Steenwijk, Steenwijkerwold, Havelte

Get on your bike and explore beautiful Drenthe, a province full of nature and history. This cycle route takes you past charming villages while revealing an intriguing piece of heritage: the enigmatic dolmens near Havelte.

Drenthe is known as the primal province of the Netherlands, and rightly so. Here, amidst vast fields and green forests, you will find the oldest traces of human habitation in our country. A trip through this region is like a trip back in time, where you can enjoy the leisurely pace of the countryside and marvel at the prehistoric masterpieces that still stand proudly. So, park your cares and discover the wonders of Drenthe on two wheels.

Hunebed D53, almost 18 metres long, is the most striking and reminiscent of the famous dolmen D27 in Borger. Remarkably, the rest of the dolmens are on the other side of Drenthe.

Parking near the dolmens is no problem, so you can start your voyage of discovery carefree. Dive into the prehistoric heritage of Drenthe and enjoy the beautiful nature and charming villages along the route.