The national long-distance cycle network (LF routes) is a series of routes intended for cycling holidays. The LF routes are signposted in both directions. They are also marked on the online cycle route planner and every decent cycle map.
How does it work?
As they form a network, you can use the LF routes in different ways:
- Independent route
- Combining sections of the routes to make your own route
- Some routes connect with European Cycle Routes, e.g. Rhine Cycle Route and North Sea Cycle Route
Signposting
The LF routes are marked with green and white signposts in both directions. The signposts can vary per route and area you're cycling in.
Overview of the LF routes
Please note that the LF routes have undergone a radical overhaul in 2017-2021. If the route you're looking for isn't on this list, it has been discontinued or replaced by a new route.
Below you'll find a comprehensive overview of all the LF routes. We also have a more elaborate overview of LF routes with short descriptions and photos.
LF Coastal Route (LF Kustroute) |
610 km | Cadzand-Bad - Bad Nieuweschans |
LF Maas Cycle Route (LF Maasfietsroute) |
480 km | Maastricht - Hook of Holland |
LF Waterline Route (LF Waterlinieroute) |
410 km | Edam - Bergen op Zoom |
LF Zuiderzee Route (LF Zuiderzeeroute) |
440 km | Amsterdam - Amsterdam |
LF3 Hanze Town Route (Hanzeroute) |
135 km | Kampen - Millingen |
LF4 Middle of Holland Route (Midden-Nederlandroute) |
300 km | The Hague - Enschede |
LF9 Sea Level Route (NAP-route) |
455 km | Bad Nieuweschans - Breda |
LF13 Schelde-Rhine Route (Schelde-Rheinroute) |
285 km | Vlissingen - Venlo |
LF14 Saxons Route (Saksenroute) |
290 km | Lauwersoog - Enschede |
LF16 Vecht Valley Route (Vechtdalroute) |
230 km | Zwolle - Darfeld (Germany) |
LF17 |
60 km | Gorinchem - Wijk bij Duurstede |
Rhine Cycle Route (Rijnfietsroute) |
270 km | Millingen - Hook of Holland |
Roman Limes Route (Romeinse Limesroute) |
220 km | Katwijk - Nijmegen |
Tour of Holland (Ronde van Nederland) |
1300 km | Arnhem-Arnhem |
Tour of Twente (Rondje Twente) |
165 km | Ommen-Ommen |
Also see our overview of LF routes with short descriptions and photos.