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The West Drenthe Loop
A gravel cycling route starting from Noordwolde
A gravel adventure through the beautiful countryside of West Drenthe.
Map
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Embark on a picturesque cycling journey through the stunning landscapes of West Drenthe. This gravel route takes you through charming villages, lush meadows, and scenic forests. Enjoy the tranquility of the countryside as you pedal along well-maintained paths.
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78 km
69 m
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Start: Noordwolde Village centerNoordwolde: Tranquil cycling in Noordwolde, Netherlands
Noordwolde is a locality in Friesland (NL), Netherlands. As a cyclist, Noordwolde offers a peaceful and cyclist-friendly environment with its well-maintained roads and bike paths. The area is known for its flat terrain, making it perfect for leisurely rides and family cycling trips. Noordwolde is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which allows cyclists to enjoy scenic views while exploring the local cycling routes. Nearby, you can also find the Drents-Friese Wold National Park, a popular destination for mountain bikers. Overall, Noordwolde provides a pleasant cycling experience for all skill levels.1 km
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Noordwolde-ZuidVillageStop by Noordwolde-Zuid, a quaint village known for its traditional Frisian architecture.
15 km
15 km
HavelteVillageTake in the breathtaking views of Havelte and its surrounding heathlands.
36 km
36 km
BeugelenHamletAdmire the scenic beauty of Beugelen, a picturesque hamlet situated on the canal.
44 km
44 km
KoekangeVillageExplore the historic village of Koekange, which dates back to the 13th century.
71 km
71 km
VledderVillageVisit Vledder, a charming village renowned for its vibrant art scene and museums.
78 km
78 km
NoordwoldeVillageDiscover Noordwolde, home to traditional Frisian houses and the famous Museum De Proefkolonie.
78 km
78 km
Finish: Noordwolde Village centerNoordwolde: Tranquil cycling in Noordwolde, Netherlands
Cycling routes from Noordwolde:
Discover Vledder, Ruinen, Falieberg, Schottershuizen, Beugelen, Uitkijktoren Reestdal, Frederiksoord Explore Steggerda, Oldetrijne, Vierhuis, Joure, De Knipe, Siebe Heech, Noordwolde The Gaasterland Escape The East Friesland Adventure The West Drenthe Loop Through Jubbega, Sparjebird, Frieschepalen, Waskemeer, Oosterwolde, and Boijl The Steenwijk Loop The Gravel Adventure Through Boijl, Fochteloo, Uitkijktoren "De Zeven", Toegangspoort Belevenispad, Doldersum, Vledderveen The Weerribben-Wieden Challenge
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Vledder](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/drenthe/vledder-5.webp)
![Image of Wolvega](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/wolvega-5.webp)
![Image of Tuk](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/overijssel/tuk-5.webp)
![Image of Steenwijkerwold](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/overijssel/steenwijkerwold-5.webp)
![Image of Steenwijk](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/overijssel/steenwijk-4.webp)
![Image of Diever](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/drenthe/diever-5.webp)
![Image of Jubbega](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/jubbega-5.webp)
![Image of Oudeschoot](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/oudeschoot-3.webp)
![Image of Oldemarkt](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/overijssel/oldemarkt-4.webp)