Hidden spots and pure idyll – cycling through Overijssel province

Bike Touring Collection by Overijssel

Tours

27:13 h

287 mi

3,725 ft

The Dutch province of Overijssel is no longer an insider tip among cyclists. Both visitors and residents agree that the region, which borders Germany, offers sublime riding. Framed between the vast IJsselmeer lake, the IJssel river and the rolling hills of the Veluwe, this wonderful landscape truly is a slice of bike touring paradise.

With cycle paths and a well-coordinated network of routes, you have the ideal conditions for a good time on two wheels. In this Collection, we share nine fabulous Tours to idyllic and hidden spots. These rides reveal a totally new side to this popular cycling region.

Getting to the starting points of the beautiful Tours in this Collection is super easy as they are all a stone's throw from the densely populated Ruhr region in the Netherlands and the Münsterland region of Germany. But, even if you're coming from further away, the area is easy and quick to reach. For example, the eastern part of the Netherlands has a great railway network with ICE connections to Arnhem and Deventer.

Once you arrive at your destination, historic Hanseatic towns, picturesque villages, idyllic river meadows, secluded nature parks and of course – typical of Holland – picturesque canals, ancient windmills and cosy little harbours await you. Take your time, roll leisurely along the finely paved cycle paths and enjoy the charm of the Overijssel province.

Would you like to cycle through Overijssel in the footsteps of the Hanseatic League? Then take a look at the Dutch Hanseatic cities: komoot.de/collection/1033534/Neun-Hansestädte-Neun-Perlen-im-Osten-der-Niederlande.

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Tours & Highlights

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Weerribben-Wieden loop – Overijssel
02:19
25.1 mi
10.8 mph
150 ft
150 ft
Ferry
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
On this bike tour you cross the Weerribben-Wieden National Park. It is the largest contiguous peat bog area in northwestern Europe. The starting point of this 40-kilometer round tour is the village of Giethoorn, which is also called "the Venice of the North". The tour takes you along canals, (smaller…
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Kampen-Zwolle Hanseatic loop – Overijssel
02:29
26.8 mi
10.8 mph
225 ft
250 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Zwolle and Kampen are two important Hanseatic cities on the IJssel. The glorious history of the medieval Hanseatic League has left many traces here. On the Hanseatic Round you can discover these traces with your own eyes.

In the Middle Ages, merchants traveled the seas on small cogs to trade with many…
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Dalfsen-Ommen loop – Overijssel
02:26
25.5 mi
10.5 mph
375 ft
375 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The approximately 40-kilometer circuit takes you on beautiful bike paths and a flat stretch from Dalfsen to the Hanseatic city of Ommen and back. You will pass many beautiful castles, mills and charming villages.

It starts in Dalfsen, a pretty village on the banks of the Vecht with an interesting history…
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Through the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park – Overijssel
03:47
38.6 mi
10.2 mph
875 ft
850 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
The almost 60-kilometer circuit takes you through the beautiful De Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park.

Wide, open and very quiet. This is De Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park. One of the largest closed heathland areas in Europe is located here. If you take the circular route by bike, you can also expect…
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Vechte Valley Route from Ommen to Zwolle – Overijssel
02:31
26.6 mi
10.6 mph
350 ft
350 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Vechtetalroute follows the river of the same name for 223 kilometers from its source to the mouth and leads through idyllic floodplain landscapes, past windmills and water castles and along dead straight canals. On this tour you cycle through small, typically Dutch villages on (also typically Dutch…
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Around Zwolle – Overijssel
02:18
24.8 mi
10.8 mph
325 ft
325 ft
Expert
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
The historic Hanseatic city of Zwolle is located very close to the IJsselmeer, but it is anything but old-fashioned: its medieval city center with its historic facades and narrow streets stands in a refreshing contrast to many cultural treasures, but also modern hotels and restaurants that are perfect…
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By ferry from Heerde to Olst – Overijssel
03:27
37.2 mi
10.8 mph
400 ft
400 ft
Ferry
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
This tour takes you through the Dutch town of Heerde, which is beautifully embedded between the forest areas of the Veluwe in the west and the IJssel in the east. This almost 60-kilometer route follows exactly this route and takes you past real "jewels" and beautiful natural highlights of the region…
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Reggedal Route – Overijssel
05:29
58.3 mi
10.6 mph
725 ft
750 ft
Expert
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Regge is a short tributary of the Vechte, which rises on the Westerflier estate near Diepenheim and from here meanders happily towards its confluence with the Vechte near Ommen. The beautiful Reggedal cycle path winds its way through the magnificent nature, which owes its beauty above all to the…
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Six Castles Route – Overijssel
02:26
24.1 mi
9.9 mph
300 ft
300 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Six in one go: You can discover six castles and mansions around the cozy little town of Diepenheim. Interesting exhibitions or just a short walk through the idyllic gardens allow you to immerse yourself in the exciting past of the region. But nature lovers will also get their money's worth: the idyllic…
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