Netherlands 25: Loop ride from Duinrell to Scheveningen

I had some spare time and the was sun shining. So I decided to head out on a ride to Scheveningen, the seaside town in Den Haag, southwest of Duinrell. This is somewhere we’ve been a few times in the past, but not actually that many. Last time was during our 2024 trip, as part of a ride to Den Haag and Madurodam.

One of Den Haag’s districts, Scheveningen is a large, busy seaside resort, filled with bars, a pier, casino and attractions. It’s very different to seaside near Duinrell at Wassenaarse Slag.

Watch full-length video at normal speed Loop ride from Duinrell to Scheveningen

Besides the attractive promenade, Scheveningen also features fantastic cycle paths, making it a pleasure to ride along the seafront. There’s also lots of cycle parking, meaning there’s somewhere to park your bike, wherever you choose to stop.

Like during our 2024 trip, significant construction work was still under way on the building of a new dike. The dike has been constructed as part of the new promenade. This will offer multiple layers of defence against storms. The beach itself has also been raised and extended.

Riding to Scheveningen

Setting off from Duinrell, I decided to ride the dune route across to Scheveningen. This starts along the path to the beach at Wassenaarse Slag. Then, you turn off and onto the dune path that runs roughly parallel to the sea.

This is roughly the same route as the one to Madurodam, which I covered in 2024. It consists of a largely paved path for most of the route, with a loose gravel walking path running alongside.

On a sunny day like this, it’s such a joy to ride along here. The path undulates across the dunes, giving some variation to the ride. It offers great views across to the sea and Den Haag in the distance.

At Watertoren and Pompstation Scheveningen (water tower and pumping station) the route diverges from the one to Madurodam. I took a right turn to head to Scheveningen. I was now riding along Harstenhoekweg, which would take me to the outskirts of the town.

I started riding along Gevers Deynootweg. This is the main street through Scheveningen that runs parallel to the seafront. Continuing along there, I made my way towards the beach, turning right onto Scheveningseslag.

Zwolsestraat — At the end of Harstenhoekweg

At the beach in Scheveningen

Arriving at the seafront, I made my way along Strandweg, which is the road that runs next to the beach. The cycle path that runs on here is fantastic. It’s wide and smooth bidirectional path, with an asphalt surface that’s a pleasure to ride on.

You’ll not have any issue finding somewhere to park your bike, there’s tons of cycle parking all along the seafront. So wherever you fancy stopping on there, you’ll find somewhere to park up.

I made my way to the end, where Beach Stadium The Hague is, as well as a new car park. Like in Katwijk-aan-Zee, the dunes were excavated to build the car park here. At the time I was there, the sand hadn’t been placed on top of the car park to cover it.

I made my way back along the seafront, looking for a place to stop and grab some refreshments. I picked up a cold drink and ice cream and found a bench to relax. From there, I enjoyed the views out to sea, while watching the world go by.

I didn’t have that much time to linger, so I didn’t get to explore further. Instead, it was time to head back to Duinrell.

De Huilende Reus sculpture — Scheveningseslag

Riding back to Duinrell

Setting off from the beach, I decided as I typically do, to take a different route on the way back. Initially, this involved riding back along Gevers Deynootweg and Zwolsestraat, passing Scheveningen Prison.

Instead of heading back into the dunes, I carried on onto Maurits Kiekpad. This path follows the route from Zwolsestraat. Then it turns left and passes the NATO Communications and Information Agency building with all the flags outside.

NATO Communications and Information Agency

The route continues onto a bridge over the N440. It is followed by a cycle path between some sports fields and a golf club, called Buurtweg. The path then goes over the N440 again on another bridge.

After the second bridge, I carried on along Buurtweg, which then turns into Groot Haesebroekseweg. I was now on the outskirts of Wassenaar as I continued straight. The road became Jagerslaan and then Storm van ‘s-Gravesandeweg.