Go cycling in Zwolle
![Peperbus]](https://www.touristserver.nl/img/184610-1624870621/C200X200/Peperbus%2Btop.jpg)When you go cycling in Zwolle, you will be amazed by the varied nature and sights. For example, you can cycle around the historic city center. Along the way you will spot De Sassenpoort, De Peperbus and the beautiful Thorbeckegracht. The advantage of this is that you can sit down at a cozy terrace anywhere. Away from the hustle and bustle? From the center you are in no time in the quiet countryside. For example, cycle to the IJssel via Park het Engelse Werk. From here you can literally go in all directions! Will it be a bike ride to Wijhe, Kampen or towards the Veluwe?
Cycling in Zwolle is ideal because of the many bike paths, bike parks and bike streets. In addition, there is always a restaurant, store or terrace nearby. So for a stopover you don't have to look long! In the districts of Stadshagen and Holtenbroek you cycle along Het Zwarte Water and De Vecht. If you follow this river you will pass Berkum and cycle straight to Dalfsen. Another advantage of cycling in Zwolle is that there are several other Hanseatic cities around the corner. For example, pay a visit to Kampen, Elburg or Hattem.
The best bike routes in and around Zwolle
Cycling routes in Zwolle are plentiful! Whether you like water, forests or historical buildings, there is always a bike route to find. You can admire the IJssel and its floodplains by cycling from Zwolle towards Wijhe or Kampen. These unique bicycle routes around Zwolle take you through dikes, forests and villages to surrounding towns.
Not enough of all the water? In Zwolle itself you can also cycle along the water, such as De Overijsselse Vecht, Het Zwarte Water, De Wijde AA and De Westerveldse Kolk. Do you continue your bike route along the Vecht? Then you will automatically pass through cozy Dalfsen and Ommen. And what could be more special than discovering Hanseatic city Zwolle? Well, admiring several Hanseatic cities in one day! From Zwolle you can be in Hattem, Kampen and even Elburg is within cycling distance. So there are plenty of cycling routes in and around Zwolle.
Popular: "Round Zwolle" cycling
Cycling a "Rondje Zwolle" is perfect if you want to explore the outskirts of Zwolle. This route of about 40 km takes you through various landscapes. Start at Park het Engelse Werk and cycle along the IJssel to Zwolle-Zuid. Continue through meadows and forests towards De Wijthmenerplas. Swing over Golfclub Zwolle and cycle along the Vecht to Holtenbroek and Stadshagen.
The last part of the "Rondje Zwolle" also takes you along the IJssel, as well as the bird-rich Vreugderijkerwaard. Cycle over a bridge to this island in the IJssel and visit the bird-watching hut. Need a refreshment at the end of this bicycle route around Zwolle? Then unwind on the terrace of Restaurant Het Engelse Werk or bike to the center of Zwolle in a few minutes.
Bicycle tour Zwolle - Kampen
The bicycle route is available in a pocket-sized booklet. You can find this booklet at the Tourist Information Points in Zwolle and Kampen. In Kampen, the tour starts at the NS Station, node 41. In Zwolle you jump on your bike at Uitspanning Het Engelse werk (go ahead, after a cup of coffee), near junction 16. In between you will pass the river IJssel, the village of Zalk, a Maria chapel... and much more!
Download the Hanzerondje for free here
MTB routes in Zwolle
Fans of mountain biking easily choose an adventurous MTB route in Zwolle. In Zwolle, for example, you can mountain bike in the Westerveldse Bos. This landscaped park offers numerous singletracks with sharp turns, short climbs and descents. The route has height differences thanks to the fact that it was a former landfill. Today it is a versatile recreational park.
Despite the fact that Zwolle itself is not very hilly, mountain biking in the immediate vicinity is excellent. For example, choose an MTB route across the Veluwe. In fact, on the other side of the IJssel this large nature reserve already begins. In Hattem you have a great MTB route along the Vuursteenberg. Or cycle a little further towards De Dellen, where you will be amazed by the number of routes. So also for MTB routes in and around Zwolle you are at the right place.
Mountain biking in the Veluwe](https://www.touristserver.nl/img/142552-1578405308/C1360X680/hanze+ksr+veluwe.jpg)
Rent a bike in Zwolle
No sense in lugging bikes? Then go rent bikes in Zwolle. This can in fact at different places. Scholten Fietsgoed.nl in the center of Zwolle is a popular place for bicycle rental. Here you can rent various types of bikes: a city bike, mountain bike, road bike or E-bike. So there is something for everyone!
You can also rent bikes in Zwolle at Gait Rigter. Hit the road with a fast E-bike or cross through nature with an ATB. Gait Rigter always has plenty of rental bikes in stock. Of course, you can also choose to rent NS bikes. On the Stationsplein near Zwolle Station you can pick up these bikes. This way you can go cycling in Zwolle for an affordable price!
Tip: use our route planner for cycling and walking!
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