Ruurlo Castle – Wooden Bridge and Gravel Path loop from Lochem

Netherlands

Gelderland

Lochem

Ruurlo Castle – Wooden Bridge and Gravel Path loop from Lochem

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Ruurlo Castle – Wooden Bridge and Gravel Path loop from Lochem

03:12

54.8km

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 36.2 km for 524 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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207 m

Premium Cycle Path Through Scenic Forest Avenue

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A must ride if you are in the corner!

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3.52 km

Between the fields

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An idyllic place. It is special to cycle between the fields and see the Lochemse Berg slopingly on the left. Looks somewhat foreign!

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8.58 km

Beekvliet

Nature Reserve

13.2 km

Mennegoor

Forest

18.7 km

Ruurlo Castle is definitely worth getting off your bike for. This imposing historic structure originally dates from the fourteenth century, but its current appearance is largely due to later renovations …

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19.2 km

Wooden Bridge and Gravel Path

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Nice bridge and gravel strip.

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32.7 km

Gardens of De Wiersse

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Gardens of the Wiersse

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32.7 km

De Wiersse Estate

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Nice castle that unfortunately you can only see from a distance through the gate. The garden can be visited a few days a year (see dewiersse.com/open-dagen/).

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50.7 km

Lochem MTB Trail – Pump Track & Dirt Jumps

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Too beautiful for a crossbossie, but not officially a bike park

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51.7 km

Lochem–Vorden Connecting Trail

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Excellent connecting route between Lochem and Vorden. These two routes are a perfect combination of technical trails with a good flow (Lochem) and more extensive routes for the extra kilometers (Vorden).

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54.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

16.3 km

5.54 km

3.81 km

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

16.4 km

13.0 km

4.49 km

2.13 km

156 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

August 30, 2022,Strade Bianche Achterhoek vanuit SSC Goossens Lochem / 69 km

The Achterhoek is full of hidden gems. Cycling association de Paaschberg has known this for a long time and organizes the 'Strade Bianche Achterhoek' every year. Instead of coming up with a route ourselves, this time we drove the Gravel version of the Strade Bianche Achterhoek.

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January 1, 2022,Strade Bianchi

Felt heavier than normal due to severe reaction yesterday after the booster shot. But the 1st ride of 2022 is over! Route can be quite muddy and plowed in places.

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May 7, 2026,Gravelrit Lochem, Ruurlo en Voorden

Here is the link to a short video report of this ride:

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April 8, 2023,1. Strade Bianche Achterhoek

In 2 days I cycled the 70 km route of the Strade Bianche van de Achterhoek (also called White cross) of 2018. The credits for the route go to the cycling enthusiasts of the Lochemse Wieler Club de Paaschberg, who put together the route. Along the way you will pass several campsites, bakeries, hotels, etc. to make this a great …

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