Six times the best views of the Vechtdal
Ommen, Dalfsen, Varsen
The Vecht valley is unique. You will find beautiful nature and varied landscapes. Meadows, woods, heaths and sand drifts, picturesque country estates and, of course, the river itself: the Overijsselse Vecht. This meandering river lies in a wide valley between the Drenthe and Overijssel moraines. The Vecht formed after the ice from the penultimate ice age in the Netherlands began to melt. Water sought an unhindered way to the west via the resulting valley. Connoisseurs consider the section between Ommen and Dalfsen, where the water from the Regge has flowed into the Vecht for centuries, to be the most beautiful part of the Vecht valley. Every year, many tourists come here especially to behold its natural beauty. Probably the same goes for you as a cyclist. According to a major cycling survey by the ANWB, 87 per cent of cyclists consider the 'scenery', the green space, most important during a cycling trip. The view of the surroundings should be attractive, appealing and inviting. But why is a nice view actually so important? There are a number of explanations for this. The first explanation is that looking requires little attention. It's easy, it actually comes naturally. As a result, we forget our daily demands or worries. Time stands still for a moment, allowing you to take in the beauty of nature. You literally come to rest. Another explanation, which applies especially to the enjoyment of views from mountain tops and vantage points, is based on human evolution. Humans are naturally curious about space because exploring the nearby environment has always helped us detect threats and find food. These are two of the most important factors for our survival. If we can do this from a high or expansive vantage point, we increase our chances. To get the best view, we are often willing to take risks. For example, by climbing mountains, building towers or, for the real daredevils, getting into an aeroplane. For those who prefer to stay on the ground, there are drones these days. To give sightseeing enthusiasts a helping hand, several vantage points and lookout towers have been created in this area. From here you have the best views of the Vechtdal. This cycle route will take you there. Don't forget your binoculars! This Premium cycle route was compiled by our editor: Elwin Croeze.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: het Laar 2c, 7731 AV Ommen | 40.5 KM | |
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From
49
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42
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1687 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head east on Koesteeg | 534 M | ||
| Turn right onto Stationsweg | 258 M | ||
| Turn left | 4 M | ||
| Continue onto Schapenallee | 344 M | ||
| Turn left onto Zeesserweg | 379 M | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Zeesserweg | 70 M | ||
| Turn right onto Stationsweg | 98 M | ||
| You are now at section 42 | 0 M | ||
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From
42
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65
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3215 M | 3.2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Vechtkade | 90 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Vechtkade | 316 M | ||
| Turn left onto Markt | 62 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Varsenerdijk | 65 M | ||
| Keep right onto Varsenerdijk | 536 M | ||
| Turn left onto Zuidermarsweg | 987 M | ||
| Turn left onto Varsenerweg | 39 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Varsenerweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 65 | 0 M | ||
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From
65
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66
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1495 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head southwest on Larinkmars | 163 M | ||
| Turn right onto Larinkmars | 312 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Larinkmars | 150 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Larinkmars | 648 M | ||
| Turn left onto OudeWelle pad | 222 M | ||
| You are now at section 66 | 0 M | ||
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From
66
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61
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4081 M | 4.1 KM | |
| Head west on OudeWelle pad | 239 M | ||
| Continue straight | 12 M | ||
| Continue onto OudeWelle pad | 698 M | ||
| Turn left onto de Ziel | 423 M | ||
| Turn right onto Arendhorsterweg | 86 M | ||
| Turn left | 773 M | ||
| Continue onto Steenbeltweg | 368 M | ||
| Turn left onto Maneweg | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 61 | 0 M | ||
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From
61
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69
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1458 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head west on Maneweg | 219 M | ||
| Turn left onto Oude Oever | 325 M | ||
| Keep right onto Oude Oever | 914 M | ||
| You are now at section 69 | 0 M | ||
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From
69
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90
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2642 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head west on Oude Oever | 902 M | ||
| Turn left onto De Stokte | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 90 | 0 M | ||
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From
90
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59
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3447 M | 3.4 KM | |
| Head southwest on De Stokte | 222 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Keizersteeg | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Brinkweg | 447 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Brinkweg | 238 M | ||
| Continue straight | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Rondweg | 71 M | ||
| Turn left | 7 M | ||
| Continue onto Franse pad | 6 M | ||
| Turn left onto Rondweg | 119 M | ||
| Turn right | 13 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Molendijk | 98 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Kerkplein | 75 M | ||
| You are now at section 59 | 0 M | ||
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From
59
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83
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2468 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head west on Prinsenstraat | 105 M | ||
| Turn right onto Molenstraat | 202 M | ||
| Turn left onto Beatrixstraat | 68 M | ||
| Turn left onto Raadhuisstraat | 132 M | ||
| Continue slightly right onto Burgemeester van Bruggenplein | 30 M | ||
| Make a sharp right onto Poppenallee | 409 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Poppenallee | 272 M | ||
| Turn right onto Heinoseweg | 50 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Heinoseweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 83 | 0 M | ||
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From
83
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82
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1165 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head south on Heinoseweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 82 | 0 M | ||
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From
82
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81
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1609 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head east on Diezerstraat | 63 M | ||
| Turn right onto Sterrebosweg | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 81 | 0 M | ||
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From
81
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93
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2883 M | 2.9 KM | |
| Head east on Bosrandweg | 321 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Bosrandweg | 2.1 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Dalmsholterweg | 445 M | ||
| You are now at section 93 | 0 M | ||
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From
93
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94
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3327 M | 3.3 KM | |
| Head east | 11 M | ||
| Continue onto Kortersweg | 2.4 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Vennenbergweg | 492 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Vennenbergweg | 460 M | ||
| You are now at section 94 | 0 M | ||
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From
94
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97
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1816 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head east on Schaapskooiweg | 844 M | ||
| Turn left onto Achterveldsweg | 972 M | ||
| You are now at section 97 | 0 M | ||
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From
97
to
96
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1268 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head east on Achterveldsweg | 592 M | ||
| Turn right onto Deventerweg | 431 M | ||
| Turn left | 245 M | ||
| You are now at section 96 | 0 M | ||
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From
96
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72
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3282 M | 3.3 KM | |
| Head northeast on Deventerweg | 624 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hogeveldsweg | 2.4 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Oude Hammerweg | 222 M | ||
| You are now at section 72 | 0 M | ||
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From
72
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44
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2517 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head southeast on Oude Hammerweg | 291 M | ||
| Turn left onto Giethemer kerkpad | 1.5 KM | ||
| Make a slight left | 50 M | ||
| Turn left onto Bergweg | 33 M | ||
| Turn left onto Batterinkweg | 656 M | ||
| You are now at section 44 | 0 M | ||
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From
44
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49
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2188 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head east on Bergweg | 795 M | ||
| Turn right onto de Kamp | 581 M | ||
| Turn right onto Stationsweg | 44 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Stationsweg | 37 M | ||
| Turn right onto het Laar | 731 M | ||
| You are now at section 49 | 0 M |