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🍂 BROWN DIVIDE by Erwin Sikkens

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🍂 BROWN DIVIDE by Erwin Sikkens

planned a gravel ride

May 25, 2026

🍂 BROWN DIVIDE by Erwin Sikkens

Hard

19:23

305km

15.7km/h

1,230m

1,230m

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Overview

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.7 km for 351 m

After 67.0 km for 375 m

After 73.1 km for 164 m

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After 244 km for 518 m

Most people would complete this in 3-6 days

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9.34 km

Gravel — Nieuw Bussumerheide

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Beautiful piece of nature! Nice piece to tackle with the gravel bike.

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13.4 km

Tafelberg (Tafelberg Heath)

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Highest point of the Gooi

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13.7 km

Unpaved connecting section from Westerheide to Tafelbergheide

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Although the sign now indicates differently, cycling is legal here - also according to the website of the Goois Nature Reserve. The path is a nice unpaved alternative to the …

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18.5 km

Heathland descent with views over Zuiderheide

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One of the many fantastic pieces of heathland around Hilversum. Not a lot of height difference, but you can feel it. Can be very busy with walkers, cyclists, runners and other outdoorsy people on sunny days.

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20.7 km

Gravel Path Along the Laarderwasmeer

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Lovely compact gravel strip along the Laarderwasmeer. Twists finish it off!

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23.2 km

Gravel Path Through the Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Indeed a nice straight stretch of gravel cycle path. But very narrow and so be careful when "racing" because of any oncoming traffic. There is a wider forest road next …

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35.3 km

Pijnenburg Swamp Trail

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For a long time, cycling was prohibited here, but since the path is part of the local MTB network, you can legally cycle on this unpaved path. A fantastic way …

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37.1 km

Staalwijklaan Gravel Path

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Beautiful wide gravel road that can be ridden by road bike.

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46.0 km

Runway at Soesterberg Air Base

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Perhaps the widest cycle path in the Netherlands ... or the world? The runway of the old Soesterberg airbase is open to cyclists. The runway is closed between March 15 …

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49.8 km

Oude Woudenbergse Zandweg

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Wide unpaved gravel road with a narrow cycle path next to it. The bike path is partly asphalt and partly hardpack gravel. This connection is therefore perfectly suitable for all …

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53.5 km

Maarnseweg shell path

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Nice hardpack gravel bike path through the forest, suitable for all types of bicycles (including racing bikes).

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58.6 km

Gravel connection Maarnse Grindweg - Buurtsteeg

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A partly unpaved and legally cycleable connecting road between the Maarnse Grindweg and the Buurtsteeg. A perfect passage for gravel cyclists who find their way from the paved Maarnse Grindweg to the partly unpaved Buurtsteeg.

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64.4 km

Let de Stigter Path

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The Let de Stigterpad winds through the forests, moors and sand drifts of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. The 39 km long and partly unpaved cycle path from Maarn to Rhenen is …

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73.2 km

Cycling Café De Proloog

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Very nice place De Proloog, also in the middle of a ride, for an Engadine Nusstorte with a cappuccino. Inspiring, there are always other cyclists on the weekend. The meeting point for drivers in Amerongen.

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84.4 km

Luitjesweg unpaved section

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Dirt road between farms. From Rhenen there is a prohibition sign for all traffic that has no business at one of these addresses.... from the other side, however, the road …

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86.5 km

Dirt road through fields

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Nice little single track surrounded by fields on the slopes of the Grebbeberg hill. It's a nice one in a network of multiple dirt roads and grassy paths. Bumpy but beautiful. Great for mountainbikes and gravel bikes a like.

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87.4 km

Laarsenberg-East Cycling Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great forest road + concrete cycling path up and over the Grebbeberg. It's a hidden climb that many don't know that is much more beautiful then the car invested Grebbeberg road that many ride. Go here instead ;-)

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90.2 km

Gravel Path Along the Nederrijn and the Grebbeberg

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Here you can elegantly bypass the slope of the Grebbeberg along the bank.

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92.8 km

Afweg Gravel Section

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Unpaved farm road - or backroad as Gijs Bruinsma would call it - in the polder estuary between the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and the Veluwe just behind Wageningen. A nice unpaved …

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101 km

Larixlaan, beautiful forest trail

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When a forest path has a street name, you often already know enough, that's a nice one! The same applies to this Larixlaan in the forest near Nassau's Oord. There …

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102 km

Gravel Path Through Veluwe Forest

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Hard forest path with a gravel-esque look. Beautiful old avenue, perfect to ride with the gravel bike!

