5x Rondje Hoep and alternative route around Amsterdam

De Ronde Hoep is perhaps the most classic cycling loop for anyone in Amsterdam. Loved by many, this route has almost everything a road cyclist looks for: fast riding through nature, low traffic, smooth asphalt, and getting lost is almost impossible since the route is very straightforward. The name Ronde Hoep comes from the polder the loop runs through, which is called Rondehoep. This polder lies between Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, Abcoude and Uithoorn. The area can be reached from Amsterdam within 10 minutes on the road bike, making it the perfect starting point for many road cyclists.

Being able to vary your standard cycling routes adds variety and gives you the option to sometimes road cycling a little shorter and sometimes a little longer. That’s why we created and tested five variations of the standard Rondje Hoep. You can download these cycling routes to your bike computer or use them on your mobile phone. We’ve arranged the routes from short to long. Want to discover more cycling routes around Amsterdam too? Keep an eye on our Route page or follow us on Instagram. We regularly share new routes there that we’ve tested for you.

Acelera | Original Ronde Hoep from Amsterdam Rai

The original loop: the Ronde Hoep. We chose Amsterdam Rai as the starting point because it makes it easy to begin the route from here. As described, this cycling route is around 36 kilometres long and suitable for both beginner and experienced road cyclists.

Acelera | Extended Ronde Hoep via Nes and Uithoorn from Amsterdam

On this ride, you add an extra loop through the charming town of Uithoorn. The route is around 45 kilometres long and suitable for every type of road cyclist.

Acelera | Ronde Hoep via Nes, Weesp and Diemen from Amsterdam Rai

A great cycling route that not only takes you through the polder but also guides you along more paths and small canals. The area around Weesp is especially beautiful. The route is 46 kilometres long, making it suitable for every type of road cyclist.

Acelera | Extended Ronde Hoep towards Mijdrecht, from Amsterdam Rai

A fantastic cycling route if you feel like heading a bit further beyond the Rondehoep polder. This ride takes you through the peat landscape around Mijdrecht and brings you back to Amsterdam via the polder. This cycling route is around 55 kilometres long, making it suitable for the average road cyclist with a bit of experience and fitness.

Acelera | Ronde Hoep via Nes aan de Amstel Loop from Amsterdam Rai

Perhaps the most enjoyable cycling route of them all. This route takes you through the entire area and is perfect for the road cyclist looking for a slightly bigger challenge. The route is around 70 kilometres long and requires good fitness.

Cycling routes from Amsterdam

Those were our five tips for the best road cycling routes around the Ronde Hoep and Amsterdam. Got tips, questions, or feedback about any of these routes? Feel free to reach out via chat, email, or social media! We can often send you the GPX file without a Komoot account as well.

Nickname for the Ronde Hoep

The Ronde Hoep isn’t just popular with cycling enthusiasts and Amsterdam’s hipster road riders. That’s why dedicated cyclists also call this loop the ‘yuppie loop’. We’ll leave it open what the route should really be called according to us — you can settle that yourselves!

Tip: download the route
Create a free account on Komoot, and you can download the first few tracks for free and load them onto your bike computer. That way, you won’t have to keep checking your phone!