The Sahara (Ommen) – Eerde Castle loop from Mariënberg

Netherlands

Overijssel

Ommen

The Sahara (Ommen) – Eerde Castle loop from Mariënberg

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The Sahara (Ommen) – Eerde Castle loop from Mariënberg

02:59

54.4km

70m

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Vecht- en Beneden-Reggegebied

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.0 km

View of the Vecht at the Junne weir

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The weir in Junne is about 100 years old. In recent years, heavy traffic has passed over the bridge that is on top of the weir, causing cracks in the …

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10.1 km

Junne Weir and Lock

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dam on the overijsselse fights. Nice piece to cycle along on the way to the Lemelerberg or Holterberg.

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10.2 km

Junne Weir, Overijsselse Vecht

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A weir across the Overijsselse Vecht at Junne, where the rippling water and surrounding nature form a beautiful landscape. A nice stop during a walk or bike ride, with a …

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29.7 km

View of the Vecht River and the mill in Ommen

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In the center of Vechtdal lies the old Hanseatic city of Ommen. Originally, Ommen is a settlement near a shallow part of the river Vecht, which originated around 1100. The …

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29.9 km

Bridge over the Vecht (Ommen)

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Bridge at Ommen with a great stone bench in the middle to enjoy the view.

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39.7 km

The Sahara (Ommen)

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A large sandy area in the middle of the forest. Fun for kids to play and build huts. The hills are fun for children to roll off.

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39.8 km

Sahara of Ommen

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You can also go hiking here.

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41.1 km

Boswachterij Ommen

Nature Reserve

44.1 km

Eerde Castle

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Eerde Castle, with its double canals and two buildings on either side, radiates the wealth and power of its former owners. It is decorated with beautiful details on the facade …

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45.0 km

Landgoed Eerde

Nature Reserve

51.4 km

Viewpoint

54.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

14.8 km

11.0 km

1.88 km

820 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

13.9 km

11.1 km

9.86 km

1.60 km

116 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

8°C

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Comments

June 13, 2024,Alweer om Omm'n 🚴

Found route on Komoot, don't know from who, but thanks anyway for the route👍
In my opinion, the northern part still offers room for improvement, it is a lot of asphalt and a lot of straight ahead. But otherwise a top route.

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August 31, 2024,Johans Gravelride

Nice route on hard pack gravel (also some thicker stones here and there) hard sand roads with sometimes some soft parts, but manageable. There was also a single track in between near a Vecht arm (side branch of the river Vecht) which I found less suitable for a gravel route. It also depends a bit on which year, tide or …

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