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Vechtetalroute

229 km cycle route.

229km
4-6days
easyDifficulty
496 mClimbing
yesE-bike friendly

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Map of the Vechtetalroute

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Elevation profile-1–106 m

The route at a glance

The Vechtetalroute follows the Vechte for about 223 kilometres, from Darfeld in the Münsterland to where the river flows into the Zwarte Water in the Netherlands. You ride past meadows, woods and quiet riverbanks and cross the German-Dutch border into the province of Overijssel. In Schüttorf, Nordhorn and Coevorden you can stop for castles, palaces and half-timbered houses. The route is well signposted, flat to gently rolling and suits riders of every level.

Example stages

A suggestion with overnight stops in towns along the way. Adjust it to your pace in the planner.

  1. Billerbeck → Schüttorf106 m up · approx. 3:32 h57 km
  2. Schüttorf → Emlichheim160 m up · approx. 4:46 h76 km
  3. Emlichheim → Arriën122 m up · approx. 3:05 h48 km
  4. Arriën → Zwolle136 m up · approx. 3:06 h48 km
Ø 57 km per day229 km · 524 Hm

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