This gravel route takes you to the rural area south of Aalten. "The rolling landscape, the greenery, the farms and wide dirt roads make this gravel ride a gem," says Christiaan Warger of Gravelrides.cc. Is 80 km a bit too far? On the route page you will also find 'Gravel route Aalten' of 62 km.



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The MTB route Zieuwent (gravel) is an extensive route of 58.90 kilometers near Lichtenvoorde, with no less than 70% of the paths and roads leading over the unpaved roads of the Achterhoek. This gravel route is an important part of the Achterhoek mountain bike route network and can easily be linked to… read more

The 47 kilometer gravel route through the beautiful bocage landscape of the Winterswijk National Landscape offers a great experience for cyclists. With 90% unpaved roads, it is a perfect route to enjoy the natural beauty of the region. The route can be followed via the well-known MTB signage with green… read more

The Varsseveld mountain bike route extends over a distance of 22 kilometers and takes you through the beautiful nature reserves of Vennebulten, located east of Varsseveld, and Noorderbroek. This area, around the charming Achterhoekse Varsseveld, is characterized by a relatively flat landscape with modest… read more

The Borculo MTB route offers an introduction to the beautiful Achterhoek scenic landscape, with many sand and gravel roads that are suitable for novice mountain bikers and gravel bikers. Marked with green arrows, the route runs through the scenic landscape of the Achterhoek, past forests in Ruurlo and… read more

This 71 km route not only takes you to the 'open-air museum' Montferland, with rolling forests and historic eye-catchers, but also allows you to gain extra altitude meters on the Eltenberg (Germany). The route also takes you over long sandy strips along the Rijnstrangen and the forests near Wehl. For… read more

The first part of the route, starting in Lochem, takes you to the Het Grote Veld nature reserve. You head north and pass the Gorsselse Heide. Via villages such as Epse and Joppe you pass through the countryside of Laren and Ampsen. When you have crossed the Twentekanaal for the second time, you can prepare… read more

This 86 km gravel route goes through the Achterhoek municipality of Berkelland with many old church paths. "A wonderful route with many narrow paths along beautiful old farms. A route that you should definitely cycle at least once," says Christiaan Warger of Gravelrides.cc



Along the way you will enjoy… read more

The 62 km long gravel route near Aalten takes you across farmland, wide dirt roads and several old church paths. To enjoy! Download the GPX and hit the road. Would you like to cycle a longer distance from Aalten? Then choose the 'Gravel Route Aalten' of 80 km.



Starting location

Restaurant 't Noorden, Lichtenvoordsestraatweg… read more

This gravel route starts in Lochem and takes you directly along the north side of the Lochemse Berg, part of the De Graafschap National Landscape. Via the beautiful scenic landscape for which the region is known, you arrive at the Beekvliet and Stelkampsveld nature reserves, where you will also encounter… read more

This gravel route starts in Lochem and largely passes through the De Graafschap National Landscape in the Achterhoek and takes you directly along the north side of the Het Grote Veld nature reserve.



You pass the Twente Canal and cross the Berkel river twice, which used to function as an important trading… read more

This 18 km gravel route mainly covers wide dirt roads and old cart tracks around Questionnder.



This gravel route is like a spider in the web of the Achterhoek mountain bike route network. This route can easily be expanded with the gravel route Groenlo, Winterswijk and/or Zieuwent.



The route is marked with… read more

This gravel route goes through the Achterhoek municipalities of Aalten, Doetinchem, Oude IJsselstreek and Bronckhorst and has a wide variety of sand, gravel and church paths.



Download the GPX file via Komoot or the Outdoor Achterhoek website and put it in your bicycle navigation.



From De Radstake you dive… read more

This GPX route can be started at Restaurant Het Noorden in Aalten, but can also be done at De Twee Bruggen in Miste (Winterswijk). There is ample parking. And afterwards you can refuel on the terrace or in the restaurant. The route first goes through the authentic coulisse landscape of National Landscape… read more

Enjoy this gently rolling gravel route with no less than 72% unpaved roads in the Achterhoek coulisse landscape. Via the many farming hamlets of Aalten and Winterswijk you cross several green border crossings with Germany several times. 



You can start at Het Noorden van Aalten (hetnoorden.nl), Vakantiepark… read more

This 27km gravel route largely goes through the municipality of Berkelland. You cycle on gravel paths past villages and farms where you sometimes feel like you've gone back in time. The route goes over the gently rolling Needse Berg.



Colour arrows

The route is marked with poles with the MTB sign in blue… read more