Borg Nienoord – Bridge Over Leekster Hoofddiep loop from Bakkeveense Duinen

Borg Nienoord – Bridge Over Leekster Hoofddiep loop from Bakkeveense Duinen

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Borg Nienoord – Bridge Over Leekster Hoofddiep loop from Bakkeveense Duinen

02:09

53.3km

60m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.1 km for 170 m

Dismount required: • Thursday: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 11.5 km for 239 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise restricted)

After 12.1 km for 239 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise restricted)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.9 km

Borg Nienoord

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The Nienoord estate was founded in 1508 when Jonker Wigbold van Ewsum bought extensive peat areas near Midwolde. He had a new house built, the “Nije Oord”, and had peat …

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12.5 km

Nienoord Haven

Lake

12.8 km

High bridge over the Leeksterdiep

Highlight • Bridge

Steep high cave that you have to turn on.

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13.1 km

Bridge Over Leekster Hoofddiep

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You drive over the bridge into the beautiful nature reserve.

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14.3 km

De Groeve

Lake

14.6 km

Cycling Path Between Lettelbert and Nienoord

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice cycle path between Lettelbert and Nienoord. Benches along the path to enjoy the view. At Lettelbert you pass the campsite where they also rent boats to go on the Leekstermeer.

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30.5 km

Scenic Road with Old Willows

Highlight • Cycleway

Near Altena an excellent road through the beautiful municipality of Noorderveld.

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35.8 km

Roderweg

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very quiet road with no traffic. Ideal for when you want to avoid the crowds

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41.1 km

Saint Margaret's Church, Norg

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The St. Margareta Church is a partly Romanesque, partly Romano-Gothic church in the town of Norg in Drenthe. The church was built in the mid-13th century and dedicated to Saint …

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