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Cycle route · Oldambt · Updated on 5 November 2026

EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route

EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route is a cycle route of 624.7 km from Oldambt. Along the way: 1,535 benches and picnic tables, 69 water fountains and refill points, 84 public toilets, 6 bike pumps and 1 food stand.

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EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route
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33 sights along the way

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  1. 1part Nederland624 km

About the cycle route EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route

Updated on 5 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap and the AHN.

Where do you cycle?

EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route is a cycle route of 624.7 km that starts in Oldambt. It does not end where it starts.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 1,535 benches and picnic tables, 69 water fountains and refill points, 84 public toilets, 6 bike pumps and 1 food stand. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

This is the Dutch part of EuroVelo 12, the North Sea Cycle Route: about 625 km along the entire Dutch coast, from Bad Nieuweschans to Cadzand-Bad. The full route circles the North Sea for almost 6,000 km through eight countries. You follow the Wadden coast via Termunten, Pieterburen, Lauwersoog and Holwert to Harlingen, across the Afsluitdijk to Den Oever and through the North Holland dunes via Den Helder, Petten and Bergen aan Zee. Then it runs past Zandvoort and Hook of Holland and across the Zeeland islands to Domburg, Westkapelle, Vlissingen and Cadzand. We know of 84 toilets, 69 water taps and six bike pumps on the way.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1KeukenhofKeukenhofAttraction · 4.7 km from the route
  2. 2Peace PalacePeace PalaceAttraction · 2.1 km from the route
  3. 3Frans Hals MuseumFrans Hals MuseumMuseum · 2.5 km from the route
  4. 4Teylers MuseumTeylers MuseumMuseum · 2.7 km from the route
  5. 5Huis ten BoschHuis ten BoschCastle · 3.8 km from the route
  6. 6Space ExpoSpace ExpoMuseum · 920 m from the route
  7. 7Kunstmuseum Den HaagKunstmuseum Den HaagMuseum · 1.1 km from the route
  8. 8Museon-OmniversumMuseon-OmniversumMuseum · 1.1 km from the route
  9. 9Museum VoorlindenMuseum VoorlindenMuseum · 2 km from the route
  10. 10Paleis NoordeindePaleis NoordeindeCastle · 3.1 km from the route
  11. 11Escher in Het PaleisEscher in Het PaleisMuseum · 3.4 km from the route
  12. 12Louwman MuseumLouwman MuseumMuseum · 3.6 km from the route
  13. 13Kasteel KeukenhofKasteel KeukenhofCastle · 4.3 km from the route
  14. 14CorpusCorpusMuseum · 5.2 km from the route
  15. 15Naturalis Biodiversity CentreNaturalis Biodiversity CentreMuseum · 6.7 km from the route
  16. 16Wereldmuseum LeidenWereldmuseum LeidenMuseum · 7.4 km from the route
  17. 17Rijksmuseum van OudhedenRijksmuseum van OudhedenMuseum · 7.8 km from the route
  18. 18Rijksmuseum BoerhaaveRijksmuseum BoerhaaveMuseum · 7.8 km from the route
  19. 19Hortus botanicus LeidenHortus botanicus LeidenAttraction · 7.8 km from the route
  20. 20Corrie ten Boom MuseumCorrie ten Boom MuseumMuseum · 2.4 km from the route
  21. 21KinderboekenmuseumKinderboekenmuseumMuseum · 4.2 km from the route
  22. 22OmniversumOmniversumAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  23. 23Fotomuseum Den HaagFotomuseum Den HaagMuseum · 991 m from the route
  24. 24Grote of Sint-Jacobskerk (The Hague)Grote of Sint-Jacobskerk (The Hague)Attraction · 3.3 km from the route
  25. 25Westhove CastleWesthove CastleCastle · 226 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route?

EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route is 624.7 km long, split into several parts and stages.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Oldambt.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 84 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 69 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Boog van Ziel, Monument Oterdum and Voormalige locatie Borg Luinga.

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