Green Heart of Holland - map
At a glance
  • Beginning / End:
    Utrecht
  • Duration of trip:
    6 days / 5 nights
  • Distance covered by bike:
    approx. 205 km / 127 mi
  • Distance per day:
    38-62 km / 24-39 mi
  • Altitude profile:
    mostly flat
  • Profile:
    Mostly off-road, paved cycle paths, only occasionally on roads.
Eating and drinking
There is a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, bistros, snack bars and places to shop all along the cycle path. That is why we do not offer half board. An evening meal costs approx. 10-20 € per person. Of course, you can eat more economically or even more exquisitely.

Green Heart of Holland

Round trip from Utrecht, 6 days / 5 nights from 579 €

The Tour

Green Heart of Holland

The Green Heart of Holland (Groene Hart) is unique within the densely populated Netherlands – a landscape with lots of forests, water and agriculture and of course excellent bike paths. Here you can experience the rural side of the Netherlands – there’s a relaxed atmosphere in the towns and villages and many species of plants and animals, especially birds, have found their home here. This tour is very easy to cycle even for inexperienced cyclists.

 
Green Heart of Holland - Kinderdijk

Day 1 Arrival in Utrecht
Explore the lively university town, which also has a 32-metre high tower windmill.

Day 2 Tag Utrecht - Gorinchem, approx. 58 km/23 mi
The first day of cycling takes you through Leerdam, known for cheese and glass blowing. You will cross the river Waal by ferry.

Day 3 Tag Gorinchem - Gouda, approx. 62 km/38 mi
Today you will experience the famous Kinderdijk ensemble of mills, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to cheese, Gouda is also known for syrup waffles.

Day 4 Tag Gouda - Woerden, approx. 38 km/37 mi
ou’ll cycle along the De Vlist river to the charming town of Oudewater before spending the night in the fortress town of Woerden.

Day 5 Tag Woerden - Utrecht, approx. 45 km/40 mi
The last stage is very rural, characterised by water and pastures. In Utrecht, you should take the time to enjoy a canal cruise.

Day 6 Departure or extension
Your tour ends after breakfast. Why not extend your Green Heart of Holland tour?

 
Green Heart of Holland - Gouda
 
Prices & Dates
Arrival

Prices & Dates

Included in "Green Heart of Holland":

  • 5 overnight stays incl. breakfast
  • luggage transport from hotel to hotel
    1 piece p.p., 20 kg/ item (44 lbs/ item)
  • travel documents and maps in english
  • GPS tracks
  • all visitor’s taxes
  • 7-day customer helpline
  • optional rental bike

Accommodation:

  • Category L:
    Selected hotels at the international 3*/4* level as per Hotelstars Union.

Bikes for hire:

  • Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 24 gears/freewheel. Equipped with panniers, lock and repair kit. E-bikes available upon request.
  • If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.
  • Bicycle repair pass:
    In the event that your bike has a serious issue, a breakdown vehicle will arrive. Repair of rental bikes is free of charge, if a repair is required for your personal bike, you’ll only be charged for materials. The cyclist and the broken bike can travel onwards in the minibus.

Travel time 2024:

  • arrivals daily from 29.03. to 25.09.

Prices:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

  • 579 € basic price
  • 270 € single room surcharge
  •   65 € rental bike
      15 € limitation of liability
  • 135 € e-bike
      30 € limitation of liability
  •   20 € bicycle repair pass
  •   25 € extra piece of luggage
  •   75 € additional night, double room, B&B
  • 120 € additional night, single room, B&B

Additional costs:

  • ferry trip, approx. 5 €

The booking process

The Tour
Arrival

Arrival

Arrival to "Green Heart of Holland":

  • Parking:
    parking possible at the hotel, costs approx. 22 €/week

  • Arriving by train:
    train station Utrecht, by taxi to the hotel
    www.9292.nl/en is a helpful on-line resource

  • Arriving by plane at Shiphol airport:
    by train to Utrecht, every 15 min, duration approx. 30 min, approx. 10 €

  • Booked rental bikes awaits you at the hotel.

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

The Tour
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