CYCLING ROUTE · OVERIJSSEL
Cycling Route Salland between Vecht and IJssel
Cycle through a rustic Salland landscape of country estates, quiet tree lined avenues, stream valleys, open farmland and the ever changing scenery of the Vecht and IJssel rivers.
The Landscape
Between Dalfsen and Zwolle, this cycling route follows the broad story of water and time. The Vecht winds through green meadows and floodplains, while rows of poplars and old dikes set the rhythm of the landscape. Further along, the IJssel also reveals how a river shapes the region, with side channels, former river arms and floodplain forests continually opening up new vistas.
Between these two rivers, Salland reveals itself at its very best: peaceful, spacious and remarkably rich in history. Monumental country estates, manor houses and the medieval Rechteren Castle recall centuries of nobility and craftsmanship, surrounded by park forests, hedges, water features and long beech lined avenues. Beyond them unfolds a mosaic of fields and grasslands, drainage canals, hedgerows and ribbon villages, ideal for anyone who appreciates natural beauty and the calm rhythm of rural life.
What You'll Discover Along the Way
Forests and Heaths
Between Heino and the Vecht Valley, you cycle through cool woodland strips and long tree lined avenues, where small heathlands briefly open up the greenery. This contrast between shade and open space gives the route a calm and natural rhythm.
Estates and Heritage
You start at Landgoed Old Heino and cycle past stately entrance avenues, historic farmhouses and hidden farmyards that give Salland its distinctive atmosphere. Near Dalfsen, Rechteren Castle appears as a historic landmark, with more country estates emerging among the greenery along the route.
Polders and Farmlands
Around Zwolle and between the villages, wide stretches of farmland with meadows and fields create the characteristic openness of Salland. Along quiet roads, you look far across the open countryside, with ditches and farmyard planting giving structure to the landscape.
Rivers and Streams
The route follows the Vecht towards Dalfsen, allowing you to experience the river from constantly changing perspectives, sometimes close by and sometimes from a distance. Afterwards, you cycle via Zwolle along the Nieuwe Wetering back towards Heino, truly riding between the Vecht and the IJssel.
Virtual Cycling Through Salland between the Vecht and the IJssel
Experience Salland from home, with the calm rhythm of the Overijssel countryside unfolding between the Vecht and IJssel rivers. The route takes you past long tree lined avenues, woodland strips, open farmland, winding waterways and historic country estates, with the Vecht near Dalfsen and the influence of the IJssel around Zwolle adding variety to the landscape.
Experience the route from home with virtual cycling.
Route Map and Cycling Junctions
Start and finish near cycling junction 83 at the Stationsweg in Dalfsen. Because this is a circular route, you can also start at one of the other cycling junctions along the route.
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83
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58
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44
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45
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49
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48
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41
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51
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40
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70
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20
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19
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11
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12
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13
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10
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9
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22
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15
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6
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5
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77
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80
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81
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82
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83
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Route Details
Along the way: several options for a coffee break or lunch.
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