Holland is known for its smooth cycling lanes, but it also offers a lesser-known adventure: a gravel biking route from Naarden to the historic city of Zwolle. On this tour, spend your days cycling through dense forests and open heathlands on a gravel or e-bike, and your evenings exploring charming towns. Begin your journey in the fortified town of Naarden, admire its ancient city walls, then pedal to Utrecht, known for the Dom tower and its vibrant city life. Each day brings new landscapes, from the Ice Age sand ridges of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug to the lush expanses of Hoge Veluwe National Park, where you might even spot the Dutch Big Five. This tour is a perfect blend of nature and culture, offering scenic rides by day and relaxing, culturally immersive evenings. It’s an ideal way to experience the quieter side of the Netherlands, far from the well-trodden tourist paths. The tour takes you through dense forests and open heathlands on a gravel or e-bike. You will cycle through charming towns and experience new landscapes daily. The tour offers a blend of nature and culture, with scenic rides and relaxing evenings. It is an ideal way to experience the quieter side of the Netherlands. The cycling routes mainly consist of hard-paved gravel, sandy ground, forest trails, and designated cycle paths. The terrain is predominantly flat, though you will encounter a few small and brief climbs during Stage 2. Please note that the route for e-bikes will vary slightly in certain sections, diverging from the standard gravel path. The closest airport to tour start and end is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Arrival in Naarden- From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, take a train to Amsterdam Zuid or Amsterdam Central Station and then transfer to a train heading to Naarden-Bussum station. The total journey time is approximately 40 to 50 minutes. Departure from Zwolle- To reach Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, catch a direct train that runs every 30 minutes. The journey typically lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes. From April to September, temperatures vary from the mid-40s to low 70s Fahrenheit, ideal for outdoor activities. Spring features occasional rain and blooming landscapes, while summer can experience heatwaves. Early autumn sees a cool down and more rainfall. Due to weather variability, layered clothing and rain gear are recommended. The bikes come equipped with flat pedals. You are welcome to bring your own pedals, but please remember to bring compatible shoes as well. Helmets are required when riding a gravel bike on this tour. For safety and hygiene, you may want to bring your own helmet. Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The _Country Information_ tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation. Please check the status of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) as once implemented will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This tour is run by Bike Travel Europe. We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide. We are not a broker. We do not inflate tour prices. We are simply travelers helping travelers.
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