12 km marked singletrack in the city forest.

• Beginner-friendly
• Mostly flat with small berms and rooty sections
• Tram 25 or Metro 50 to get there

8 km loop in north Amsterdam – urban-MTB feel.

• Some technical features (drops, jumps)
• Free flow direction

The big one: 250+ km of MTB routes on Utrecht's hills.

• Most famous: Den Treek route (40 km)
• Train 30 min to Amersfoort, then ride

National park with permitted MTB routes – more elevation and proper singletrack.

• Train 1 hr to Arnhem

Hardtail and full-suspension MTBs – Trek, Specialized brands.

• €35–55/day
• Helmet and lock included

MTB-specialised with on-demand suspension setup.

Casual MTB for light off-road – not for technical trails.

Electric mountain bikes – Bosch motors, 80–100 km range. Ideal for Utrechtse Heuvelrug.

Only ride MTB-marked routes (orange/red signs).

• Walking/hiking trails are off-limits for bikes

• Yield to hikers ALWAYS
• Yield to horse riders
• Pass with greeting

• Stay on marked tracks
• Don't skid (damages roots)
• Carry trash out

Avoid trails after heavy rain – tracks rut easily in clay soil.

Drying trails, fresh greens, ideal grip.

Dusty but fast – early morning rides recommended.

Best season: golden leaves, perfect grip, fewer crowds.

Cold but ridable – frozen trails are great if no snow.

• Helmet mandatory (most rentals provide)
• Gloves recommended
• Hydration pack (no fountains on trails)
• Mini-pump + spare tube

• Emergency 112
• Most trails have cell coverage
• Ride in pairs on technical trails

NS trains: €7.90 day pass for bikes, allowed outside peak hours.

• MTB Routes app for Dutch trails
• Komoot also works
• Trail markings reliable on signed routes