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Motorcycling in Utrecht

Utrecht is the smallest province of our country but is a centrally located province for motorcyclists to discover beautiful routes. You regularly drive along beautiful rivers, castles and historic cities like Amersfoort and the provincial capital Utrecht. The province of Utrecht has versatile nature where you as motorcyclists can enjoy. The Utrechtse Heuvelrug is one of the largest nature reserves in our country. Ride along the banks of the Linge and discover the country houses and castles. Take a look at the Vinkeveense or Loosdrechtse plassen for a drink by the water!

Rent a motorcycle in Utrecht

Motoshare makes it possible, together with OHRA, ANWB and KNMV, to rent a motorcycle from a private person in Utrecht. As a renter you choose from unique motorcycles from private owners who like to introduce you to the beauty of their province and the character of their motorcycle.

Things to do in Utrecht on a motorcycle

The west of the province of Utrecht is part of the Green Heart. This is the area in the Randstad (the urban conurbation in the west of the Netherlands) where you can enjoy the largest national landscape in the country, close to the big cities. Motorcycling in Utrecht means enjoying routes through vast meadows, peat bogs and along lakes and meandering rivers. We list the highlights in the province of Utrecht for you:

Top three motorcycle destinations in Utrecht

Visit castles on your motorcycle

In the province of Utrecht, there are over one hundred castles. Some are no more than ruins, others are fully restored. You'll regularly encounter the following three castles on your motorcycle. They are beautifully restored and definitely worth a visit:1. Amerongen Castle2. De Haar Castle in Haarzuilens3. Stadskasteel Oudean (with brewery)

The cathedral tower is the pride and joy of the city of Utrecht. Park your motorcycle at the foot of the tower and climb the 465 steps to a height of over 112 meters. Here you have a breathtaking view of the entire city and the region. Then have a cup of coffee on a terrace next to the Dom Tower and don't forget to take a nice motorcycle selfie!

Amersfoort by bike

Amersfoort is a well-preserved medieval city with sturdy city gates and a thick wall around the old center. The wall houses from the 13th century are the best known sights of the city, but don't forget to take a picture of yourself with your motorcycle in front of the Amersfoort Kei.

Events for motorcyclists in Utrecht

Motorcycle Fair

Every year in February, all motorcycle enthusiasts gather in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. Here, the motorcycle fair is held. In several halls in the Jaarbeurs complex, you will find all brands with their latest models, travel organizations, motorcycle clubs, clothing, tools and all kinds of information about renting, buying and insuring motorcycles. Look for the dates this year on the site of the Motorbeurs Utrecht.

Motorcycle routes in Utrecht

Utrecht is a fine province for a ride on the motorcycle. The province is centrally located in our country, so you can drive from almost anywhere in the Netherlands to the province for a day of motorcycling. Utrecht means space and lots of nature. National Park De Utrechtse Heuvelrug covers a large part of the province. We put a number of beautiful routes through the smallest province of our country in a row.Our three favorite routes

1. Around Utrecht

The nicest way to get to know the province is this 194-kilometre round trip. The route starts in Elst in the far southeast of Utrecht. You'll get to know the Utrecht Ridge, but also the Loosdrecht Lakes, and you'll follow the meandering Lek River from Schoonhoven back to Elst by motorcycle.

Downloadable here

2. Heuvelrugroute

This route is less than 100 kilometers and can easily be done in a morning or afternoon. You will ride through the beautiful landscape of the Utrecht Ridge and the lateral moraine landscape of Het Gooi.

You can download it here

3. Gooi and Vecht route

On the border of the provinces of North Holland and Utrecht lies the Gooi region. In combination with the Vecht region of Utrecht, this area offers a beautiful 137-kilometre route. You ride through the green surroundings of Hilversum, Blaricum and Laren but you also drive along the Gooi Lake and the route takes you on the most beautiful small roads around the Vinkeveen lakes.

You can download it here

Grabbing a terrace in Utrecht on the way by motorcycle

What could be better, at the end of a day of motorcycling, than to relax on a terrace. Enjoying a drink, watching and being watched and having a nice chat. The terrace is important for motorcyclists. We list our favorite motorcycle terraces in Utrecht.

Top 5 motorcycle terraces in Utrecht

Tapperij De Zwijger in Houten

Cosy café in the center of Houten with a lovely terrace. Enjoy a cup of coffee, a drink, extensive bittergarnitures, a nice lunch and / or a delicious dinner.

Key West Beachhouse in Utrecht

Very special; this terrace is located on the sandy beach of the Haarrijnse Plas in the city of Utrecht. Large terrace (one hundred seats) overlooking the water. That's lounging by the sea in the middle of the country!

Klein Zwitserland in Driebergen

Here you can enjoy the most delicious pancakes and a drink on the large terrace. The restaurant is situated on a hill so you have a beautiful view of the forest. Easily accessible!

Ponthoeve in Vianen

De Ponthoeve is situated on the Lek in Vianen. This former farmhouse is now a fine restaurant with a magnificent roof terrace facing south where you can enjoy the view of the water.

More info: ponthoeve.nl

Ledig Erf in Utrecht

This café is located on the most beautiful square in Utrecht: the Ledig Erf. In the heart of the city, between the Singel and the Oudegracht, you will find a beautiful terrace between beautiful old trees where fun events are regularly organized.

More info: ledigerf.nl

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