Explore Leiden by bike

Cycle past the lakes and flowerfields or from Leiden to the coast

Pedal power is the ideal way to get around the city quickly, there's nothing better than to explore a city actively.

And if you're staying longer, you can travel further afield and explore the local countryside. Just hire a bike and get pedalling! The Leiden region has a beauty all its own. From the flowering bulb fields in the spring to magnificent country estates. Or sniffing the salty North Sea air with your feet in the sand. It's all possible in the Region of Surprises. We'll be glad to give you some cycling tips! And if you can't wait to get your hands on the cycle routes, you can always order them here.

The Dune Region

The city is great, but sometimes you just want to get out for a breath of fresh air. Where better to do this than on the coast? Leiden is close to the North Sea Coast, which is easily reachable by bike (8 kilometres). You cycle through a varied area of dunes, which can reach a height of 25 metres.

Reward your efforts with a tasty fish lunch, an ice cream or a cup of coffee in one of the seaside resorts such as Katwijk or Noordwijk. Not to be missed!

Dune & Sea route

Bizon Bike Company; BikeTours and BikeRental Leiden
Bizon Bike Company; BikeTours and BikeRental Leiden
Bizon Bike Company
Maalderijstraat 2 A
2312 WW LEIDEN
Uitjes Leiden
Uitjes Leiden
Uitjes Leiden
Papegaaisbolwerk 20
2312 LW LEIDEN
EasyFiets
EasyFiets
Haagweg 8
2311 AA Leiden

Kagerplassen Polder Region

A cycle tour that makes a great day out takes you through the Kagerplassen polder region. This is the oldest water sports area in the Netherlands.

A relaxing tour of meadows, lakes and canals. The Kagerplassen region is renowned for its natural lakes with their rustic banks where you can see many striking windmills. This is as Dutch as it gets!

Landschape route

Waag bicycle parking
Waag bicycle parking
Waagstalling centrum
Aalmarkt 22
2311 ED Leiden
Lorentz bicycle parking
Lorentz bicycle parking
Fietsenstalling Lorentz bij Leiden Centraal
Stationsplein
2312 XS Leiden

Dune & Sea Route
Dune & Sea Route
The Dune & Sea Route (33 km cycle through Leiden, Wassenaar and Katwijk) takes you along the most beautiful...
1 hour 56 minutes (32.4 km)
Farmer’s Cheese Route
Farmer’s Cheese Route
On this route you'll cycle through a rural area rich in water and nature, with a colourful collection...
1 hour 7 minutes (18.7 km)
Landscape route
Landscape route
The Landscape Route (30 km cycling through the municipality of Teylingen) lets you see and experience...
1 hour 57 minutes (30.5 km)
Limes Matilo route
Limes Matilo route
About 2000 years ago, where Roman Archaeological Park Matilo is located, stood a Roman border fortress:...
57 minutes (15.0 km)
Mills & More Route
Mills & More Route
The ‘Mills & More’ cycle route takes you past no less than 20 windmills and other beautiful sights in...
2 hour 3 minutes (34.8 km)
Silver Route Voorschoten
Silver Route Voorschoten
Grab your bicycle and taste, experience and discover the Parel aan de Vliet (Pearl on the Vliet).
57 minutes (16.0 km)
Trekvaart route
Trekvaart route
Tow barges were the public transport of the 17th century, Leiden and Oegstgeest were an important hub...
1 hour 7 minutes (18.5 km)

The Flowerbulb Region

Did you know that the Netherlands' first tulip was grown at the Hortus botanicus Leiden? No wonder the flower fields are so close to Leiden.

The back garden of Leiden, just a short bike ride away! It's a truly beautiful experience, cycling through the brightly coloured bulb fields in spring when the flowers are blooming in full glory. And you can pick up a bunch of flowers from many of the farms you cycle past. This cycle route is great in combination with a visit to Keukenhof.

Landscape route