Through Drenthe peat colonies

Space, tranquility and a unique cultural history make Drenthe a beautiful cycling region. Let yourself be carried away by old villages, former peat colonies and the Drents-Friese Wold National Park.

Drents-Friese Wold
In the Drenthe countryside you look out over the wide grass and arable lands and the meadows along the streams. The forests of National Park Het Drents-Friese Wold are visible on the horizon. Not only one of the largest contiguous nature areas in the Netherlands, but certainly also one of silence. Sometimes you only hear the rustling of your trouser leg along your chain guard. Silence and beautiful views also predominate along the heath of Holtinge.

Old green village
Doldersum is an authentic village where the green is still in its original place: on the edge of the village. On your tour you will see old Saxon farms, but also the Molen van Vledder, a flour mill from 1968. Wilhelminaoord and Vledderveen are less old. They show another side of Drenthe's history: they are former mining colonies that were founded in the nineteenth century. After your beautiful trip, it is wonderful to relax in Huis ten Wolde.

Museum Vledder
Feel free to allow some extra time to visit the Museums Vledder. This museum houses a department of Drenthe art and a department for graphics and glass art. Remarkably enough, this museum also exhibits works by world-famous artists such as Mondrian, Appel and Dali… even if they are forgeries. With its counterfeit art department, this museum provides an interesting insight into the lives of master forgers such as Han van Meegeren. A unique experience. Do you want to experience the charm of the Kop van Overijssel? Then also cycle route 336303.