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Col du VAM – The VAM Train loop from Spier

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Col du VAM – The VAM Train loop from Spier

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5.0

(1)

27

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Col du VAM – The VAM Train loop from Spier

01:00

18.0km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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After 7.85 km for 172 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 8.02 km for 153 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 8.18 km for 88 m

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After 8.26 km for 300 m

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After 8.56 km for 217 m

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After 8.88 km for 594 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 9.50 km for 533 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 10.0 km for 172 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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4.59 km

Wijster Train Hijacking 1975 Memorial Board

Highlight • Historical Site

From the railway crossing slightly to the north, the train hijacking took place in Wijster from December 2 to December 14, 1975. More information can be found on the information board at the level crossing.

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8.83 km

VAM Hill (Highest Point of Drenthe)

Highlight • Summit

Nice area for walking and cycling

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8.85 km

Col du VAM

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Highest mountain in Drenthe

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8.86 km

Shimano Maintenance Station Col du VAM

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Not enough air (in your tires) to pop up nicely? Forgotten Imbus set? SOS pole to the rescue!

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9.11 km

13% descent at VAM-berg

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A very fast descent, with good asphalt; I tapped the 60. You can let the bike roll out nicely at the bottom of the descent.

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12.8 km

The VAM Train

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2 old train sets on display as a reminder of the VAM train

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

2.34 km

Surfaces

10.6 km

6.68 km

768 m

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