Cycling in Drenthe

Drenthe boasts a diverse array of unique natural areas, from expansive forests and heathlands dotted with charming ponds to picturesque stream valleys and appealing small-scale cultural landscapes surrounding villages and numerous estates. Known for its well-maintained cycling paths through forests and heathlands, Drenthe is the ultimate province for cycling enthusiasts. While cycling, one can fully immerse in the tranquility, feeling far removed from the inhabited world while enjoying an up-close experience with nature.

Cycl route Hart van Drenthe and Monument Village Orvelte

Hart van Drenthe and Monument Village Orvelte

Cycling in a landscape with varied forests, vast heathland, surprising fens, impressive sand drifts and meandering streams.

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Cycle route Mars- and Westerstroom

Mars- and Westerstroom

Cycling in a classic peat bog landscape in Southeast Drenthe with stream valleys, grasslands, arable fields, and rare raised moor areas.

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Cycle route National Park Drents-Friese Wold

National Park Drents-Friese Wold

Cycling in a varied landscape with dense forests, impressive sand drifts, fairy-like fens, vast heathlands and swampy areas.

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Cycle route National Park Dwingelderveld

National Park Dwingelderveld

Cycling in a robust landscape with dark forests, wet heath, picturesque fens and mystical swamps.

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Cycle route Wapserveense Aa and Colonies of Benevolence

Holtingerveld and Colonies of Benevolence

Cycling in an ancient landscape with dark forests, swampy moors, vast moors, idyllic fens and beautiful sand drifts.

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Cycle route Veenland and Bargerveen

Veenland and Bargerveen

Cycling in a rugged nature in the largest contiguous raised bog landscape in the Netherlands.

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Cycle route Mantingerveld and Hoogeveense Venen

Mantingerveld and Hoogeveense Venen

Cycling in a primeval landscape with extensive heaths, a prehistoric forest, erratic sand drifts and centuries-old juniper thickets.

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Cycle route Hondsrug and Sleenerzand

Hondsrug and Sleenerzand

Cycling in a fascinating landscape with extensive forest ranges, open moors, quiet fens and picturesque stream valleys.

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Cycle route Kop van Drenthe and De Onlanden

Kop van Drenthe and De Onlanden

Cycling in a diversified landscape with forests, open water, heathlands, grasslands, streams, marshes and prehistoric urn fields.

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Cycle route National Park Drentsche Aa and Hondsrug

National Park Drentsche Aa and Hondsrug

Cycling in the best-preserved stream valley landscape in Western Europe with a varied nature and idyllic villages.

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Cycle route Norger Angerdörfer and Fochteloërveen

Norger Angerdörfer and Fochteloërveen

Cycling in an almost untouched peat moor landscape with panoramic views, endless space and a forestry around a monumental detention village.

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Cycle route National Park Drentsche Aa and Hunzedal

National Park Drentsche Aa and Hunzedal

Cycling in a flowery stream valley landscape with woods, heathland, dolmens, burial mounds and old country roads.

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Cycle route Rug van Zuidwolde and Reestdal

Rug van Zuidwolde and Reestdal

Cycling in a varied landscape with stream valleys, flowery meadows, old hedgerows, woods, heaths and fens.

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