View of Delfzijl – Cycle path along the Schildmeer loop from Delfzijl

Mountain biking trails

Netherlands

Groningen

Delfzijl

View of Delfzijl – Cycle path along the Schildmeer loop from Delfzijl

Moderate

riders

View of Delfzijl – Cycle path along the Schildmeer loop from Delfzijl

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55.2km

80m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.9 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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780 m

View of Delfzijl

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Really great view! Definitely try it out!

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11.5 km

Appingedam Reformed Church

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Example of the Amsterdam School. Designed by Egbert Reitsma and built in 1927. Known for both its interior and exterior.

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11.9 km

Appingedam's Hanging Kitchens

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The three hanging kitchens are the landmark of Appingedam. Due to a lack of space, the kitchens were built beyond the Damsterdiep sluice. A really nice photo motif with a …

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18.7 km

Beach

21.6 km

Cycle path along the Schildmeer

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A narrow bike path takes you around the sea.
Idyll guaranteed 😇 outside the busy sandy beach 😉

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46.5 km

Oterdum Cemetery and Memorial Sculpture

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The village cemetery and church had to make way for a raised dyke in the 1970s. As a memorial, there are now gravestones on the dyke showing the outline of the church and a monument.

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55.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

21.9 km

4.21 km

3.04 km

859 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

24.1 km

2.92 km

992 m

475 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

14°C

5°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

May 18, 2023,Vatertag in den Niederlanden

The Dollard Route crosses dreamy little towns that have retained their originality. Port cities, historic sites, old churches and beautiful old towns are just some of the attractions of the very different places.
Appingedam exudes the aura of the Middle Ages in this town. The "Bolwerk" is reminiscent of the old city walls, ditches and defenses of Appingedam. The city …

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