Cycling in the Vechtdal
Low-traffic cycle-node routes along the Vecht, two real MTB routes and bike rental around the corner — the Vechtdal is a cycling paradise too.
🚲 Cycle-node routes along the Vecht
The Vechtdal is criss-crossed with cycle nodes along (virtually) low-traffic paths beside the river — flat tarmac without bumps, suitable for children’s bikes from about six years old. You put together your own route: an hour’s loop to Ommen and back, or a day trip via Dalfsen along the banks of the Vecht.
Plan your route in advance with the cycle-node planner via Vechtdal Overijssel.
🚵 Mountain biking: two real routes
For those who prefer to head into the forest, there are two waymarked MTB routes within ten kilometres. The MTB-route Ommen (± 20 km) is a varied loop through the Ommen forestry: woods, moorland pools and the drifting sands of the Sahara. The MTB-route Lemelerberg (± 13 km) is tougher, with the flanks of the ice-pushed ridge as a natural climb.
MTB-route Ommen — ± 20 km
📍 Start: e.g. Eerderveldweg car park (near the Sahara)
🔧 Bike rental in Ommen
No bikes with you? In Ommen (± 6 km) you can rent city bikes, e-bikes and children’s bikes:
Gevro Tweewielers
📍 Dr. A.C. van Raaltestraat 15, Ommen
📞 0529 – 454 020 · online booking available
Rederij Peters — e-bikes
📍 Steenoever 1, 7731 PW Ommen
💶 e-bike ± €24.95 per day · 📞 0529 – 451 924
Where to find it?
🚲 Bike rental Ommen (Gevro): ± 6 km — directions ↗ · 🚵 Start of MTB route Ommen (Eerderveldweg car park): ± 8 km — directions ↗
Prices, availability and opening hours: always check the rental company’s website.
Cycling holiday?
Pedal, swim, sauna — in that order
Our bungalow is the ideal base for cyclists: cycle nodes at the door and the swimming lake 200 metres away for after the ride.