Image route around Emmen 61 km

Emmen, Valthe, Erica

As you cycle through the beautiful Drenthe landscape, you are surrounded by green forests, rolling heathlands and picturesque villages. Be surprised along the way by cheerful or impressive works of art.

One of the artists you will encounter along the way is the prominent Homme Veenema. You will cycle past his famous work The Playing Bears. These figurative works of art bring the history and culture of the region to life in a playful and accessible way. His impressive giraffe, a 17-metre-high statue along the A37, is a landmark for the entire area.

Other artists have also left their mark on the region. Broken Circle and Spiral Hill by Robert Smithson, located in a sand quarry near Emmen, is a fascinating land art project that incorporates the natural elements of the Drenthe landscape in an innovative way. This artwork from 1971 offers visitors the opportunity to admire it from different perspectives.

In addition, you pass the impressive artwork Water and Fire by Willem Kind. Placed at the fire station, this artwork depicts the powerful dynamics between these two primal forces. The striking red and blue colours symbolise the eternal battle between water and fire.