Cycling day trip from Rotterdam to Utrecht

This relaxed ride takes you from the lively port city of Rotterdam to the historic heart of Utrecht—two gems of the Netherlands, each with their own unique charm. Setting off in Rotterdam, you’ll quickly swap city buzz for peaceful canal views and sweeping polders, as most of your 69 km journey rolls along well-maintained, mostly paved cycle paths. Nearly the whole route follows dedicated cycleways, so you can really soak up the Dutch countryside without much traffic to worry about.

You’ll pass through classic lowland scenery, dotted with windmills and quaint villages, with just gentle ups and downs—the route only climbs about 51 meters in total! End your ride in Utrecht, famous for its picturesque old town, iconic Dom Tower, and lively café culture beside pretty canals. In short: this is a flat, friendly, and supremely Dutch spin between two of the country’s cycling hotspots. Don’t forget to reward yourself with a well-deserved coffee or stroopwafel at the finish!