Cycling through the polders – as if you are riding through a painting

There is something magical about cycling through the vast polder landscapes around Uitgeest. The waving grass, the Dutch skies and the rippling water of the Alkmaarder- and Uitgeestermeer – it feels like you are riding straight into a painting by an old master.

But let's be honest: planning such a cycle route can be a challenge. Sometimes I feel like Tineke Schouten, who hilariously describes how some people have everything planned down to the last detail - and how I then stumble along behind. Yet there is hope! Thanks to these fantastic descriptions and a free app, even my cycle route will be a success.

Choose the most beautiful routes and be surprised The region has many beautiful routes. Whether you fancy a short trip or a longer discovery tour, you can find everything at: https://www.alkmaarder-enuitgeestermeer.nl/activiteiten

Don't feel like doing the puzzle yourself? There's an app that does the work for you. Download the Fietsersbond Routeplanner and let it guide you along the most beautiful spots:

https://www.fietsersbond.nl/fietsersbond-routeplanner/