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Sahara Sand Drift (Ommen) – Besthmenerveen loop from Ommen

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Sahara Sand Drift (Ommen) – Besthmenerveen loop from Ommen

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Sahara Sand Drift (Ommen) – Besthmenerveen loop from Ommen

02:53

24.6km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Vecht- en Beneden-Reggegebied

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Start point

Train Station

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17.7 km

Sahara of Ommen

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful landscape with lots of sand

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17.9 km

Sahara Sand Drift (Ommen)

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This is a breathtaking landscape, a small Sahara located in the immediate vicinity of Ommen. Everywhere you look, all you see is sand! Here and there are some trees. In …

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17.9 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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21.3 km

Besthmenerveen

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Beautiful fen, there is a walking path right along a large part of the bank, including a short but creaky and squeaky boardwalk. There is a rest area at the …

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22.3 km

Besthmenerberg Observation Tower

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It is a steel tower of no less than 18 meters high. I decide to climb up and I start in good spirits. I soon realized that the stairs are …

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24.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

4.38 km

2.98 km

506 m

454 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

3.06 km

2.00 km

1.75 km

834 m

220 m

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Monday 22 June

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February 11, 2023,RunForestRun Ommerland

Nice walk through beautiful surroundings. Starting location was camping Ommerland.

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