Outdoor PitstopCycling guide Groningen · Updated on 5 November 2026
The best cycle routes in Groningen province
Groningen province has 34 cycle routes on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 10 best are 84.1 km long on average; 2 of them are circular rides. Along the way you find 1,417 benches and picnic tables, 31 water fountains and refill points, 52 public toilets, 5 bike pumps and 1 food stand in total.
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The 10 best cycle routes
In the order of our score: a photo, points of interest along the way, a toilet or water point, a circular ride, a description and how often people search for the route.
The best cycle route in Groningen province is Internationale Dollard Route (75.8 km, hard).
The numbers on the map are the routes below, at their starting point. Pitstops count up to 100 m from the route. Riding time assumes 15 km an hour, without breaks.
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Photo: Roepers · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons75.8 km · ± 5:05 h · ↗ 23 m · Circular ride · start Het Hogeland
4 public toilets1 water point119 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Agnes Monkelbaan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons55.6 km · ± 3:40 h · ↗ 19 m · From A to B · start Het Hogeland
5 public toilets2 water fountains and refill points64 benches and picnic tables
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56.6 km · ± 3:45 h · ↗ 31 m · From A to B · start Groningen
3 public toilets4 water fountains and refill points145 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: nl:Gebruiker:Wutsje · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons50.2 km · ± 3:20 h · ↗ 12 m · From A to B · start Het Hogeland
11 public toilets4 water fountains and refill points155 benches and picnic tables
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357.9 km · ± 23:50 h · ↗ 216 m · From A to B · start Oldambt
22 public toilets14 water fountains and refill points490 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Baykedevries · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons37.7 km · ± 2:30 h · ↗ 10 m · From A to B · start Oldambt
1 public toilet0 water fountains and refill points51 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Ronn Boef · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons65.8 km · ± 4:25 h · ↗ 13 m · From A to B · start Eemsdelta
1 public toilet3 water fountains and refill points110 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Michielverbeek · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons50.5 km · ± 3:20 h · From A to B · start Oldambt
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points72 benches and picnic tables
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Lentenroute
Moderate40.5 km · ± 2:40 h · ↗ 26 m · Circular ride · start Tynaarlo
1 public toilet1 water point71 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: nl:Gebruiker:Ra-smit, colour adapted by User:Lyzzy · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons50.3 km · ± 3:20 h · ↗ 16 m · From A to B · start Midden-Groningen
4 public toilets2 water fountains and refill points140 benches and picnic tables
Long-distance routes through Groningen province
Rides of several days, in stages, like the Dutch LF routes and EuroVelo.
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Photo: Rudolphous · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsLF Kustroute
623.8 km · From A to B
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Photo: Rudolphous · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsEuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route
624.7 km · From A to B
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Photo: nl:Gebruiker:Wutsje · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsSaksenroute
308.1 km · From A to B
NAP-route
376.2 km · From A to B
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Photo: Rudolphous · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsEuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part Nederland
624 km · From A to B
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Photo: Winius · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsUnited Countries Tour
194.3 km · From A to B
Points of interest along the cycle routes
Along the 10 best cycle routes.
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Photo: Agnes Monkelbaan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsVissersmonument
Memorial · along 2 cycle routes
Arp Schnitger
Memorial · along 2 cycle routes
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Hunebed D21 Bronneger
Archaeological site · along 1 cycle route
StoryHunebed D22 Bronneger
Archaeological site · along 1 cycle route
StoryHunebed D24 Bronneger
Archaeological site · along 1 cycle route
StoryHunebed D23 Bronneger
Archaeological site · along 1 cycle route
StoryHunebed D25 Bronneger
Archaeological site · along 1 cycle route
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Photo: nl:Gebruiker:Wutsje · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsGemaal De Waterwolf
Attraction · along 1 cycle route
Cycle routes per place in Groningen province
8 places have their own guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cycle routes are there in Groningen province?
The Outdoor Pitstop map has 34 cycle routes in Groningen province, including 7 long-distance routes in stages.
What is the best cycle route in Groningen province?
At the top of this guide is Internationale Dollard Route (75.8 km, hard). Next come LF Kustroute - 03 - Ulrum - Holwerd and Saksenroute - 02 - Groningen - Borger.
Are there circular rides in Groningen province?
Yes, for example Internationale Dollard Route and Lentenroute.
Which cycle routes in Groningen province have a toilet along the way?
In this guide, Internationale Dollard Route, LF Kustroute - 03 - Ulrum - Holwerd and Saksenroute - 02 - Groningen - Borger have a public toilet along the route.
Which long-distance routes run through Groningen province?
Among others LF Kustroute, EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route, Saksenroute and NAP-route run through this area.
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