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Drenthe
Assen

Balloërveld Heathland – Balloërveld Heath loop from Assen

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Bike touring routes & trails
Netherlands
Drenthe
Assen

Balloërveld Heathland – Balloërveld Heath loop from Assen

Easy

3.8

(5)

66

riders

Balloërveld Heathland – Balloërveld Heath loop from Assen

01:46

30.2km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Drentsche Aa

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.18 km

Assen Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

2

2.38 km

Assen Town Square

Highlight • Settlement

Village square with a direct view of the harbor basin. Beautifully designed.

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3

18.0 km

Iconic Dead Tree in Drentsche Aa

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

19.3 km

Balloërveld Heathland

Highlight • Natural

The heath is usually at its best at the end of August.

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5

19.7 km

Balloërveld Heath

Highlight • Natural

The Balloërveld is located in the middle of the Drentsche Aa National Park. This is one of the largest and most beautiful moors in the province of Drenthe. Would Drenthe have looked like this hundreds of years ago?

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6

20.4 km

Cycle Path Along the Drentsche Aa

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Good cycle path along the country road

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7

22.2 km

Loon Village

Highlight • Settlement

Nice little place on the cycle path to Groningen.

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8

27.7 km

Historic Alley in Assen

Highlight • Historical Site

Typical Dutch alley with cobbled street surface.

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B

30.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

8.51 km

2.82 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

6.63 km

4.71 km

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Saturday 6 June

19°C

12°C

69 %

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