Cycle route in and around Haarlem

of course Rondje Haarlem is not the only interesting cycle route in and around Haarlem. Below, you will find an extensive overview of all the interesting and exceptional cycle routes in the area, sorted by (shortest) length of the route. You can find more information on some of these routes at the tourist office (VVV) of Haarlem.

 
 

Ferry

When cycling Rondje Haarlem, you have the oppertunity to follow an alternative route near lake the Molenplas. After crossing the bridge at Heemstede, you will see a sign reading 'Veerpontje'. These signs will lead you to a small ferry that can take you across the Ringvaart to Cruquius during the summer. At Cruquius Here you can have a drink at restaurant 'Theehuisje' visit 'Museum de Cruquius'. To continue your route, follow the Ringvaart and cross it at the first bridge you will see. Go straight ahead until you see the first sign for Rondje Haarlem.

 
 
 
 
 

Floriade route (12 km)

The Floriade route is a 12 kilometer cycle route that takes you along and through the terrain of the old Floriade in the park 'Haarlemmermeerse Bos'. The entire route is marked with signs.

 
 
 
 
 

Beeckestijnroute (21 km)

In the park 'Brouwers kolkpark' you will see signs reading 'Beeckestijnroute'. This 21 kilometer cycle route will take you allong the borders of the dunes of Noord-Holland, the country estate Beeckestijn and the ruines of castle Brederode. Small part of the route overlaps Ronje Haarlem. You can find more information on this route at the tourist office of Haarlem.

 
 
 
 
 

Manpad route (23 km)

The Manpad route is a 23 kilomter route through a.o. Aerdenhout, Bennebroek, Cruquius, Heemstede and Haarlem. A large part of the Manpad route overlaps with Rondje Haarlem. You can find more information on this route at the tourist office of Haarlem.

 
 
 
 
 

Parnassiaroute (23 of 52 km)

This route takes you through the small towns Vogelenzang and Aerdenhout and through the park 'Brouwerskolkpark'and the dunes 'Kennemerduinen'. You will pass the ruines of castle Brederode, the nature reserve 'Duin en Kruidberg' and the lake 'Vogelmeer' before you arrive at Parnassia at the North Sea. The short version of this route is 23 km. More information on this route... (Dutch)

 
 
 
 
 

Spaarnwouderroute (33 of 37 km)

The Spaarnwouderroute is a 33 or 37 km route through Haarlem, Cruquius, Vijfhuizen, Haarlemmerliede and Spaarndam. You can find more information on this route at the tourist office of Haarlem.

 
 
 
 
 

Bollenstreekroute (34 km)

The Bollenstreekroute takes you to the colorfull bulb-fields. Especially in the early springtime, when the flowers are in full bloom, this can be a beautifull route but in other seasons there is still plenty worth while to be seen. During this route you will pass the Keukenhof, one of the most popular tourist attractions of Holland. It is opened from the end of March until the middle of May (can varry each year). More information on this route... (Dutch)

 
 
 
 
 

Waterlandroute (35 km)

The Waterlandroute takes you from Zandvoort to Bloemendaal aan Zee. After cycling the crowded boulevard of Zandvoort you will enter the quiet dunes 'Kennemerduinen' and the nature reserve 'Duin en Kruidberg' before arriving in the small town Driehuis and the country estates Beeckestijn and Waterland. The 17th century gardens of country estate Beeckestijn are open to the public. After passing the estates you route takes you back to Zandvoort via Santpoort and Bloemendaal. You can find more information on this route at the tourist office of Haarlem.

 
 
 
 
 

Duinstreekroute (45 km)

This route takes you through the Elsgeestpolder, the small town of Voorhout, the country estate Offem, the center of Noordwijk-binnen, nature areas Nieuw-Leeuwenhorst and Boswachterij Noordwijk, the bulb-fields of De Zilk and flowerpark the Keukenhof, the ruines of caslte Teylingen and ends in Warmond. the route. More information on this route... (Dutch)

 
 
 
 
 

Zeereeproute (45 of 59 km)

The Zeereeproute starts in Haarlem and takes you through the dunes and beaches of Zandvoort, Langevelderslag, Noordwijk, Vogelenzang and ends in Aerdenhout. You can find more information on this route at the tourist office of Haarlem.