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Cycling Route Lemelerberg and Regge Valley
Cycling through a varied landscape of rolling farmland, winding rivers, mixed forests, heathlands, and drifting sand dunes.
The Landscape
The Lemelerberg is a prominent hill just south of Ommen and, at 78 metres above sea level, one of the highest points in Salland. This glacial ridge was formed during the Ice Age, when advancing glaciers pushed up sand and gravel into a rolling landscape of heathlands, drifting sands, and hillside forests. Along ancient paths and burial mounds, you can sense the area's long history of settlement, while juniper bushes and heath continue to define the character of the hill.
At the foot of the Lemelerberg, the Regge winds through a small scale and open valley landscape. Although the river was once straightened, it has been restored to a more natural course, with recreated meanders and lowered banks. As a result, wet nature and ecological diversity have returned in the form of flower rich hay meadows, reed beds, alder carr forests, and old river channels. The contrast between the gentle lines of the valley and the dark slopes of the Lemelerberg makes this route especially photogenic.
What You'll Discover Along the Way
Forests and Heaths
On the Lemelerberg, you cycle through mixed forests that repeatedly open up into heathlands and light sandy landscapes. Drifting sand, pine fringes, and silence create an atmosphere that feels almost un Dutch.
Polders and Farmlands
Around Lemele, peaceful farmland with fields, farmyards, and long sightlines towards the hill creates a small scale rural landscape. Narrow country roads and hedgerows make the transition to the natural areas pleasantly varied.
Rivers and Streams
In the Regge Valley, the river remains a familiar guide, with restored meanders, wet grasslands, reed fringes, and small waterways creating a soft and natural flow through the landscape.
Hills and Valleys
The Lemelerberg and Archemerberg create elevation changes that are unusual in Salland. From the slopes, sweeping views open across the Regge Valley and surrounding farmlands before the route descends into the open river landscape.
Virtual Cycling on the Lemelerberg and through the Regge Valley
Experience the Lemelerberg from home, with rolling slopes, mixed forests, heathlands and drifting sands. The route then descends into the Regge Valley, where the river winds through hay meadows, reed fringes and wet grasslands, creating a calm and varied virtual cycling experience.
Experience the route from home with virtual cycling.
Route Map and Cycling Junctions
Start and finish near cycling junction 71 on the Kerkweg in Lemele. 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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