CYCLING ROUTE · OVERIJSSEL
Cycling Route Sallandse Heuvelrug and Sallandse Landweer
Cycle through a varied landscape of rolling heathlands, forested hills, scenic country estates, fertile farmlands, and gently flowing streams.
The Landscape
The Sallandse Heuvelrug is one of the most impressive glacial ridges in the Netherlands, with rolling hills, quiet forests, and heathlands that form one of the largest continuous areas of dry heath in Northwestern Europe. Shaped during the Ice Age by glaciers, meltwater and wind, the landscape offers deep valleys, sandy ridges, and sweeping views that constantly change in character.
From the foot of the ridge towards Deventer runs the Sallandse Landweer, a medieval defensive line whose embankments, ditches, and waterworks still leave visible traces across the landscape. The route then enters the Salland bocage landscape, with hedgerows, historic farmyards, characteristic farms, country estates, streams, and waterways creating a peaceful and varied countryside.
What You'll Discover Along the Way
Forests and Heaths
Around Holten, you cycle through pine forests and open heathlands where space and silence set the tone. The transition between forest and heath creates changing views across the higher ridges.
Estates and Heritage
The route follows traces of the medieval Sallandse Landweer, where defensive earthworks, historic farmyards, traditional landscape features, and estate like surroundings reveal centuries of cultural history.
Rivers and Streams
Streams and waterways shape the Salland countryside with green banks and calm ribbons of water. The Schipbeek and Dortherbeek are also part of the historic defensive landscape of the Sallandse Landweer.
Hills and Valleys
The Sallandse Heuvelrug creates clear elevation changes, with short climbs and smooth descents. Higher sections reach around 45 to 70 metres above sea level, with the Grote Koningsbelt forming the highest point.
Virtual Cycling Through the Sallandse Heuvelrug and Sallandse Landweer
Experience the Sallandse Heuvelrug from home, with rolling heathlands, quiet pine forests, sweeping views and surprising elevation changes around Holten. The route then continues through the Salland bocage landscape, where hedgerows, farmhouses, estate lanes, streams and waterways bring the history of the Sallandse Landweer to life.
Experience the route from home with virtual cycling.
Route Map and Cycling Junctions
Start and finish near cycling junction 71 on the Stationsstraat in Holten. 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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