Foot of the Lemelerberg – The Sahara (Ommen) loop from Mariënberg

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Overijssel

Ommen

Foot of the Lemelerberg – The Sahara (Ommen) loop from Mariënberg

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Foot of the Lemelerberg – The Sahara (Ommen) loop from Mariënberg

04:56

86.2km

140m

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 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 37.2 km for 1.95 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 58.4 km for 64 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.7 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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22.8 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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27.2 km

Giethemer Church Bridge

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Nice little bridge, part of a cycling route towards Ommen. Nice place, but the path is narrow... no racing but only touring here :)

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46.7 km

Nice climb towards Dikke Steen

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Nice path, great for climbing.

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47.9 km

Foot of the Lemelerberg

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Doesn't it look like you're starting your Alpine climb? yes, it does... (until you get a bit further and it turns out to be a hill).
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63.0 km

Vecht and Lower Regge Cycle Path

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This bike path is a 1m wide track with concrete slabs that meanders through a forest area. It's fun to drive this section of track.

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63.4 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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67.3 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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68.3 km

Landgoed Eerde

Nature Reserve

76.5 km

Landgoed Junne

Nature Reserve

86.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

29.8 km

13.5 km

3.21 km

3.10 km

202 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

26.6 km

14.5 km

12.7 km

1.51 km

227 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

June 29, 2024,Giethmen midden 62km

Some more asphalt. The first 10km are flat with short unpaved stretches. Then some climbing and easy MTB work over the Lemelerberg. Then alternate, beautifully walking forest paths, gravel and asphalt.

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