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104 km

Bosbeekweg

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful road through the forest and also the only legal cycling route through the forest near Quandenoord. You can use the concrete cycle path here with your regular bicycle, but …

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108 km

Buunderkamp double-track

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Beautiful forest avenue that meanders halfway along the stream. There are a few bends around that spot that can be very loose, especially in the summer, and therefore difficult to cycle. Nevertheless, a beautiful road.

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110 km

Renkumse Beek Forest Road

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Beautiful flat connecting forest road, nicely varied with wet spots

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113 km

Winding through the heath – MTB Ede

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Nice varied paths, sometimes single track, sometimes a wider path and nowhere busy.

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115 km

MTB Ede – Double track

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

There are many different cycle paths in and around Ede. They meander through forests and heathland and lie along the popular junction routes. By bike you will discover the most diverse nature reserves in the Netherlands.

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119 km

Pond in the Veluwe

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Small pond in beautiful surroundings with a bench to relax away from the mainstream - only the nearby motorway is a bit of a nuisance.

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123 km

Strade Bianche Lichtenbeek

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful hidden Strade Bianche hardpack gravel road. It's rolling, winding and beautiful. Good ridable for all types of bikes. It's a bit hidden (and only locally known) as it is …

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125 km

Warnsborn gravel section

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Just outside the city of Arnhem, but already immediately in the middle of farmers fields and forests, this beautiful gravel road is definitely worth the visit. From the gravel crossroads …

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127 km

Schaapsdrift gravel section

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Beautiful singletrack through the heath at the Warnsborn estate. Beautiful to see, especially early in the morning or at the end of the afternoon. The path itself is easy to …

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135 km

G50 Gravel Path (Veluwe)

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Not the A50... but the G50! The gravel-50 next to the highway, which incidentally does not bother you much. The G50 is a perfect connecting road for gravel bikers between …

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141 km

Deelerwoud gravel stretch

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Beautiful and remote gravel road through heather fields just north of Deelen, connecting the 'Kop van Deelen' with either 'Woeste Hoeve' or 'Loenermark' gravel sections. Famous for it's dead trees …

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148 km

Loenermark Gravel Path

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The 'Loenermark' is a beautiful place in the middle of the Veluwe. Less crowded then the 'Posbank' area and lucky enough there is tons of gravel and forest track to …

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150 km

Rolling gravel section through the heath

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Beautiful wide but winding and gently climbing gravel road through one of the larger heathlands of the Loenermark, with fantastic views along the way. The gravel is a bit loose …

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152 km

Strade Bianche Bruisbeek

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Beautiful rolling and winding hardpack gravel 'Strade Bianche' road running through the equally beautiful Loenermark forest area. This road has it all. Forest, heather fields, little ups and downs, places …

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165 km

Ruggeweg Gravel Road

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Strade Bianche Ruggeweg is a beautiful gravel road through the slightly rolling fields just outside Beekbergen, on the edge of the Veluwe. The road is ridable for all bikes, but …

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172 km

Lovely singletrack through pine forest

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A wonderful natural single track through a piece of coniferous forest. Nothing technical, but wonderfully from any hustle and bustle in a beautiful piece of forest.

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177 km

Beautiful trail along the Hoog Buurlose heath

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Famous among locals, this high-lying trail along the edge of the forest in the east and the Hoog Buurlose heath in the west. The trail consists of a single track …

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182 km

Radio Kootwijk

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The former radio station Radio Kootwijk is a unique and monumental building. You really have to stop here to see the imposing building up close. Everything is special about this building: the history, style and location.

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188 km

Halte Assel Eatery

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Perfect for a break, as there are not many other options in the area for a break with refreshments.

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191 km

Strade Bianche section Rodeweg

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Lovely hardpack gravel strip between Halte Assel and the N road in the north. A beautiful connection between Assel and the Kroondomein gravel near Uddel. Recommended!

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197 km

Hofweg Gravel Section Kroondomein Veluwe

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The Hofweg is one of the most beautiful 'real' gravel roads in the Netherlands and is easy to cycle on both a gravel bike and a racing bike. The open …

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208 km

Laak, unpaved road

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Laak is a beautiful unpaved forest road through the heart of the fairytale Speulderbos. The road is quite hard, making it perfect for cycling with gravel bikes.

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211 km

Meandering forest road

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A wonderfully winding hard forest road on the border of the Speulderbos. You can cycle here for miles on end with your gravel bike. Please note that some adjacent forests north of here are not accessible to cyclists.

