5x cycling routes in the city of light Eindhoven

Discover the city of light in Eindhoven by bike! With its innovative character and creativity in the field of technology and design, this city is perfect for beautiful cycling routes. With the heritage of Philips, works of art by Van Gogh and various green nature reserves around the corner. Here you can read 5 beautiful cycling routes in Eindhoven.

Taste Eindhoven's creativity (22 km)

This route is all about art, innovation and design. And you will notice this when you cycle past all kinds of colorful street art and special architecture. A spot you really can't miss? The spectacular graffiti artworks in the Berenkuil! During your bike ride you will also pass the Blob: 'Binary Large Object'. This futuristic building is not to be missed when you are in Eindhoven. If you love art and architecture, this is the route for you! You can find the entire route here.

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Step into the world of Van Gogh (39 km)

Brabant life and landscape were the source of inspiration for master artist Vincent van Gogh. Vincent regularly visited Eindhoven where he gave painting lessons to three students. At that time he also bought his painting materials there and had lithographs printed in Eindhoven. In total, the Van Gogh cycle route is approximately 435 kilometers long, divided over 10 cycle routes! This Van Gogh cycling route takes you past the Van Gogh highlights in Eindhoven and takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Photo: VisitBrabant

Tour of the Dommel watermills (17.3 km)

Exchange the busy traffic for nature, peace and relaxation during a tour of the Dommel watermills. With this route you cycle straight from the city into the Dommeldal! The Dommel is a small river in North Brabant and flows straight through Eindhoven. Cycle for 1.5 hours past old water mills, beautiful nature, colorful fields and a historic hamlet. Discover the Dommelse watermills tour here and cycle from junction to junction.

About Philips' heritage (16.5 km)

Philips brought light to Eindhoven about 125 years ago! The old Philips site was previously also called the Forbidden City. Nowadays you will find trendy tents and shops in the old Philips factory buildings. Pedal back in time to the history of Philips during a cycle route through the city of light in Eindhoven! View the Philips route here.

Brave the landscape on the Groote Heide (24 km)

Escape the hustle and bustle of the center and find yourself in an oasis of peace on the Groote Heide. De Groote Heide/Leenderheide is part of an extensive nature reserve that is located on a contiguous sand ridge between Eindhoven and the Belgian Achel. During this route you cycle past beautiful coniferous trees. Did you know that the forest is populated by foxes, wild boars and hares, among others? The cycle route takes about 2 hours and can be found here.

Cycling package Bastion Hotel Eindhoven

Did you know that you can book a cycling package at Bastion Hotel Eindhoven? The hotel in Eindhoven is perfect as a starting point for a nice bike ride. Book your cycling package from € 133.50 for 2 people, including breakfast! More information about the package can be found here.