

Bike tour around IJsselmeer
The classic tour in Holland
Harderwijk – Amsterdam – Harderwijk
- Metropolis Amsterdam, Delphinarium, the National Park De Weerribben, Zuiderzeemuseum
- Daily routes ●●●○○, Altitude profile ●○○○○
- Bestseller!
days
9
Ø km per day
45
This bike tour all around the IJsselmeer is one of the most unusual and most popular tours in the Netherlands. Discover an area full of culture and history. You‘ll become acquainted with old Hanseatic towns and small fishing villages all around this waterway. Following level paths, you cycle at a leisurely pace through the quiet expansive countryside, which is a veritable paradise for cyclists with its many mills and dykes. On your way there are many sights to behold such as the national park, „De Weerribben“ and the water town of Monnickendam. Amsterdam is definitely one of the highlights of your bike tour around the IJsselmeer. The colourful metropolis has a lot to offer: in addition to its dykes and bridges there are many museums, parks and historic buildings. The locals welcome you, sometimes in traditional costume in the smaller villages, sometimes mondain in the larger cities. People are always friendly here and have a few culinary delicacies up their sleeves for you. Try some typical Dutch meals such as Snert, Stamppot and Poffertjes and make sure your bike tour around the IJsselmeer will be an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
- Booking code
NL-HH8 - Start / Destination
Harderwijk - Duration
9 days / 8 nights - Length
approx. 310 km
Daily routes ●●○○○
between 25 and 65 km, Ø 45 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○

Day 1: Individual arrival in Harderwijk
Use the remaining time in Harderwijk for a stroll through the medieval Hanseatic town. Discover the late Gothic Church of Our Lady, the picturesque town gate and a small tower from the 17th century. Or visit the large dolphinarium and experience dolphins, seals and walruses up close.
Day 2: Harderwijk – Bussum / Naarden, approx. 55 km
Get on the saddle for the first time today. Cycle leisurely through wide, flat moorland meadows in the Arkemheen-Eemland National Park with its extraordinary vegetation. In Huizen, a visit to the traditional costume and fishing museum is well worthwhile before you reach the beautiful town of Naarden in the green Gooi region. The star-shaped fortified town will amaze you with its historic buildings and monuments.
Day 3: Bussum / Naarden – Amsterdam, approx. 30 km
Your cycle tour around the IJsselmeer first takes you to Muiden, where you can visit the well-preserved moated castle. Back on your bike, you will soon reach Amsterdam. See the uniqueness of this colorful metropolis for yourself. Take a leisurely boat trip on the canals, stroll through the Vondelpark or the city center. Enjoy the special, lively atmosphere of the city in a good restaurant.
Day 4: Amsterdam – Volendam / Hoorn, approx. 30 - 50 km
With a fresh breeze on your face today, you will realize why the Netherlands is considered a cyclist's paradise: The flat route takes you through lush green moorland with views of the waves of sparkling blue water. Discover former trading towns and small fishing villages. You cross the dyke to Volendam. The inhabitants of this pretty little village still often wear traditional Dutch costumes.
Day 5: Volendam – Enkhuizen, approx. 25 / 45 km
What would the Netherlands be without its famous cheese? So visit the cheese market and the old warehouses in Edam, where you can of course try a piece of the popular Edam cheese. Strengthened, you cycle on to the former trading town of Hoorn with its magnificent monuments and on to Enkhuizen. This picturesque little town has a lot to offer: historic buildings, a beautiful harbor and the Zuiderzee Museum. Decide how you want to spend the rest of the day in Enkhuizen.
Day 6: Enkhuizen – Lemmer, approx. 40 km + ferry ride
Today's stage of your cycle tour around the IJsselmeer begins with a relaxing ferry ride (not included). Disembark in Stavoren and discover the nostalgic charm of the old Frisian town. You then cycle on quiet paths through woods and meadows along the dyke. Lemmer is a popular bathing and water sports resort thanks to its location directly on the IJsselmeer and its beautiful beach. Do you dare to take a dip in the refreshing waves?
Day 7: Lemmer – Kampen, approx. 65 km
Your first stage destination is De Weeribben National Park, where many fish and water birds live in the marshy area. You cycle leisurely through the moorland to Blokzijl, a pretty little village with a historic harbor area. Zwartsluis, which translates as Black Sluice, used to be the transit port for peat. You will find over 500 architectural monuments in the Hanseatic town of Kampen. Take a leisurely stroll through the old trading town.
Day 8: Kampen – Harderwijk, approx. 45 km
You reach Elburg along the dam. Discover the small, old fishing town with its tranquil alleyways and town walls. Take a tour in a botter, traditional sailing boats that were once used for fishing. Your cycle tour around the IJsselmeer lake takes you through wild and romantic heathland back to Harderwijk, where you will spend the last night.
Day 9: Individual departure or extension
After breakfast, your cycle tour around the IJsselmeer ends. Set off on your journey home with all the impressions you have gathered. If you would like to stay a little longer on the IJsselmmer, simply book an extra night in Harderwijk.
Dates / Prices / Services
Category B
Category A
Services
- 8 nights with breakfast, national 2* / 3*-level,
Category B (NL-HH8b) - 8 nights with breakfast, national 3* / 4*-level,
Category A (NL-HH8a) - Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
- Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
- Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
For our younger cyclists
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From 0 to 5 years |
-100% |
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From 6 to 11 years |
-50% |
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From 12 to 14 years |
-25% |
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From 15 to 17 years |
-10% |
Additional services
Additional bookable services
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Category A
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Additional fee single room |
289 € |
319 € |
Additional nights
Room
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Breakfast
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Harderwijk
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DBL |
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89 € |
109 € |
SGL |
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155 € |
175 € |
Rental bikes
Rental Bikes



Rental bike types
- 7-gear unisex bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes (men's bike from 185 cm)
- 21-speed unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men's bike from 185 cm)
- 30-speed trapezoid frame bike derailleur with freewheel
- Electric bike
Equipment
Packing bag, handlebar bag, bicycle lock, air pump, puncture repair kit
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7- or 21-gear rental bike |
99 € |
30-gear rental bike (sporty) |
169 € |
Electric bike |
259 € |
Brief info
- Booking code
NL-HH8 - Start / Destination
Harderwijk - Duration
9 days / 8 nights - Length
approx. 310 km
Daily routes ●●●○○
between 25 and 65 km, Ø 45 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○ - Parking information
Category B: Parking near the hotel, costs approx. 10 € / day, payable on site.
Category A: Free parking available at the start hotel.
No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen. - Tour operated by
Local cooperation partner - Mobility advice
The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs. - Print version PDF