Arnhem, a region in the Netherlands, presents a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area features rolling hills, expansive woodlands, vast heathlands, and picturesque riverine floodplains. This varied terrain, including significant elevation changes uncommon in other parts of the country, makes it suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
The Arnhem region offers more than 1,000 routes for outdoor activities across several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring…
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4.8
(375)
2,383
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25.3km
01:59
110m
110m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
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955
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24.0km
01:41
90m
90m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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riders
55.6km
03:37
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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840
riders
74.7km
05:17
280m
280m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.7
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709
riders
46.5km
03:04
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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130
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32.6km
02:20
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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421
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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47.0km
02:53
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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269
riders
63.5km
03:48
110m
110m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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105
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41.9km
02:31
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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3,848
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39.8km
02:21
100m
100m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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695
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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124
hikers
8.50km
02:09
20m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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30
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9.50km
02:24
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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1,127
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10.9km
02:49
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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88
runners
33.9km
03:52
230m
240m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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365
runners
8.68km
00:58
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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257
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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269
runners
24.9km
02:44
210m
210m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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4.5
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1,615
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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1,092
riders
74.2km
03:12
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
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1,070
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
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969
riders
43.0km
02:01
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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The Arnhem region offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. There are more than 1,700 routes available, catering to diverse interests and skill levels.
Arnhem is a popular destination on komoot, with over 78,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's routes have received more than 5,900 ratings, averaging 4.37 out of 5 stars.
Road cyclists can explore routes through Veluwezoom National Park, which features hilly landscapes, or along the Rhine and IJssel rivers. The region offers thousands of kilometers of cycling paths, including separated bike lanes and low-traffic dike paths. For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Arnhem guide.
Hikers can explore diverse landscapes in Veluwezoom National Park and Hoge Veluwe National Park, featuring woodlands, heather fields, and sand drifts. Park Sonsbeek within Arnhem also offers walking paths. The Hiking around Arnhem guide provides detailed trail information.
Yes, the Arnhem region offers mountain biking opportunities, particularly around Veluwezoom, with varied terrain and singletracks. The MTB-route Arnhem is suitable for beginners and includes gravel sections. A skill park called Melkweg is also available for practicing techniques. Refer to the MTB Trails around Arnhem guide for routes.
Arnhem is close to two significant national parks: Veluwezoom National Park and Hoge Veluwe National Park. Veluwezoom is known for its wooded, hilly landscapes and heathlands, while Hoge Veluwe features woods, heathland, and sand dunes, also offering free 'white bikes' for exploration.
The region provides extensive networks of cycling paths suitable for various skill levels, including low-traffic dike paths. The MTB-route Arnhem is considered suitable for beginners. Many routes through national parks and along rivers offer accessible options for families.
Notable natural features include the rolling hills and heathlands of Veluwezoom National Park, the sand drifts and woodlands of Hoge Veluwe National Park, and the riverine landscapes of De Liemers. Park Sonsbeek within Arnhem features flowing streams and waterfalls.
Komoot offers several guides for the Arnhem region, including Road Cycling Routes around Arnhem, Hiking around Arnhem, Cycling around Arnhem, MTB Trails around Arnhem, Running Trails around Arnhem, and Gravel biking around Arnhem.
For official tourist information and inquiries about Arnhem, the official tourism website is VisitArnhem.com. You can also contact Citystore Arnhem by phone at +31 900 1122344.
Yes, Arnhem is well-suited for touring cyclists, featuring a network of thousands of kilometers of cycling paths. These include separated bike lanes and low-traffic dike paths, with routes along the Rhine and IJssel rivers. The Cycling around Arnhem guide provides further details.
Yes, the Arnhem region offers historical routes, such as the Liberation Route Arnhem. These routes combine outdoor activity with cultural heritage, allowing visitors to explore sites related to events like Operation Market Garden during World War II.

