Ruinerwold Adventure
A road cycling route starting from Havelte
A road cycling experience through traditional Dutch landscapes
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The Ruinerwold Adventure is a 109 km road cycling route that takes you through traditional Dutch landscapes near Havelte. Along the way, you'll pass through the quaint village of Ruinerwold, known for its historic buildings and charming atmosphere. The route also includes a stop at the iconic Kampereiland, a reclaimed polder famous for its agricultural heritage. With an ascent of 77 meters, this route is suitable for intermediate cyclists. The epicness of this route is rated as 3, thanks to the traditional Dutch landscapes and cultural highlights.
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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.6 km
6 km
RuinerwoldVillageExplore the historic village of Ruinerwold with its traditional Dutch architecture.
12 km
12 km
Uitkijktoren ReestdalViewpointClimb the Uitkijktoren Reestdal tower for panoramic views of the surrounding nature reserves.
27 km
27 km
De LichtmisHamletStop at De Lichtmis, a popular truck stop and meeting point for cyclists.
40 km
40 km
ZwolleCityDiscover the charming city of Zwolle and its historic city center.
62 km
62 km
HurissaloIslandExplore Kampereiland, a reclaimed polder known for its agricultural heritage.
78 km
78 km
KadoelerveldViewpointCycle through the scenic Kadoelerveld nature reserve.
85 km
85 km
BlokzijlVillageVisit the picturesque town of Blokzijl, known for its historic harbor.
110 km
110 km
HavelteVillageStart and finish your ride in the scenic town of Havelte in Drenthe.
109 km
109 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