Cycling in Drenthe — Holland's primeval region

This 45 km long route leads from Dwingeloo through the most beautiful natural landscapes of Drenthe. The Dwingelderveld National Park covers the largest wetland in Europe. When the heath flowers in purple in August, the track is especially pretty. But you also cycle through woods and past small lakes… read more

The Drents Museum in the provincial capital of Assen boasts archaeological finds, the oldest boat in the world and prehistoric bog bodies such as the famous girl of Yde. Then you cycle in a southerly direction through the varied landscape with forests, brooks and beautiful panoramas.



A visit to the Kamp… read more

National Park Drents-Friese Wold, after the Veluwe largest contiguous forest area of ​​the Netherlands. But in this national park you cycle not only in the forest, but also past sand drifts and swamps and through the heath with heather lakes.



Along the route are the following areas of the Drents-Friese… read more

On this exciting route with starting point in Emmen is guaranteed no boredom. In southern direction, the bathing lake Ermerstrand offers for a first stopover. Or have a coffee in the idyllic Angerdörfern Sleen with the highest church tower in the province and Noord-Sleen Halt.



There is even more water… read more

The signposted route Heerlijkheid Ruins is named after the former High Glory in ruins. A glory was an independent area with its own jurisdiction, for example, conferred by the Bishop of Utrecht, which in this case belonged to the Lords of Ruins.



The route starts in ruins. Where Mariakirche stands today… read more

This route is for connoisseurs of cyclists. Scottish highland cattle, goats and the nature reserve Fochteloërveen with the great observation tower make the charm of the landscape.



Starting point is at the hotel restaurant Bitter & Zoet in Veenhuizen with the beautiful vegetable, herb and orchards. The… read more

This varied bike ride is ideal for family trips. You cycle across the lowest moorland in the Netherlands and stop in the exciting prison museum of Veenhuizen.



After the start in Norg, an Anger village typical for Drenthe, it goes to Westervelde and immediately to a megalithic tomb. You come through the… read more

This approximately 41-kilometer bike ride takes you to varied striking points of Drenthe.



In the highlands of Drenthe you are offered miles of picturesque landscapes with heath hills, forests and Scottish highland cattle. Of course, the museum village of Orvelte should not be missed on this cycle tour… read more

On this varied bike ride you cycle not only through beautiful nature, but also discover a lot off the bike paths.



Experience Drenthe, for example, from the heights. Climb the lookout tower "Poolshoogte" on the hill near Forst Odoorn. To pause, a stop at the Boomkroonpad (literally treetop path) is recommended… read more