Cycling in Apeldoorn
Hop on your bike and discover how versatile Apeldoorn is. From the city, you can cycle onto the Veluwe within minutes, where vast forests, heathlands, and estates await you. Choose a leisurely ride or a long route through nature.
Why cycle in Apeldoorn?
Apeldoorn is situated on the edge of the Veluwe, making it an ideal destination for cycling enthusiasts. The surrounding area offers a varied landscape with forests, heathlands, sand drifts, and historic estates. Thanks to the cycling junction network, you can easily put together a route that suits your preferences and skill level.
The nice thing about cycling in Apeldoorn is that you can easily dismount along the way to visit one of the many sights. Admire Het Loo Palace, enjoy nature in Berg & Bos Park, or take a break on a terrace in the center of Apeldoorn.
The most beautiful areas for cycling in and around Apeldoorn
Park Berg & Bos
Park Berg & Bos is a great place to start your bike ride or to end it peacefully. The wide paths and green surroundings ensure a relaxed bike ride, while you can easily make a stop along the way at Apenheul or Klimbos Apeldoorn.
Palace Park and Crown Estate Het Loo
Around Het Loo Palace, you cycle along stately avenues, centuries-old trees, and beautiful nature. Continue your route towards the Het Loo Crown Estate, and you will discover one of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands. Here, you can enjoy quiet roads, vast forests, and plenty of space.
De Hoge Veluwe National Park
De Hoge Veluwe National Park is one of the most popular destinations for cyclists in the Apeldoorn area. You cycle through forests, heathlands, and sand drifts, while having the chance to spot wild animals along the way.
The famous White Bicycles are particularly special; you can use them for free to explore the park. This allows you to discover De Hoge Veluwe National Park in a unique way.
Loenermark
The area around Loenermark is one of the most beautiful places to cycle on the Veluwe. Especially when the heather is in bloom, you cycle through a colorful landscape with impressive vistas.
Keep your eyes open along the way as well, because with a bit of luck you might spot a red deer, roe deer, or wild boar.
Kootwijkerzand
Around Kootwijkerzand, you cycle through a landscape that almost feels like you are abroad. The vast drifts of sand, interspersed with forests and heathlands, create beautiful vistas.
The area is a popular destination for recreational cyclists and combines perfectly with a visit to Radio Kootwijk.
Radio Kootwijk
For many cyclists, Radio Kootwijk is one of the highlights of the area. The route leads through a varied landscape of forests, heathlands, and sand drifts and ends at the iconic transmission building in the middle of the Veluwe.
Popular cycling routes around Apeldoorn
Apeldoorn offers cycling routes for every cyclist. Choose a relaxed loop of about 20 to 30 kilometers or head out for a longer tour across the Veluwe of 50 kilometers or more. Thanks to the extensive cycling junction network, you can easily determine the distance and route yourself.
Along the way, you cycle through forests, past heathlands, historic estates, and charming villages. Want to make a short stop? You will come across plenty of terraces, viewpoints, and sights along the route.
You can find up-to-date cycling routes and junctions via an official route planner, so you can always choose a route that suits your preferences and level.
Cycling with children
Apeldoorn is also a great destination for a bike ride with children. The area features many quiet cycle paths and well-organized routes suitable for families. Make a stop along the way at Apenheul, Julianatoren, or Park Berg & Bos and combine a bike ride with a fun day out.
Are you looking for even more inspiration? Then also check out our tips for family outings in Apeldoorn.
Practical tips for cycling in Apeldoorn
Good preparation makes your bike ride even more enjoyable. With these tips, you can set off worry-free:
- Make use of the cycling node network.
- Bring plenty of water, especially on hot days.
- Check your bicycle tire pressure beforehand.
- An e-bike is ideal for longer routes across the Veluwe.
- Be mindful of walkers and other cyclists on busy paths.
Cycling package Apeldoorn
Would you like to spend several days on your bike? With the Apeldoorn Cycling Package from Bastion Hotels, you turn your cycling trip into a fully catered stay on the edge of the Veluwe. From Bastion Hotel Apeldoorn Het Loo, you can easily reach the most beautiful cycling routes.
You can choose from various packages. For instance, you can opt for an overnight stay including breakfast and cycling routes, or extend your stay with a packed lunch and a 3-course à la carte dinner. This way, you set off well-prepared and end an active day relaxing in the hotel restaurant.
Make it a cycling weekend
The area around Apeldoorn is perfect for a multi-day bike ride. Follow the route past Het Loo Palace and Het Loo Crown Estate one day, and explore Radio Kootwijk and the vast heathlands of Loenermark the next. Along the way, you will pass charming villages, beautiful viewpoints, and atmospheric terraces.
Do you want to make the most of your stay? Then a cycling weekend is the ideal way to discover the diverse surroundings of Apeldoorn at your own pace.
Hotel near the most beautiful cycling routes
Bastion Hotel Apeldoorn Het Loo is an ideal base for anyone wishing to explore Apeldoorn and the Veluwe by bicycle. Thanks to its central location, you can reach various nature reserves and attractions within a short time.
After an active day on the bike, you unwind in a comfortable room and start a new route the next morning well-rested.
