Motorcycling in Dutch National Parks

On a motorcycle, you experience the surroundings differently than when you’re in a car. You feel the wind and the sun, and you smell the outdoors. Plus, on a motorcycle, you can reach places you wouldn’t easily get to by car. It’s an ideal way to explore the diverse natural landscapes of the Netherlands. We’re sure to give you some ideas for visiting one of our national parks.

Exploring the Dunes of Texel by Motorcycle

The boat to the largest Dutch Wadden Sea island departs every half hour from Den Helder. It takes 20 minutes to get across. As you make your way around the island, you’ll naturally find yourself in the dune area in the west. No less than 43 km² stretch from the lighthouse in the north to the sand dunes of De Hors in the south.

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Alde Feanen on a motorcycle

This marsh in the heart of Friesland covers no less than 2,000 hectares. Its unique landscape is home to no fewer than 450 plant species and more than 100 bird species. You can ride a motorcycle around the area.

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Exploring the Drents Friese Wold by Motorcycle

One of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands lies on the border between Drenthe and Friesland. It is an unspoiled, diverse area featuring forests, heathland, and shifting sand dunes. Take a loop route starting in Appelscha and passing through Hoogersmilde, Diever, Wapse, Doldersum, Elso, and back to Appelscha to explore the area.

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Dwingelderveld by Motorcycle

In the southwest of Drenthe, just outside Dwingeloo, lies one of Europe’s largest heathland areas. The Dwingelderveld is a unique destination for a motorcycle ride, especially at the end of summer when the heather is in bloom. The N855, from Dwingeloo to Spier, runs through this beautiful area.

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Weerribben by Motorcycle

You really should explore De Weerribben National Park by boat, but you can also enjoy the Weerribben on a motorcycle. Start your tour of the Weerribben in Steenwijk and ride through Giethoorn, Wanneperveen, St. Jansklooster, Vollenhove, and Blokzijl before returning to Steenwijk. Part of the route takes you into the heart of the Weerribben, perhaps the most beautiful stretch of nature in Overijssel.

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Exploring the Sallandse Heuvelrug by Motorcycle

Between Hengelo and Deventer lies a unique national park: the Sallandse Heuvelrug. This uncharacteristic stretch of nature is located in the heart of Overijssel, and the hills offer the most beautiful views of the heathland and wooded landscape. Take a scenic motorcycle ride through the area. Your trip begins in Hellendoorn, and you’ll ride back to Hellendoorn via Noetsele, Hexel, Ligtenberg, Holten, Neerdorp, Nieuw Heeten, and Haarle.

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The Hoge Veluwe by Motorcycle

De Hoge Veluwe National Park is probably the most famous nature park in our country. The natural beauty here is breathtaking. You can bring your motorcycle into the park through the Otterlo entrance. There is an additional fee for this, in addition to the park entrance fee. This allows you to ride your motorcycle to the visitor center, Jachthuis Sint Hubertus, and the Kröller-Müller Museum. Please keep in mind that you are entering a nature park where the recommended speed limit is 40 kilometers per hour.

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Veluwezoom by Motorcycle

In the far east of the Veluwe, not far from De Hoge Veluwe, lies Veluwezoom National Park. It is the oldest national park in the Netherlands, featuring endless heathlands and charming villages. You can take a beautiful motorcycle ride around the park. Start in Velp and ride through Rheden, Ellecom, Dieren, Eerbeek, Loenen, Woeste Hoeve, Groenendaal, Terlet, and Rozendaal back to Velp. Enjoy the lovely winding roads.

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Exploring the Utrecht Hill Ridge by Motorcycle

The Utrechtse Heuvelrug is a sand ridge in the provinces of Utrecht and North Holland. This ridge, with “peaks” reaching over 50 meters, lies between Hilversum and Rhenen and is an ideal destination for a day trip on a motorcycle. The area is densely forested, and you can explore it via many beautiful, winding roads. For example, ride through Hilversum, Soest, Zeist, Doorn, and Amerongen to Rhenen and enjoy all the natural beauty this National Park has to offer.

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Exploring the Biesbosch by Motorcycle

The Biesbosch National Park in western Brabant is a unique river delta. It’s an area full of willow forests, islands, and creeks. The best way to explore the Biesbosch itself is on foot or by boat, but as far as we’re concerned, the motorcycle route around the Biesbosch is one of the most beautiful motorcycle routes in the Netherlands.

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Exploring the Loonse and Drunense Dunes by Motorcycle

In the heart of Brabant, between Tilburg and Den Bosch, lies the “Brabant Sahara.” The De Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park earned this nickname because part of it consists of spectacular sandy plains where no trees grow. You can explore the area by motorcycle by riding from Drunen via the Margrietweg and the Duinweg to Distelberg. You’re sure to be impressed by the natural beauty of this area.

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Kalmthout Heath

Located between Bergen op Zoom in Brabant and Antwerp in Flanders lies this beautiful nature reserve with forests, heathlands, and numerous ponds. This water-rich area is best known for its unique amphibians and rare insects. To explore this area by motorcycle, start in Bergen op Zoom and ride through Korteven, Ossendrecht, Putte, Kalmthout, and Wouwse Plantage before returning to Bergen op Zoom. It’s an ideal loop for a Sunday afternoon.

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