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Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Fortress Bourtange loop from Musselkanaal

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Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Fortress Bourtange loop from Musselkanaal

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5.0

(2)

312

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Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Fortress Bourtange loop from Musselkanaal

04:00

87.1km

110m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 57.2 km for 14 m

After 71.0 km for 10 m

After 74.1 km for 14 m

After 86.2 km for 16 m

After 87.1 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

36.2 km

Wedde Castle

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“De Burcht van Wedde” from 1360 has a glorious past, but after the recent thorough restoration, the castle was given a more peaceful function: a restaurant and a children's hotel. …

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2

51.8 km

Bourtange Fortress Windmill

Highlight • Monument

The fortress with all its sights is always worth a visit.

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3

51.8 km

Red Bridges of Bourtange Fortress

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Bourtange Fortress is located near the German border in beautiful Westerwolde. It is an incomparable historical defensive structure.

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4

51.9 km

View of the Windmill in Bourtange

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5

51.9 km

Fortress Bourtange

Highlight • Historical Site

great impressions of an old, restored fortress

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6

52.0 km

't Oal Kroegie

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In the heart of the Vesting Bourtange lies this honest pub with friendly service, delicious coffee and homemade cakes. The rest of the menu is also good to read. Recommended!!

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7

64.6 km

Werkverschaffing Monument and Picnic Area East Groningen

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Perfect place for a break

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8

71.1 km

Bridge Over the Ruiten-Aa Canal

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B

87.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

31.8 km

2.93 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.8 km

34.5 km

5.37 km

303 m

242 m

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Wednesday 8 July

23°C

15°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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