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Dwingelderveld National Park – Dwingeloo Radio Telescope loop from Beilen

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Drenthe

Midden-Drenthe

Dwingelderveld National Park – Dwingeloo Radio Telescope loop from Beilen

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Dwingelderveld National Park – Dwingeloo Radio Telescope loop from Beilen

02:45

35.5km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.25 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.22 km

Koninginnepad, Terhorsterzand

Highlight • Forest

The Terhorsterzand is approximately 181 hectares and is located south of Beilen. It is a drifting sand area that has been partly "fixed" because pine trees were planted there in 1900. Most of the hilly terrain (100 hectares) consists of heathland, alternating with fens in the lower parts and juniper thickets on the higher parts.

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6.08 km

Pond in Dwingelderveld

Highlight • Lake

6.71 km

Turfgravers Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

beautiful cycling and walking area

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17.6 km

Dwingelderveld National Park

Highlight • Forest

Welcome to the Dwingelderveld National Park! Did you know that this is the largest contiguous wet heathland area in Western Europe? It is actively maintained by no fewer than two flocks of sheep, who ensure that unwanted trees and grasses do not have a chance on the heath.

Here, wet heathlands alternate with drier sandy ridges, resulting in a rich variety of plants and animals. In the moist parts, heath, peaty feathers and bell gentian grow, while the drier areas are dotted with common heather and mouse's ear. The humid zones are partly dependent on bubbling groundwater, where the yellow ashy and small lily thrive. It is home to numerous bird species, of which the stonechat, curlew and woodlark are just a few examples of the dozens of species that find their breeding grounds here in the extensive heathland.

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18.0 km

Dwingeloo Radio Telescope

Highlight • Monument

The Dwingeloo Radio Telescope (DRT) is a Dutch radio telescope near the village of Dwingeloo in Drenthe. The DRT has discovered two small galaxies near the Milky Way, which have been named Dwingeloo 1 and Dwingeloo 2.

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20.5 km

The Forest Pub

Highlight • Pub

Often very busy, book if possible.

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30.2 km

Commissaris Cramerpad, Dwingelderveld National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Commissaris Cramerpad is one of the cycle paths on the Dwingelderveld that is named after the Queen's Commissioner, who meant a lot to the province of Drenthe.
Beautiful cycle path runs right through the Dwingelderveld nature reserve. Great views all around and a beautiful winding path.

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32.1 km

Terhorsterzand Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice place to rest for a while. You have a nice view over the water. Don't forget the other side of the bike path! Here you will see a lot of greenery and if you are lucky, some fauna!

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35.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

9.78 km

6.11 km

2.56 km

906 m

123 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

6.12 km

4.75 km

3.73 km

2.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Dwingelderveld National Park – Dwingeloo Radio Telescope loop from Beilen

Koninginnepad, Terhorsterzand

Pond in Dwingelderveld

Turfgravers Bridge

Dwingelderveld National Park

Dwingeloo Radio Telescope

The Forest Pub

Commissaris Cramerpad, Dwingelderveld National Park

Terhorsterzand Lake

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