Sleen: historic mills, churches and dolmens

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Netherlands

Drenthe

Coevorden

Sleen: historic mills, churches and dolmens

Moderate

4.3

(25)

101

riders

Sleen: historic mills, churches and dolmens

02:34

44.1km

100m

Cycling

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through prehistory. This fascinating cycling route starts and ends in Sleen, one of the oldest villages in the Netherlands, and stretches over a distance of 44 kilometres. During this tour you will be immersed in the mysteries of the past, as you cycle past…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

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12.5 km

Gees Village and Historic Saxon Farmhouses

Highlight • Historical Site

The village of Gees has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. The village was first mentioned in documents from the 13th century. For many centuries Gees was …

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21.0 km

Birdwatching viewpoint at Veenplas

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Here you will find many bird species such as herons and spoonbills, so take your time to cycle through the beautiful landscape and stop now and then to spot the birds.

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27.6 km

Jantina Helling Windmill (Aalden)

Highlight • Monument

The Jantina Helling mill, also known as the Geesina mill, is a traditional windmill located in the village of Gees. The mill is named after Jantina Helling, a resident of …

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30.1 km

Church of Zweeloo

Highlight • Religious Site

The original church of Zweeloo dates back to the 13th century, but over the centuries the church has undergone several renovations and expansions. The building is built in Romanesque style …

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30.5 km

Herberg De Aelderstroom

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious for lunch or to drink a cup of coffee with homemade cake!

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35.7 km

Gallows Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

I had one of my best experiences there.
Recommendable

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36.8 km

Hunebed D49 Papeloze Kerk

Highlight • Historical Site

This hunebed at Schoonoord is also called "The Papeless Church". For several hundred years, services were held here by the reformed clergy and the hunebed was used as a stage. …

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43.8 km

De Hoop Grain Mill

Highlight • Monument

The original mill was built in 1859 and has since undergone several restorations and renovations. The mill is a so-called scaffolding mill, which means that the upper part of the …

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44.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

20.1 km

1.40 km

1.33 km

988 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

17.1 km

1.45 km

748 m

342 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

8°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

June 19, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through prehistory. This fascinating cycling route starts and ends in Sleen, one of the oldest villages in the Netherlands, and stretches over a distance of 44 kilometres. During this tour you will be immersed in the mysteries of the past, as you cycle past various

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