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IJsselmeer

IJsselmeer

The best MTB trails around IJsselmeer

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Looking for the best mountain biking routes around IJsselmeer? Then browse our collection of mtb rides around this beautiful lake in Friesland below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Stavoren Harbor – Lemmer Harbor loop from Stavoren	Intermediate 03:21 61.5km
Koopmanspolder Nature Reserve – De Weelen loop from Medemblik	Intermediate 02:18 44.8km
Grote Kerk Schagen – Friedrich Wilhelm Bridge loop from Medemblik	Expert 06:50 132km
Hindeloopen – Haanmeer loop from Stavoren	Easy 01:38 31.2km

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Stavoren Harbor – Lemmer Harbor loop from Stavoren
03:21
61.5km
18.3km/h
80m
80m
Intermediate
4.7
(3)
32
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Koopmanspolder Nature Reserve – De Weelen loop from Medemblik
02:18
44.8km
19.5km/h
40m
40m
Intermediate
4.2
(13)
50
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Grote Kerk Schagen – Friedrich Wilhelm Bridge loop from Medemblik
06:50
132km
19.3km/h
120m
120m
Expert
24
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hindeloopen – Haanmeer loop from Stavoren
01:38
31.2km
19.1km/h
40m
40m
Easy
5.0
(1)
18
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Starting point MTB route Dijkgatbos – Hendrik's Path (Oosterkwelweg) loop from Medemblik

02:26

41.6km

17.1km/h

50m

50m

Intermediate

5.0

(1)

12

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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