Onnerpolder Nature Reserve – Balloërveld Heath loop from Martenshoek

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Onnerpolder Nature Reserve – Balloërveld Heath loop from Martenshoek

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Onnerpolder Nature Reserve – Balloërveld Heath loop from Martenshoek

03:24

56.7km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 5.26 km for 40 m

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Start point

Train Station

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4.72 km

Meerwijck Beach

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A refreshing place to take a dip in the Zuidelaardermeer.

Didn't bring swimwear? You can also get a refreshing drink at Beach Club Vifero. View the opening hours for the high and low season at: beachclubvifero.nl/openingstijden

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5.64 km

Onnerpolder Nature Reserve

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West of the Drentse Diep (the canalized course of the Hunze near the Zuidlaardermeer) lies the Onnerpolder, which in turn is part of the higher and more parceled sandy soils of the Hondsrug.

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8.09 km

Leinwijk Observation Tower at the Zuidlaardermeer

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Beautiful lookout tower over the Zuidlaardermeer. You can go there by boat or by bike or on foot and enjoy the great view. You can also picnic on the jetty!

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19.3 km

View of the Drentsche Aa Stream Valley

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nice view over the DrentheA

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25.3 km

Balloërveld Heathland

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The heath is usually at its best at the end of August.

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26.8 km

Shell Path Across the Heath, Drentsche Aa

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Drenthe is so beautiful!

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27.4 km

Balloërveld Heath

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Absolutely beautiful! Sometimes you have to watch out for oncoming traffic.

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32.8 km

Balloërveld Heath

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The Balloërveld is located in the middle of the Drentsche Aa National Park. This is one of the largest and most beautiful moors in the province of Drenthe. Would Drenthe have looked like this hundreds of years ago?

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