Koolhaar – pond and heath – Heather Fields near IJhorst loop from Meppel

Koolhaar – pond and heath – Heather Fields near IJhorst loop from Meppel

Moderate

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Koolhaar – pond and heath – Heather Fields near IJhorst loop from Meppel

03:14

49.2km

60m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35 m for 53 m

After 49.2 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.05 km

Bridge Over the Reest

Highlight • Bridge

On the border between Overijssel and Drenthe. Also a beautiful gravel path! 🤩

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8.35 km

Koolhaar – pond and heath

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Coming from De Wijk on the gravel path to the Staphorst forestry, you pass a number of fens in succession. Cabbage hair is the first. Then come the Zwarte Venen …

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9.33 km

Peat lake by the Gravel Path

Highlight • Lake

every day a different light and view

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10.1 km

Boswachterij De Zwarte Dennen

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful nature reserve with many hiking opportunities and a nice MTB route!

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26.7 km

Staphorst Forest and Heathland

Highlight • Forest

I was surprised here by the beautiful view.

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28.3 km

Curvy Singletrack Segment

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Nice environment,
Lake can go swimming in the summer after the tour

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30.7 km

Heather Fields near IJhorst

Highlight • Natural

30.9 km

Heather Fields at the Edge of De Zwarte Dennen

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From the Burgemeester van Wijngaardenstraat there is a narrow gravel track along the heath.
It is a short distance and easy to do with a racing bike. It is two-way …

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