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Cycling

Texel is a real cycling island, where you have plenty of space to enjoy a lovely bike ride. With over 140 kilometres of cycle paths, you’ll pass through dunes, woods, along the beach, past the Wadden Sea and through charming villages. There’s even a unique stretch of cycle path that runs over the water!

Bike rental on Texel

Whether you’d like a mountain bike, racing bike, electric bike or cargo bike, you can reserve them all through our website.

Bets bikes (shop in Oudeschild)
Van der Linde bicycles (shops in Den Burg, De Koog and De Cocksdorp)
Vermeulen Bikes (shop in Den Hoorn)
Fietsverhuur Veerhaven Texel (shop at the ferry terminal)

Everything about cycling on Texel

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Renting bikes

Once on Texel, you will be itching to explore the island by bicycle. Luckily, there are several bike hire places. VVV Texel gives tips!

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Rent an electric bike on Texel

Want to hire an electric bicycle during your holiday? This is possible at various bicycle hire companies on Texel.

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Hiring a bike at the ferry terminal

Would you like to hire a bike at the Texel ferry terminal, in 't Horntje? Then head to Fietsverhuur Veerhaven!

Hiring a special bike on Texel

Looking for a special or adapted bike, or a mobility scooter? You can hire these on Texel at Vermeulen Bikes in Den Hoorn!

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Rent a bike on Texel

There are various cycle hire companies on Texel. Want to see which one is closest to your accommodation? Then take a quick look!

More Texel cycling tips

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Bike trails

Want to go cycling? How about the Lammetjesroute (Lamb cycle route) in spring or Jan Wolkersroute? Cycle routes are available to buy at VVV Texel.

The best cycling and hiking routes with children

Discover the best cycling and hiking routes for the whole family.

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5 fun places to check out by bike

Are you coming to cycle on Texel? Then read our five tips for fun cycling trips!

Cycle junction network at Texel

The cycle junction network on Texel consists of 57 junctions. With the cycle route network you determine your route and the number of kilometers.

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Cycling on Texel with the dog

Cycling with the dog on Texel? You can do so by hiring a dog bike trailer or dog carrier bike! There are wide cycle paths, so you can easily go anywhere.

Mountain biking

For avid mountain bikers, there is an 8 km long route on Texel through the forest area De Dennen. Are you coming to experience the island on the MTB?

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