The Sahara (Ommen) – View of the Lemelerberg Heath loop from Den Ham

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The Sahara (Ommen) – View of the Lemelerberg Heath loop from Den Ham

Moderate

4.7

(58)

300

riders

The Sahara (Ommen) – View of the Lemelerberg Heath loop from Den Ham

02:26

42.4km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Vecht- en Beneden-Reggegebied

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7.17 km

Boswachterij Ommen

Nature Reserve

8.60 km

The Sahara (Ommen)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A large sandy area in the middle of the forest. Fun for kids to play and build huts. The hills are fun for children to roll off.

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8.70 km

Sahara of Ommen

Highlight • Natural

You can also go hiking here.

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8.99 km

Forest trail in Vecht- en Beneden-Reggegebied

Highlight • Forest

9.04 km

Vecht and Lower Regge Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

This bike path is a 1m wide track with concrete slabs that meanders through a forest area. It's fun to drive this section of track.

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16.5 km

White Wooden Bridge Over the Reest

Highlight • Bridge

16.5 km

Giethemer Church Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice little bridge, part of a cycling route towards Ommen. Nice place, but the path is narrow... no racing but only touring here :)

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20.7 km

The heathland near Lemelerberg has not been designated as a Natura 2000 area without reason! This heathland landscape alternates between sandy spots, herbaceous areas, heath fields, juniper thickets, fens and …

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