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Havelte Explorations
A gravel cycling route starting from Havelte
Discover the hidden gems of Havelte on this gravel adventure
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The Havelte Explorations route is an 85 km gravel adventure that takes you on a journey through the hidden gems of Havelte. Along the way, you'll pass by the peaceful Bisschopsberg, which offers scenic views of the surrounding nature reserves. The route also includes a stop at the picturesque village of Rottum, known for its traditional Dutch architecture. With an ascent of 80 meters, this route is suitable for intermediate cyclists. The epicness of this route is rated as 3, thanks to the hidden gems and natural beauty you'll discover along the way.
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85 km
80 m
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Start: Havelte Village centerHavelte: Discover stunning landscapes and conquer the VAM-berg climb.
Havelte is a picturesque village located in the province of Drenthe in the Netherlands. As a road or gravel cyclist, you can explore the scenic surroundings with its moorland, heath, and woodland areas. The region offers a mix of rolling hills and flat terrain, providing diverse cycling opportunities. One well-known nearby climb is the VAM-berg, a former landfill site transformed into a hill, which has become popular among cyclists due to its challenging gradient. Havelte, with its natural beauty and the VAM-berg climb, is an attractive destination for cyclists seeking a mix of stunning landscapes and challenging rides.0 km
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HavelteVillageStart and finish your ride in the scenic town of Havelte in Drenthe.
3 km
3 km
Bisschopsberg17 mPeakClimb up the Bisschopsberg and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding nature reserves.
22 km
22 km
RietkiekenViewpointDiscover the hidden gem of Rietkieken and its traditional Dutch architecture.
27 km
27 km
SpangaHamletVisit the picturesque village of Spanga and immerse yourself in its peaceful atmosphere.
46 km
46 km
RottumVillageExplore the traditional Dutch village of Rottum with its charming houses and tranquil surroundings.
52 km
52 km
WoutersbergViewpointClimb the Woutersberg for breathtaking views of the surrounding nature reserves.
74 km
74 km
WilhelminaoordVillagePass through the idyllic village of Wilhelminaoord and marvel at its traditional Dutch charm.
85 km
85 km
Finish: Havelte Village centerHavelte: Discover stunning landscapes and conquer the VAM-berg climb.
Cycling routes from Havelte:
Koekange Loop Uffelte Loop Havelte - Mastenbroek - Hasselt - Meppel Gravel Loop Ruinen - Fluitenberg - Braamberg - Distelbelt - Mariënberg - Besthmenerberg - Nieuwleusen - De Wijk - Ruinerwold - Overcinge Road Loop Wilhelminaoord - Oldeberkoop - Elsloo Road Loop Havelte Explorations Ansen - Fluitenberg - De Bult - Kerkenveld - Braamberg - Linde - Koekange - Oosteinde Road Loop Havelte Round-trip Cycling Dwingeloo Explorer Ruinerwold Adventure The Reestdal Gravel Ride
Cycling routes nearby:
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![Image of Steenwijk](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/overijssel/steenwijk-4.webp)
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![Image of De Wijk](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/drenthe/de-wijk-4.webp)
![Image of Dwingeloo](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/drenthe/dwingeloo-5.webp)