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Onlanden Nature Reserve – Balloërveld Heath loop from Martenshoek

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Onlanden Nature Reserve – Balloërveld Heath loop from Martenshoek

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Onlanden Nature Reserve – Balloërveld Heath loop from Martenshoek

03:26

56.8km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 5.26 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.72 km

Meerwijck Beach

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A refreshing place to take a dip in the Zuidelaardermeer.

Didn't bring swimwear? You can also get a refreshing drink at Beach Club Vifero. View the opening hours for the high and low season at: beachclubvifero.nl/openingstijden

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5.64 km

Onlanden Nature Reserve

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A kind of single trail leads through the nature reserve, but it is great to ride a bike, which is also allowed. the wolf grids installed at the entrance and exit are interesting...👍

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8.09 km

Leinwijk Observation Tower at the Zuidlaardermeer

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Beautiful lookout tower over the Zuidlaardermeer. You can go there by boat or by bike or on foot and enjoy the great view. You can also picnic on the jetty!

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19.3 km

View of the Drentsche Aa Stream Valley

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nice view over the DrentheA

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25.3 km

Balloërveld Heathland

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The heath is usually at its best at the end of August.

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26.8 km

Shell Path Across the Heath, Drentsche Aa

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Drenthe is so beautiful!

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27.4 km

Balloërveld Heath

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Absolutely beautiful! Sometimes you have to watch out for oncoming traffic.

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32.8 km

Balloërveld Heath

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The Balloërveld is located in the middle of the Drentsche Aa National Park. This is one of the largest and most beautiful moors in the province of Drenthe. Would Drenthe have looked like this hundreds of years ago?

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56.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

13.0 km

5.41 km

2.14 km

1.31 km

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

12.3 km

7.58 km

3.74 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

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Onlanden Nature Reserve – Balloërveld Heath loop from Martenshoek

Meerwijck Beach

Onlanden Nature Reserve

Leinwijk Observation Tower at the Zuidlaardermeer

View of the Drentsche Aa Stream Valley

Balloërveld Heathland

Shell Path Across the Heath, Drentsche Aa

Balloërveld Heath

Balloërveld Heath

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