Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 30 road cyclists
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Drentsche Aa
Location: Aa En Hunze, Drenthe, Netherlands
Beautiful strip! The northern part is a bit overgrown in places, but more than fine on 25mm tires. The southern part is nicer, but that results in more bouncing and harder work. ;) An absolute must for lovers of boulders and cobblestones!
April 4, 2021
The longest cobbled strip (not cobblestones of course) in the Netherlands! About 6 km long of bumpy round boulders straight through the area of Staatsbosbeheer (and therefore with the matching name Staatsbos). The boulders are not always clearly visible everywhere ... in various places nature is slowly taking over this cobblestone road. Just like in other places in Drenthe, by the way. Good to cycle on a gravel bike or mtb, but you actually have to go over this with your racing bike ;-)
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March 4, 2021
The longest cobblestone strip in the Netherlands called Staatsbos. The strip is just over 6 km long and runs parallel to the Nije Hemelriek through the forests of the Unesco Geopark de Hondsrug. The north side of the strip contains some overgrown grass and the south side is particularly well placed. A serious highlight for all types of bicycles. Even on a racing bike, this stretch is good to ride if you are not afraid of some bumps
August 13, 2020
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