Get on your bike!
Enjoy cycling in the Bulb Region
The Dune and Flowerbulb Region is a paradise for cyclists, with beautiful dunes, extensive beaches, cosy outdoor cafés and various nice places. With the extensive network of cycle junctions, you can easily map out the most beautiful routes yourself. The Bulb Region is connected to the network of Tourist Transfer Points (TOPs), ideal starting and parking locations for a cycle tour.
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Flower Route
Flower Route
In spring, the Bulb Region turns into one of the most colourful regions in the world. The Bulb Region is therefore the place to enjoy the budding nature, the fresh scents and, of course, the colourful bulb fields.
Distance: 37 km
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Estates Route
Estates Route
Magnificent country houses, centuries-old ca and estates with coach houses, orangeries and lush parks. Discover the historic gems of the Bulb Region on this varied cycle route and imagine yourself in the olden days.
Distance: 44 km
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Forest and Dunes
Forest and Dunes
The Forest and Dune Route is a route around the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes nature reserve. The route invites you to combine cycling with some shorter or longer walks in the unique dune area.
Distance 57 km
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National Park Dutch Dunes
National Park Dutch Dunes
Along the North Sea, between beach and sand barriers, lie the South Holland mainland dunes. A beautiful coastal landscape where country estates, dunes, sea villages and towns alternate, loved for water, space and light.
Distance: 50 km
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Farmers and Growers
Farmers and Growers
This rural route takes you past farms and growers and introduces you to the region's produce. Step inside one of these beautiful farms and be surprised.
Distance: 38 km
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Dutch Lakes
Dutch Lakes
The region is known for its beautiful flower fields in spring, but the lake area near Kaag is also well worth a visit. Take a cycling tour through this beautiful area and discover this side of the Bulb Region too
Distance: 48 km
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Leiden Route
Leiden Route
Combine the bike tour with a visit to this cosy city. There is much to discover, see and experience in Leiden. The city has a rich history, many museums, theatres and a cosy city centre.
Distance 45 km
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Haarlem Route
Haarlem Route
The route starts in Lisse in the heart of the Bulb Region . Via Hillegom and Bennebroek, you will ride towards Haarlem, a cosy city full of old monumental buildings. Then back through the wooded dunes towards Lisse.
Distance 58 km
Giant Bulb Route
In spring, cycle past a beautiful carpet of flowers à la Mondrian: colourful bulb fields in yellow, red, orange and purple rival the green of the meadow. Monumental bulb sheds, a stretch of Dutch Dune and the picturesque village centres of Noordwijk-Binnen and Lisse complete it all. Along the way, you will come across colourfully painted giant bulbs depicting the story of the Bulb Region at various places.
The man-sized works of art in the shape of a tulip bulb will be painted by dozens of artists from the Bulb Region. The 80 Giant Bulbs between Leiden and Haarlem all tell their own story, related to the Bulb Region. With this beautiful art project, the Stichting Gildemeesters Bollenstreek will put the region even more on the map. The region will become attractive to visit all year round!
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