With so many potential routes for a bike ride around IJsselmeer, it’s tough to know where to start. That’s why we’ve collected our best routes for you; to help you easily experience the best of this lake. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to find your perfect cycle route around IJsselmeer.

Last updated: October 7, 2025

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1. Rondoostpolder – Flevoland

133km

07:31

110m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. Nijlânn mill – De Waag Workum loop from Stavoren

35.7km

02:09

30m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Oude Binnenhaven Medemblik – IJsselmeer near Wervershoof loop from Medemblik

20.3km

01:12

20m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Lemmer Town Center and Canals – Lemmer Harbor loop from Stavoren

68.0km

03:57

80m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Nijlânn mill – Grote Visfontein Stavoren loop from Piaam

70.9km

04:03

50m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around IJsselmeer

1. Rondoostpolder – Flevoland

2. Nijlânn mill – De Waag Workum loop from Stavoren

3. Oude Binnenhaven Medemblik – IJsselmeer near Wervershoof loop from Medemblik

4. Lemmer Town Center and Canals – Lemmer Harbor loop from Stavoren

5. Nijlânn mill – Grote Visfontein Stavoren loop from Piaam

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