Four-day cycling route Nijmegen

The Four Days Cycling Route is a special cycling tour for anyone who wants to experience the atmosphere of the famous Nijmegen Four Days Marches. During this route, you will cycle past parts of the area where thousands of walkers take part in the Four Days Marches every year.

The route takes you from the center of Nijmegen through the hilly landscape of the Rijk van Nijmegen. Along the way, you will cycle past well-known places such as Berg en Dal and Groesbeek, where parts of the Four Days Marches walking route also pass.

The region around Nijmegen is known for its rolling hills, forests, and beautiful nature. This makes this cycling route interesting not only because of the Four Days Marches, but also because of the beautiful landscape.

With a distance of approximately 40 kilometers, this Four Days Cycling Route is ideal for a relaxing bike ride from Nijmegen.

Overview of the bike route

Distance: approximately 40 kilometers
Starting point: Nijmegen city center
Duration: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
Type of route: nature and hill route
Suitable for: city bike, e-bike, and road bike

The route includes a few gentle climbs, especially in the area around Berg en Dal and Groesbeek.

Directions Four Days Cycling Route

The Four Days Cycling Route starts in the center of Nijmegen. From here, you cycle towards the Waal River and the area where the start and finish of the Nijmegen Four Days Marches take place every year.

From Nijmegen, the route heads towards Berg en Dal. This area is known for its hilly landscape and is also part of the Four Days Marches walking routes.

From Berg en Dal, you continue cycling towards Groesbeek. Along the way, you will pass forests, nature reserves, and beautiful viewpoints over the Rijk van Nijmegen.

Groesbeek plays an important role during the Four Days Marches and is a popular place every year where walkers are cheered on by the public.

After Groesbeek, the route continues along rural roads back towards Nijmegen. Along the way, you will cycle through peaceful nature reserves and past open fields.

The last part of the route runs via Berg en Dal back to Nijmegen, where the tour ends in the city center.

Highlights of the Four Days Cycling Route

During this bike route, you will pass several special places:

The center of Nijmegen and the starting point of the Four Days Marches
The hilly landscape of Berg en Dal
The forests around Groesbeek
The area of the famous Zevenheuvelenweg (Seven Hills Road)
Views over the Rijk van Nijmegen

The combination of nature, history, and the Four Days Marches event makes this a unique cycling tour around Nijmegen.

Best time for this cycling route

The Four Days Cycling Route is beautiful to cycle all year round. In summer, you can cycle the route around the time of the Nijmegen Four Days Marches and the Four Days Marches Festival.

During this period, the city is bustling with activity and you can experience the special atmosphere of this world-famous event.

This route is also beautiful in spring and fall because of the forests and nature surrounding Berg en Dal.

Rent a bike for this route

Would you like to cycle the Four Days Marches route but don't have your own bike with you? Then you can easily rent a bike in Nijmegen.

From the center, you can cycle directly to Berg en Dal and Groesbeek, where large parts of the Four Days Marches routes run.

Our city bikes and electric bikes are perfect for this route. With an e-bike, you can comfortably enjoy the hilly surroundings and beautiful nature.

Simply book online and discover one of the most famous routes around Nijmegen.