Cycle route along water and blossom
Ruinerwold, Koekange, Ruinen
Drenthe may be mostly known for its beautiful nature and dolmens, the province also has some surprising waterways that you might not immediately associate with this region. While exploring the province by bike, you will be treated to beautiful crossings over the river Wold Aa and the Koekanger Aa. You will also leave behind the Hoogeveense Vaart canal, a waterway that bears witness to Drenthe's rich history in shipping and trade. Before you immerse yourself in the floral splendour of this cycle route, you will pass through the Gijsselterkoelen nature reserve. This wet heathland area full of woods and fens shows you Drenthe's original landscape. Between the Gijsselterkoelen and the Dwingelderveld you will find the gardens of the Lazy Gardener. Although you won't say he was lazy while visiting these beautiful gardens.... You'll feast your eyes! Along the route you will pass beautiful old farms with thatched roofs and you can delve into the rural history of the region. Go back in time at the little shop Opoe's Erfenis, or experience farm life of yesteryear at Museum Farm De Karstenhoeve. Here, the history of the region is brought to life in a fascinating way. On the road to Ruinerwold, you cycle several kilometres along the Dokter Larijweg. This road is adorned on both sides by some 1,100 pear trees. In April, when the trees are in full bloom, this part of the route is spectacular!
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Brink , 7963 AB De Wolden | 37.4 KM | |
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From
53
to
82
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2315 M | 2.3 KM | |
| Head west on Westerstraat | 635 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Meppelerweg | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 82 | 0 M | ||
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From
82
to
42
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5860 M | 5.9 KM | |
| Head west on Meppelerweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Dokter Larijweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn left to stay on Dokter Larijweg | 334 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Dokter Larijweg | 868 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Dokter Larijweg | 2.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 42 | 0 M | ||
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From
42
to
83
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2074 M | 2.1 KM | |
| Head southeast on Dijkmanspad | 434 M | ||
| Turn left onto Dijkmansweg | 113 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Dijkmansweg | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 83 | 0 M | ||
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From
83
to
60
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1647 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head southeast on Dijkmansweg | 575 M | ||
| Turn left onto De Weidenweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 60 | 0 M | ||
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From
60
to
67
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2128 M | 2.1 KM | |
| Head southeast on Weerwille | 515 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Weerwille | 44 M | ||
| Continue onto Weerwilleweg | 760 M | ||
| Turn left onto Prinsesseweg | 809 M | ||
| You are now at section 67 | 0 M | ||
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From
67
to
66
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1608 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head south on Dorpsstraat | 950 M | ||
| Continue straight | 658 M | ||
| You are now at section 66 | 0 M | ||
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From
66
to
68
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2880 M | 2.9 KM | |
| Head northeast on Eggeweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Eggeweg | 224 M | ||
| Turn right onto Panjerdpad | 963 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Panjerdpad | 618 M | ||
| You are now at section 68 | 0 M | ||
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From
68
to
69
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2327 M | 2.3 KM | |
| Head southeast on Panjerdweg | 1.7 KM | ||
| Turn left | 606 M | ||
| You are now at section 69 | 0 M | ||
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From
69
to
29
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2629 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head northeast | 745 M | ||
| Turn right | 17 M | ||
| Turn left | 1.8 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Oshaarseweg | 61 M | ||
| You are now at section 29 | 0 M | ||
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From
29
to
75
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708 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head north on Zuidwolderweg | 708 M | ||
| You are now at section 75 | 0 M | ||
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From
75
to
78
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676 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head north on Ruinerweg | 676 M | ||
| You are now at section 78 | 0 M | ||
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From
78
to
61
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3276 M | 3.3 KM | |
| Head northeast on Pesserweg | 296 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Commissaris Cramerpad | 3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 61 | 0 M | ||
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From
61
to
91
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1417 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head northwest on Gijsselterweg | 1.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 91 | 0 M | ||
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From
91
to
77
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3107 M | 3.1 KM | |
| Head south on 't Woldenpad | 2.4 KM | ||
| Make a slight right | 116 M | ||
| Turn left onto 't Woldenpad | 587 M | ||
| You are now at section 77 | 0 M | ||
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From
77
to
76
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2300 M | 2.3 KM | |
| Head northwest on Ruinerweg | 368 M | ||
| Turn left | 6 M | ||
| Turn right onto Ruinerweg | 1.3 KM | ||
| Make a slight right onto Echtenseweg | 653 M | ||
| You are now at section 76 | 0 M | ||
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From
76
to
85
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496 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head west | 9 M | ||
| Continue onto Hees | 487 M | ||
| You are now at section 85 | 0 M | ||
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From
85
to
53
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1977 M | 2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Rietepad | 1.5 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Meester Harm Smeengestraat; Mr. Harm Smeengestraat | 323 M | ||
| Turn left onto Brink | 131 M | ||
| You are now at section 53 | 0 M |