Two cyclists in historic Harderwijk street

Three cyclists with touring bikes pause on a bridge in front of a traditional Dutch windmill. The scene shows typical Dutch architecture with houses.

Three cyclists with touring bikes pause on a cobblestone street lined with traditional Dutch brick houses featuring red tile roofs.

Two cyclists with bicycles standing on wooden dock next to traditional Dutch sailing boat at IJsselmeer harbor with windmill in background.

Itinerary

Individual arrival in Harderwijk. The rental bikes (if booked) are in the hotel garage. Discover the medieval Hanseatic city. A walk through the city leads you almost always past the Church of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk). It is a basilica with a three-part elevation from the 14th and 15th century. You stay one night in Harderwijk.

Look forward to the Arkemheen-Eemland National Park and the wide, flat landscape with its extraordinary vegetation. Black-tailed godwits strut across the moor. You cycle alongside the banks of the Randmeren to Huizen, the twin village on the Eemmeer with costumes and fishing museum. Naarden is a beautiful city in the green Gooi region and one of the best-preserved fortress cities in Europe. It was one of the most important defenses of the New Dutch Waterline, which still amazes people today. On your way, you reach the medieval moated castle "Muidenschloss".

During your tour alongside the IJsselmeer, you reach the medieval moated castle "Muidenschloss". Your way leads you to Volendam. Enjoy the historic buildings, the magnificent museums and the cozy atmosphere. Take a tour on the canals, walk through the Vondelpark, visit the floating flower market and shop in the old city center. Volendam is really unique! You stay overnight in Volendam.

In Edam, you will soon discover that the town has more to give than the world-famous cheese. Hoorn is a small shopper's paradise with numerous terrace cafes and restaurants to enjoy and rest. The picturesque town of Enkhuizen attracts thousands of tourists every year. Some love it because of its many historic buildings and monuments, others because of its harbor and the optimal water sports facilities. Take a city walk to visit the Zuiderzeemuseum with its replicated old Zuiderzee town. You have an overnight stay in Enkhuizen.

Today you cycle over a 32 km long dike to Lelystad with the Batavialand, which lets you travel through 7000 years of Dutch history. The destination of your tour today is again Harderwijk. Here begins your individual return journey or your extended stay.

Tour character

Easy

Easy - The path quality is above average. In Holland, there is a two-lane and paved bike path along almost every street.

Map showing cycling route around IJsselmeer lake with red dots marking cities: Amsterdam, Volendam/Katwoude, Enkhuizen, Harderwijk, Bussum/Narden.

Prices & Dates

Printed route book – sustainability with Rückenwind

Your travel package includes a digital route book as standard. If you would like a printed version, please let us know when you book. The surcharge is € 20 per route book and you will receive your copy on site. Join us in contributing to even greater sustainability!

Prices per person in EUR

Our bikes

Blue touring bicycle with black rear rack and red Rückenwind handlebar bag featuring Vaude branding, parked on grass with trees in background.

Touring bike (coaster brake)

7-/8 speed hub with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148 cm to 190 cm.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

Dark blue Rückenwind touring bike with 24 gears, equipped with red Vaude panniers and handlebar bag, parked on cobblestones.

Touring bike (freewheel)

21-/24 speed derailleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148 cm to 190 cm.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

Dark gray hybrid bicycle with front suspension, rear rack, and disc brakes parked on paved surface beside lush garden plants.

Premium bike

27-/30- speed derailleur gears with freewheel

Shimano 30-gear Deore/XT derailleur with freewheel, RST 60 mm suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. Equipped with an aluminium hybrid type.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

60 cm

Electric bike

8-speed hub gear with pedal brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

High-quality electric bike with a Shimano 8-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake, Bosch activeline plus motor 500 Wh battery.

42 cm (26 "")

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

Services & Extras

Services

Included:

4 nights in hotels as described
Breakfast
Digital welcome briefing (German, English)
At best elaborated route
Digital travel documents
Navigations-App and GPS-data
Luggage transport
Insurance for the rental bike
7-day service hotline

Not included:

Arrival and departure
All ferries, also the ferry Enkhuizen-Stavoren
Spa and local taxes
Parking fees
Optional visits
Expenses of personal needs

Extras

Arrival/Parking

Cat. A: There are parking spaces free of charge, no resveration possible.
Cat. B: Near the hotel is a parking space approx. € 12,- to 15,- per day, no reservation possible, payable on site.

Hotels

Accommodation is in well-kept 3- and 4-star hotels, mostly in a central location. All rooms have shower/WC or bath/WC.

Further information

Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!