Get on your bike
And discover the typically Dutch villages and beautiful nature reserves around Delft
Did you know that you can cycle straight from Delft to the beach? And that there are beautiful nature and recreation areas in the immediate vicinity of the city? Moreover, there are many typically Dutch and picturesque villages and towns around Delft that are well worth exploring. So get on your bike and go out.
6x great cycle routes in Delft and surroundings
Greenhouse tour Westland
3 cycling routes through Westland
Get on your bike and discover the fascinating world of glasshouse horticulture in Westland with the new Greenhouse Route Westland.
Are you also curious about what happens behind the glass of the Westland greenhouses? The Greenhouse Route Westland offers you a unique look behind the scenes of this beautiful and innovative sector. With 3 different routes, you will cycle past 22 market gardeners who will proudly tell you about their greenhouses, their vegetables, potted plants or flowers. Scan the QR codes on the information boards along the route and watch fun films and informative background stories. The Greenhouse Route Westland brings you closer than ever.
These routes have been made possible by the province of South Holland and the municipality of Westland.
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From Delft to Maasland and Schipluiden
40 km
During your trip through Midden-Delfland, you will pass the villages of Maasland and Schipluiden. The small river the Gaag flows through the picturesque village of Maasland and empties into the Maas a few kilometres further on. This put Maasland on a busy trade route (between Amsterdam/The Hague and Hellevoetsluis) and this richness is reflected in the old centre. Schipluiden consists of narrow streets with historic buildings and old bridges.
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Fun fact! The oldest known permanent settlement in the Netherlands has been excavated in Schipluiden. These archaeological finds show that people were already living in this village in the period from 3600 BC to 3300 BC.
Around Midden-Delfland (e-bike route)
65 km
This Midden-Delfland round trip is a wonderful route for ebikes. The route takes you through the open and green landscape of the 'Special Provincial Landscape' Midden Delfland. On this route, you will discover the old Dutch landscape of the polder: with its green meadows, the ditches, polders and lakes, the meandering paths lined by pollard willows and cosy catering establishments with lovely terraces.
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Around Schiedam
29 km
Numerous jenever distilleries and distilleries, the tallest windmills in the world and monumental warehouses. Jenever capital and distillers' district Schiedam, with its old Dutch town centre, is the surprising pearl of the Netherlands. Located on the water and in the middle of greenery. The canal boat takes you past old harbours, historic ships and characteristic drawbridges. A bustling catering industry and thriving cultural life with four special museums: the gin museum, museum windmill, cooperative museum and the Stedelijk Museum Schiedam with modern art from after 1945.
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From Delft to city, beach and Midden-Delfland
45 km
This route takes you from the centre of Delft to the centre of The Hague. You will pass the Binnenhof and the Hofvijver and cycle on to Scheveningen. Would you like to visit the Boulevard of Scheveningen? You can. With a small adjustment to the route, you'll be at one of the famous terraces on the beach in no time. After Scheveningen, cycle through the dunes to Kijkduin, where you can also go to the beach. Then through Haagse Parken via Kwintsheul to the villages of 't Woud and Schipluiden, ending up back in Delft.
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Local produce route
76 km
This cycle route through five different municipalities (Hoek van Holland, Maassluis, Midden-Delfland, Delft and Westland) takes you to the best places in the area. Proud producers and suppliers will introduce you to their special regional products. Westland strawberries and grapes, cheese straight from the farm and orchids from the grower. You not only learn what the area has to offer, you also immediately experience and taste how varied and versatile this corner of South Holland is.
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