National Park Drentsche Aa is one of the best-preserved stream valley landscapes in Western Europe. The landscape is defined by winding streams, flower-rich hay meadows, small woods and open fields, with ancient es villages and historic farms adding a strong cultural character. The meandering Drentsche Aa and its many small tributaries create a varied landscape where water, nature and farming have been closely connected for centuries.

The route also crosses the Hondsrug, a distinctive sandy ridge shaped during the Ice Ages. The higher ground offers a different landscape from the wetter stream valleys, with forests, heathland and ancient field patterns. Hunebeds, burial mounds and other prehistoric traces reveal the long history of human settlement, while quiet country roads and characteristic brink villages give the cycling route its unmistakable Drenthe atmosphere.