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Drenthe

Meppel

Zwartsluis – Giethoorn Canals loop from Meppel

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Netherlands

Drenthe

Meppel

Zwartsluis – Giethoorn Canals loop from Meppel

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Zwartsluis – Giethoorn Canals loop from Meppel

02:43

46.8km

40m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: March 4, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 4.53 km for 52 m

After 12.9 km for 22 m

After 19.6 km for 15 m

After 23.3 km for 29 m

After 45.0 km for 25 m

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Start point

Train Station

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13.4 km

Zwartsluis

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The port of Swarte Sluys was first mentioned in 1398. Zwartsluis has been a transit port for peat from Drenthe to Holland. Today, the port is mainly used by holidaymakers and there are employment opportunities in shipbuilding.

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19.5 km

Schutsloterpad

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Beautiful path with characteristic houses and farms

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26.2 km

Cycling Across Giethoorn's Bridges

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27.4 km

Giethoorn Canals

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Pure tourism, but still worth seeing.

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27.8 km

Giethoorn Canals and Thatched-Roof Houses

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Small picturesque village, just beautiful 🤗🇱🇺

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28.4 km

Giethoorn Canals

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32.1 km

Kanaal Beukers-Steenwijk

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The Beukers-Steenwijk Canal is a peaceful waterway that winds through the Overijssel landscape and connects Steenwijk with the Beulakerwijde and other waters. Surrounded by green banks and wide fields, the …

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34.1 km

Bovenboersepad Wooden Bridge

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From this bridge you have a good view of the surrounding landscape! As a cyclist you have to get off here.

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46.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

18.6 km

1.83 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

9.67 km

3.52 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Zwartsluis – Giethoorn Canals loop from Meppel

Zwartsluis

Schutsloterpad

Cycling Across Giethoorn's Bridges

Giethoorn Canals

Giethoorn Canals and Thatched-Roof Houses

Giethoorn Canals

Kanaal Beukers-Steenwijk

Bovenboersepad Wooden Bridge

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