Cycling around Markelo - Dutch cycle routes

An impressive cycling trip through the sloping landscape of the Hof van Twente with a route that brings you to one of the larger country estates of Eastern Netherlands De Weldam and to the rough nature area De Borkeld. The route also leads you through the nature reserves of the Friezenberg and the Markelose Berg and along the country estates Nijenhuis, Warmelo and Westerflier near the village of Diepenheim.

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Bike junctions

Start and finish near junction 9 on the Borkeldweg in Markelo, the total distance of the route is approx. 45 km. However, this bicycle route is a round trip, so that offers you the ability to start at any desired junction.

More information about bike junctions and how to plan your cycle route

9 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 36 - 41 - 70 - 40 - 38 - 37 - 47 - 31 - 27 - 13 - 11 - 98 - 9

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