Hotel Mondragon (Zierikzee)
Hostellerie Schuddebeurs 3* (Noordgouwe)
Hotel Loskade 45 4* (Middelburg)
Hotel Piccard 4* (Vlissingen)
Velotel 4* (Brugge)

The nearest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Sloterdijk departs every 6 minutes. Travel time is about 10 minutes. A single ticket costs approximately €4 per person, excluding a bicycle.
For timetables and tickets, go to www.ns.nl/en. For bus details, how to reach the hotel, check: www.9292.nl/en.
Bruges is the final destination of this tour. You can fly back from Belgium or take the train back to Schiphol Airport.

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Included

3*/4* star hotels
7 Nights
Tourist tax
Breakfast
Detailed roadbooks with maps and tourist information
7-days a week service-hotline
Luggage transfer (Max. 1 piece 20kg p.p.)
Route information available in the app

Not Included

Road Bike Rental Carbon Ultegra Disc €325
Gravel Bike Rental €300
Child Bike €77
Hybrid €91
E-Bike €196
Child seat €35
Child trailer €126
Helmet €10
Extra piece of luggage €35
Train from Bruges to Amsterdam
Ferry crossings
Extra night double room €110 p.p.
Stay in Amsterdam on Saturday €25 p.p.
Upgrade Fletcher Hotel Arion, Vlissingen €55 p.p.
Upgrade Hotel NH Brugge €30 p.p.
Upgrade Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda €100 p.p.
Upgrade Westcord Art Hotel, Amsterdam €10 p.p.

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Cycling Tour Amsterdam – Bruges

Enjoy the best cycle paths in the Netherlands & Belgium

Moderate

Apr 1 - Sep 23

3/4 Hotels

(On request)

+ €525

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+ €115 p.p.

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7 days a week

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Cycling Tour Amsterdam – Bruges