CYCLING ROUTE · DRENTHE
Cycling Route Mars- and Westerstroom
Cycle through a classic peatland landscape with rolling fields, winding stream valleys, expansive grasslands, scattered groves and rare remnants of raised bog.
The Landscape
The Mars- and Westerstroom landscape is a beautiful example of the traditional Drenthe countryside, where rolling fields, old heathland reclamations and low-lying stream valleys alternate. Meadows, fields, tree-lined banks, small woodlands and scattered solitary trees create a varied agricultural landscape.
Winding streams, straight canals and narrow drainage ditches structure the block-shaped fields, while open farmland alternates with intimate nature areas. On the higher sandy ridges, traditional villages developed around communal arable fields, while the wetter valleys were used for meadows and hayfields. Remnants of heathland, small wetlands and raised bog add further variety to the route.
What You'll Discover Along the Way
Forests and Heaths
Small woodlands, scattered groves and remnants of old heathland add variety to the predominantly open agricultural landscape.
Estates and Heritage
Traditional villages and old farm landscapes reflect the long history of settlement and farming on the higher sandy ridges.
Marshes and Peatlands
Wet stream valleys, marshy grasslands and rare remnants of raised bog contrast with the higher and drier farmland.
Polders and Farmlands
Meadows, fields and block-shaped parcels form the heart of the landscape, crossed by canals, drainage ditches and tree-lined banks.
Virtual Cycling Through the Mars- and Westerstroom Landscape
Experience the Mars- and Westerstroom landscape from home, with rolling fields, winding stream valleys, expansive grasslands, tree-lined canals and small woodlands creating a varied Drenthe cycling experience. The route alternates between open farmland and intimate nature areas, with scattered heath patches and rare remnants of raised bog adding further variety along the way.
Experience the route from home with virtual cycling.
Route Map and Cycling Junctions
Start and finish near cycling junction 7 on the Hoofdstraat in Dalen. Because this is a circular route, you can also start at one of the other cycling junctions along the route.
Route Details
Along the way: several options for a coffee break or lunch.
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