The Sahara (Ommen) – Eerde Castle loop from Vilsteren

Netherlands

Overijssel

Dalfsen

The Sahara (Ommen) – Eerde Castle loop from Vilsteren

Hard

4.7

(22)

185

riders

The Sahara (Ommen) – Eerde Castle loop from Vilsteren

02:57

49.0km

70m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Vecht- en Beneden-Reggegebied

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.39 km

View of the Vecht River and the mill in Ommen

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In the center of Vechtdal lies the old Hanseatic city of Ommen. Originally, Ommen is a settlement near a shallow part of the river Vecht, which originated around 1100. The …

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4.53 km

Bridge over the Vecht (Ommen)

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Bridge at Ommen with a great stone bench in the middle to enjoy the view.

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14.7 km

The Sahara (Ommen)

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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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14.8 km

Sahara of Ommen

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You can also go hiking here.

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18.6 km

Eerde Castle

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Eerde Castle, with its double canals and two buildings on either side, radiates the wealth and power of its former owners. It is decorated with beautiful details on the facade …

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19.5 km

Landgoed Eerde

Nature Reserve

28.1 km

Double Trail Nieuwe Hammerweg

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Fantastic double runner! Nice to avoid the Nieuwe Hammerweg.

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29.4 km

Landgoed Junne

Nature Reserve

34.2 km

View of the Vecht at the Junne weir

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The weir in Junne is about 100 years old. In recent years, heavy traffic has passed over the bridge that is on top of the weir, causing cracks in the …

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34.3 km

Junne Weir and Lock

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dam on the overijsselse fights. Nice piece to cycle along on the way to the Lemelerberg or Holterberg.

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49.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

9.74 km

6.76 km

1.55 km

1.06 km

383 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

12.7 km

9.11 km

6.24 km

850 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

7°C

63 %

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Comments

June 13, 2024,Alweer om Omm'n 🚴

Found route on Komoot, don't know from who, but thanks anyway for the route👍
In my opinion, the northern part still offers room for improvement, it is a lot of asphalt and a lot of straight ahead. But otherwise a top route.

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