Dwingeloo Explorer
A gravel cycling route starting from Havelte
A challenging gravel adventure through diverse landscapes
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The Dwingeloo Explorer is a 95 km gravel route that will take you on a challenging adventure through diverse landscapes near Havelte. Along the way, you'll pass through the small village of Geeuwenbrug, known for its picturesque canal and traditional windmill. The route also includes a climb up the iconic Col du Vam, which offers stunning panoramic views from its summit. With an ascent of 106 meters, this route is recommended for experienced cyclists. The epicness of this route is rated as 4, thanks to the diverse landscapes and notable highlights.
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95 km
106 m
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Highlights on the route
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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.16 km
16 km
GeeuwenbrugVillageAdmire the picturesque canal and traditional windmill in Geeuwenbrug.
27 km
27 km
SmildeVillageCycle through the beautiful natural surroundings of Smilde.
43 km
43 km
Uitkijktoren Holmers-HalkenbroekViewpointClimb the Uitkijktoren Holmers-Halkenbroek tower for breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
49 km
49 km
ElpVillagePass through the charming village of Elp and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere.
64 km
64 km
WijsterVillageVisit the picturesque village of Wijster, known for its traditional Dutch architecture.
67 km
67 km
Col du Vam49 mPeakConquer the challenging Col du Vam, a popular climb among cyclists.
74 km
74 km
PesseVillageExplore the historical site of Pesse, known for its Neolithic bog finds.
77 km
77 km
Galgenberg13 mPeakClimb up the Galgenberg and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
86 km
86 km
OosteindeVillageCycle through the scenic countryside near Oosteinde.
95 km
95 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