Cycling day trip from The Hague to Amsterdam

Hop on your bike for an awesome ride from The Hague to Amsterdam, covering about 68 km through some of the Netherlands’ prettiest scenery. You’ll start in The Hague, the country’s political heart and home to the Dutch royal family, then pedal mostly along smooth cycleways (88% of the trip!) towards the buzzing cultural hub of Amsterdam.

The route is almost completely flat, so you won’t have any tough climbs—just a gentle total ascent of 108 meters, not much for almost 70 km of riding. Plus, with 71% of the way on paved surfaces, it’s a comfortable ride whether you’re on a road bike or a sturdy city bike.

Expect a mix of cityscapes, classic Dutch villages, and, of course, those iconic canals and windmills along the way. Amsterdam awaits at the end, with its legendary cycling culture, canals, and museums. If you’re up for a relaxed long-distance ride between two of the Netherlands’ coolest cities, this route’s got you covered!