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Drenthe
Meppel

Hoogeveenschevaart Lock – Koolhaar – pond and heath loop from Meppel

Routes
Netherlands
Drenthe
Meppel

Hoogeveenschevaart Lock – Koolhaar – pond and heath loop from Meppel

Moderate

25

riders

Hoogeveenschevaart Lock – Koolhaar – pond and heath loop from Meppel

02:40

47.0km

50m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: May 20, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 4.94 km for 12 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.04 km

Hoogeveenschevaart Lock

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You cross the Hoogeveens Kanaal via the Sluisweg.

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7.68 km

Dickninge Estate

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The Dickninge estate is approximately 75 hectares. In the Middle Ages, the Benedictine monastery of Dikninge stood on this spot. This monastery was a continuation of the Benedictine abbey of Ruinen, which was moved to Dickninge in 1325.

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9.60 km

Koolhaar – pond and heath

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Coming from De Wijk on the gravel path to the Staphorst forestry, you pass a number of fens in succession. Cabbage hair is the first. Then come the Zwarte Venen …

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24.4 km

Narrow Gravel Path

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Narrow gravel cycle path next to sand path

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35.5 km

Staphorst Forest and Heathland

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I was surprised here by the beautiful view.

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37.1 km

Boswachterij De Zwarte Dennen

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Beautiful nature reserve with many hiking opportunities and a nice MTB route!

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37.8 km

every day a different light and view

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40.0 km

Bridge Over the Reest

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On the border between Overijssel and Drenthe. Also a beautiful gravel path! 🤩

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47.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

15.1 km

15.0 km

467 m

459 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

11.5 km

11.5 km

5.29 km

750 m

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

27°C

15°C

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