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218 km

Ermelosche Heath

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

On the enchanting Ermelo heath you cycle through vast heathlands, forests and picturesque fens. This area of 343 hectares is an ideal place for cyclists and nature lovers. Here you …

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226 km

Beekhuizerweg - forest road

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Update 2025: free cycling is no longer allowed in the Leuvenum forests. However, this path is an exception and is still accessible for gravel bikes, for example :-)

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228 km

Leuvenumse Brook and Site of the Former Zandmolen (Sand Mill)

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This resting spot on the Leuvenumse Beek is certainly worth considering for a pleasant break if you are in the area.

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232 km

Leuvenhorst along the sand drift

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In Leuvenhorst you are now only allowed to cycle on specifically designated forest paths. This combination of forest paths along the impressive sand drift is one of those legal cycling …

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238 km

Winding trail across the heath

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Cycling here is purely for the beauty of it. The path winds beautifully through the heath but goes nowhere other than where it pretty much came from. Nevertheless, it is …

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241 km

Beautiful double track across Elspeetsche Heide

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Douze points! What a fantastic winding double track unpaved path across the Elspeetsche Heide. Good for cycling with the gravel bike. The path has several beautiful turns on both the …

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247 km

Steep Climbs on the Elspeetse Heide

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There are two short steep climbs in the middle of the Elspeetse Heide. These climbs are the toughest / most fun to ride from Vierhouten. Do keep in mind the many walkers in this area.

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248 km

Winding trail across Elspeetsche Heide

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A beautiful winding unpaved path across the Elspeetsche Heide between Vierhouten and the woodland north of Elspeet. The path is easy to cycle with the gravel bike and MTB, but …

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251 km

Elspeterbosch Double Track

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Lovely unpaved crossing from Elspeet, between the farms and farm fields, towards the piece of forest to the north of the village. Cross that forest and you will be on …

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256 km

Elspeeter Shrubs

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A beautiful double track forest path through forest and heath that winds its way quietly through the tall dry grass. Not only great for cycling with a gravel bike, but …

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262 km

Langeweg gravel path

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The Langeweg is a forest road, at bits real sandy... there is though a hardend part to the right where there is hardpack gravel path suitable for all bikes including …

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268 km

Tepelbergweg Sand Path, Welna Estate

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Beautiful hard dirt road through the Welna estate. Please note that you will bump into Tongeren Estate on the east side, where you are not allowed to cycle.

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270 km

Welna Avenue

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Beautiful straight forest path in the Welna estate, both on the MTB and on the gravel bike great to do!

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271 km

Strade Bianche Berkenlaan

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Beautiful unpaved gravel passage in the forest. Although from above it is actually more of a residential area (of villas), in practice you will not be bothered by it much. …

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273 km

Gravel road "het Geldersch Landschap"

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Beautiful forest path / gravel path to and from the Officiersweg, another hard gravel path. Good for cycling with gravel bikes and MTB.

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281 km

Dellenselaan (Königsberg Natural Forest, Veluwe)

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Beautiful double-track gravel road in the forest near Heerden. Anyone who cycles the Green Divide will certainly recognize it! Along the way you will pass a somewhat strange-looking concrete box, …

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287 km

De Tonnenberg

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Dirt path along the Tonnenberg heath. The heath itself is not accessible to cyclists, but the path along it (part of the mountain bike route) does give a nice view over the heath.

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292 km

Ennerveld – unpaved climb

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A 'shortcut' in the mountain bike route that at the same time provides a fun challenge. That is what this climb (little climb) along the Ennerveld offers the cyclist.
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295 km

Shells and sandy path in Petrea parallel to the A28

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Lovely hardpack gravel path (also with pieces of mud if you cycle further down it) that descends more and more towards the north. A dirty flax flat climb that takes …

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297 km

Vuursteenberg

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Hardly a mountain, but the most northerly slope of the Veluwe and therefore a small climb, part of the mountain bike route through the Zwolle forests.

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302 km

Gravel Path in Engelse Werk Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This super nice hardpack gravel path is located in the English Werk city park. Official cycle path and perfect to ride with all types of bicycles. The great alternative to …

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305 km

Zwolle

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Zwolle was once part of the Hanseatic League and when it joined this trade union, prosperity returned. That is why they wanted to protect themselves against invaders and built a …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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195 km

59.6 km

35.8 km

8.53 km

5.97 km

168 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

133 km

72.0 km

63.6 km

30.9 km

5.79 km

< 100 m

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