Two cyclists on e-bikes alongside the water

Cycling

Cycling in Giethoorn
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Cycling in and around Giethoorn is varied. You ride straight out of the centre of Giethoorn, past villages such as Dwarsgracht, Belt-Schutsloot, Wanneperveen, Scheerwolde, Muggenbeet and a town like Steenwijk. The bike takes you through woods, small pools, lakes and heathland.

On the next page you can find a number of cycling routes that start and end in Giethoorn. With the extensive cycle network you only need to follow the signs and change direction at the right junction.

Bicycle with a pannier along a country lane with a red poppy in the foreground
Via the cycle network you are straight into the countryside around Giethoorn.

Bike hire in Giethoorn

Through our booking system you can rent a bike in Giethoorn for one or several days. That is handy if you are here on holiday and do not want to bring a bike from home, or if you simply want to explore the Giethoorn area for a day.

You can rent a bike in Giethoorn by clicking this link.

Cycling packages in Giethoorn

Do you want to make more of your day in Giethoorn? Then a cycling package may be for you. We have put together a number of packages in which you combine cycling with food and drink and/or boating or an activity. Below is a selection of the packages we offer.

The boating and cycling package

In Giethoorn the houses are connected by little bridges and you can sail between the houses. There is also a car-free street in the old village centre. After the boat tour the rental bike is already waiting for you. You do this during the boating and cycling package.

Programme

11.00: Welcome with coffee or tea and speculaas biscuits

11.45: Boat tour of Giethoorn

After you have finished your cup of coffee or tea, you step on board the tour boat for a boat tour. During this tour you sail through the village of Giethoorn, but also through the nature reserve ‘de Wieden’. Along the way you are accompanied by an expert guide who tells you what you need to know about the village and the flora and fauna.

12.45: Bike (included) + bike ride with a picnic

After the boating the bike is already waiting for you. Together with the picnic, which comes in a farmer’s handkerchief, and a cycle route, you set off. After you have cycled a stretch, you choose a pleasant spot and enjoy your picnic.

17.00: Dinner

Once back from the bike ride you can have dinner.

On the next page you will find even more packages. Click here for a complete overview.

Silhouette of a cyclist on an e-bike at sunset
Cycling in the Giethoorn area at sunset.

Ideas of your own?

Do you have your own ideas about what your day should look like? Then contact us, by phone or via the contact page, and we will make it happen together. We have direct links with all the rental companies, so we can always put together a good package for you.

About Giethoorn.com. This article was written by the editors of Giethoorn.com, the visitor information site for Giethoorn since 2001 and part of Giethoorn Promotion, Media & Information, based in the village. The facts come from first-hand knowledge and from the businesses in Giethoorn. More about us. Last updated on .

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Frequently asked questions

Does Giethoorn.com offer personalised cycling packages?

Yes. Call us and together we will put together a cycling package to measure. We have direct links with all local rental companies and can combine cycling with whatever you like, such as a particular restaurant, a boat trip or a sight.

What exactly does the ‘Boating and cycling package’ from Giethoorn.com include?

You are welcomed with coffee or tea and speculaas biscuits. Then you take a boat tour of Giethoorn and the ‘de Wieden’ nature reserve with an expert guide. After the boating a rental bike is ready, with a picnic in a farmer’s handkerchief and a cycle route. Along the way you look for a spot for the picnic. The day ends with dinner.

How can I book a bike or cycling package with Giethoorn.com?

Through our online booking system you choose a bike or one of the packages and complete the reservation straight away. If you have specific wishes or want a package to measure, call us. We have direct links with the rental companies and are happy to put your day together with you.

Why is cycling in Giethoorn recommended for a day out?

Because the surroundings are so varied. You cycle through villages such as Dwarsgracht and Wanneperveen and past woods, small pools, lakes and heathland. With the cycle network you simply follow the junctions, so getting lost is hard.

Which kinds of cycling packages are popular in a watery area like Giethoorn?

Mainly packages that combine cycling with boating: first a boat tour through the canals and nature reserves, then a bike ride through the villages and the landscape around them. A picnic along the way and a dinner afterwards are often included. You then see both the water and the land, and you do not have to arrange anything yourself.

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