Outdoor Achterhoek: Mountain biking in De Graafschap
Mountain Biking Collection by Outdoor Achterhoek
8 routes
10:03 h
145 km
420 m
Discover the Achterhoek on a mountain bike, where hundreds of kilometers of challenging routes await to be explored. From winding singletracks to wide sandy paths, this route Collection in the De Graafschap region, heart of the Achterhoek, has it all. Set out and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and the excitement of adventure.
Start your discovery journey through De Graafschap on a bike with the mountain bike route Gorssel-Noord, a perfect introduction with its abundance of sand and gravel paths through the forests around Joppe and Gorssel. For a bigger challenge, add the Gorssel-Zuid route, which takes you through beautiful forests and heathlands, with challenging singletracks for the adventurous riders. Enthusiasts can be guided by the breathtaking Lochem route, with steep elevation changes and winding paths through the National Landscape De Graafschap.
No worries about permits - all routes are freely accessible, but a voluntary contribution for maintenance is appreciated and benefits the Stichting MTB Achterhoek. For more information about routes, bike rental and arrangements, visit outdoorachterhoek.nl. Grab your bike, feel the adrenaline and explore the beauty of the Achterhoek on two wheels.
This Collection is part of a bundle of mountain bike and gravel bike routes through the Achterhoek. Also check out the Collections Mountain biking in Winterswijk (komoot.com/nl-nl/collection/2555060/-outdoor-achterhoek-mountainbiken-in-winterswijk) and Mountain biking in Doetinchem (komoot.com/nl-nl/collection/2555062/-outdoor-achterhoek-mountainbiken-in-doetinchem) for even more cycling fun.
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13.5km
13.3km/h
10m
10m
IntermediateIntermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Mountain bike route Ruurlo takes you through the forests around Ruurlo in the Achterhoek. No less than eight of the fourteen kilometres are single track. The highlight of the route is the rabatten forest where you cross the deep rabatten over 12 bridges within 200 metres. Unique in the Netherlands! The…
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12.2km
15.8km/h
50m
50m
EasyEasy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.Mountain bike route Gorssel-Noord itself does not have any single tracks and is often combined with route Gorssel-Zuid, which does have single tracks. Due to the many sand and gravel roads, the route is very suitable for novice mountain bikers and gravel bikers.
Starting location
Restaurant de Zessprong…
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12.5km
16.2km/h
40m
40m
EasyEasy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.The Zutphen mountain bike route, on the east side of the Hanseatic city of Zutphen in the Achterhoek, offers a nice combination of gravel roads and some single tracks, making it suitable for both novice mountain bikers and gravel bikers. With a length of 12.5 kilometers, the route starts at the Vordenseweg…
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29.9km
13.3km/h
110m
110m
IntermediateIntermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.The Vorden MTB route treats you to beautiful and challenging single tracks, alternating with wide dirt roads, that meander between Vorden and Lochem. The red arrows show you the way through the enchanting wooded landscape of the Grote Veld.
This trail, located in the De Graafschap National Landscape…
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16.6km
15.8km/h
40m
40m
IntermediateIntermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.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 leads through the scenic landscape of the Achterhoek, past forests in Ruurlo and…
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21.9km
12.7km/h
130m
130m
ExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.The Lochem mountain bike route challenges you with an exciting course full of beautiful single tracks and steep elevation differences, located in the breathtaking De Graafschap National Landscape. You will cycle through dense forests, winding hedgerows and lush ditch banks, with the Lochemse Berg as…
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18.4km
14.7km/h
20m
20m
EasyEasy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.Mountain bike route Gorssel-Zuid runs between the beautiful forests and heathland between Almen, Eefde and Gorssel. A good mix of sand and gravel roads to make speed and challenging single tracks.
Starting locations
De Zessprong, Dortherdijk 6, 7215 LC Joppe
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19.7km
16.2km/h
20m
20m
EasyEasy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.This route takes you through the forests outside Ruurlo towards Landgoed Kieftskamp. The route is suitable for both beginners and advanced mountain bikers.
Route markings
The route is marked with wooden poles with the international MTB sign in black (triangle with 2 circles underneath)
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Collection Stats
- Activities8
- Distance145 km
- Duration10:03 h
- Elevation420 m
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