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Ruiten Aa Waterway – Bourtange Canal Bicycle Bridge loop from Vlagtwedde

Ruiten Aa Waterway – Bourtange Canal Bicycle Bridge loop from Vlagtwedde

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Ruiten Aa Waterway – Bourtange Canal Bicycle Bridge loop from Vlagtwedde

02:56

49.6km

80m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 27.3 km for 28 m

After 42.5 km for 14 m

After 47.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.52 km

Liefstinghsbroek

Nature Reserve

19.0 km

Sellingerbeetse Lake

Highlight • Lake

Single Trail a little hidden.

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21.9 km

Beetser Koelen Beach

Highlight • Beach

Right at the start/finish of the MTB route "Sellingen", this bathing lake with a wide beach invites you to refresh yourself 🏖🏊‍♀️

The MTB route starts at the nearby car park.

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26.1 km

Path Along the Canal and Through the Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Simply great to drive👍

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27.3 km

Zuidveldsluis Lock

Highlight • Monument

Also a good fishing area

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34.1 km

Sellingerbossen

Nature Reserve

37.8 km

Picnic Spot by the Stream near Sellingen MTB Route

Highlight • Rest Area

Rest area with table and benches located directly on the Sellingen MTB route. Quiet surroundings right by the river - pure relaxation.

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39.6 km

Ruiten Aa Waterway

Highlight • River

Throughout East Groningen, from Ter Apel to Bad Nieuweschans, many streams have been restored to their original, natural course over the past few decades. The forests, meadows and fields in …

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45.7 km

Bourtange Canal Bicycle Bridge

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A charming cycle bridge over the Bourtanger Canal, situated outside the historic village of Bourtange. This peaceful crossing offers a beautiful view over the canal and the surrounding, wide landscape. …

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49.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

12.7 km

11.4 km

10.3 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

17.4 km

7.47 km

4.15 km

2.08 km

159 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

21°C

14°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

October 27, 2024,Westerwolde toertocht

With the gravel bike it was slippery in a few places and a mtb would have been better. But super route through beautiful forests. Thanks to organizer TFC De Windhappers.

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Ruiten Aa Waterway – Bourtange Canal Bicycle Bridge loop from Vlagtwedde

Sellingerbeetse Lake

Beetser Koelen Beach

Path Along the Canal and Through the Forest

Zuidveldsluis Lock

Cycle Path Through the Heath

Picnic Spot by the Stream near Sellingen MTB Route

Ruiten Aa Waterway

Bourtange Canal Bicycle Bridge

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