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Overijssel
Dalfsen

The Sahara (Ommen) – Eerde Castle loop from Vilsteren

Routes
Netherlands
Overijssel
Dalfsen

The Sahara (Ommen) – Eerde Castle loop from Vilsteren

Hard

4.6

(17)

169

riders

The Sahara (Ommen) – Eerde Castle loop from Vilsteren

02:58

48.6km

70m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Vecht- en Beneden-Reggegebied

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4.39 km

View of the Vecht River and the mill in Ommen

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In the center of Vechtdal lies the old Hanseatic city of Ommen. Originally, Ommen is a settlement near a shallow part of the river Vecht, which originated around 1100. The …

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4.53 km

Bridge over the Vecht (Ommen)

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Bridge at Ommen with a great stone bench in the middle to enjoy the view.

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3

14.7 km

The Sahara (Ommen)

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A large sandy area in the middle of the forest. Fun for kids to play and build huts. The hills are fun for children to roll off.

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18.6 km

Eerde Castle

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Eerde Castle, with its double canals and two buildings on either side, radiates the wealth and power of its former owners. It is decorated with beautiful details on the facade …

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28.1 km

Fantastic double runner! Nice to avoid the Nieuwe Hammerweg.

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33.8 km

The weir in Junne is about 100 years old. In recent years, heavy traffic has passed over the bridge that is on top of the weir, causing cracks in the …

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33.9 km

Junne Weir and Lock

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dam on the overijsselse fights. Nice piece to cycle along on the way to the Lemelerberg or Holterberg.

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34.0 km

Junne Weir, Overijsselse Vecht

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A weir across the Overijsselse Vecht at Junne, where the rippling water and surrounding nature form a beautiful landscape. A nice stop during a walk or bike ride, with a …

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48.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

11.4 km

6.94 km

1.42 km

701 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

13.0 km

8.30 km

6.58 km

957 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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