
12 Hondsrugroute

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RouteXpert Hans van de Ven (Mr.MRA)
Last edit: 17-03-2025
Starting point: Restaurant Wielens, Noord-SleenEnd point: Restaurant Wielens, Noord-Sleen
Rating: I awarded this route 3*** stars because the roads are very good, the landscape impressively alternates between forests, heathland and old sand ridges, and the attractions include historical gems such as dolmens and Wildlands Adventure Zoo.
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Duration
3h 29m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
103.23 km
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Hunebed D17
You start the ride in Noord-Sleen at Restaurant Wielens, an atmospheric place where the coffee is fresh and the stories are rich. Soon you turn the first bends towards Odoornerveen, where you explore the open Drenthe landscape. The roads wind through forests and along canals, while the scent of pine trees wafts into your helmet. The first real stop is at the dolmens D17 and D18 in Rolde. Here you come face to face with the past: burial monuments that were built thousands of years ago by the Funnel Beaker people. After a short photo stop you continue along the Drouwenerveld, where the Hondsrug shows itself at its most beautiful. Heathlands and winding forest roads alternate and the quiet paths ensure a wonderful riding rhythm. Halfway along the route, Jimm's in Gieten is a perfect break. Whether you fancy a hearty lunch or a cup of coffee, here you can not only refuel yourself, but also your engine. Then you travel deeper into the Drenthe landscape and pass Wildlands Adventure Zoo in Emmen, a unique piece of adventure on the route. A short stop here gives you the chance to spot the wild animals before you continue. Not much later you reach Hunebed D30 near Exloo, a beautifully hidden prehistoric monument in the middle of the forest. The peace here is almost tangible. After this historical stopover, the route continues towards the Noordbargerbos, an atmospheric nature reserve with winding roads and beautiful vistas.
The last kilometers take you through the Valtherbos and the edge of Emmen to the end point at Wielens in Noord-Sleen. Here you can enjoy an impressive ride, with a drink in your hand and a smile on your face.
The Hondsrugroute is a beautiful combination of history, nature and great riding pleasure. With a mix of good asphalt, winding roads and impressive sights, this route is a must for every motorcyclist. Whether you come for the riding pleasure, the peace of nature or the stories from the past - this ride has it all. Put it on your list and experience it yourself!

Gieten

Drouwenerveld
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Drenthe
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Drenthe (Dutch: [ˈdrɛntə] (listen); German: Drenthe) is a province of the Netherlands located in the northeastern part of the country. It is bordered by Overijssel to the south, Friesland to the west, Groningen to the north, and the German state of Lower Saxony to the east. As of November 2019, Drenthe had a population of 493,449 and a total area of 2,680 km2 (1,030 sq mi).
Drenthe has been populated for 15.000 years. The region has subsequently been part of the Episcopal principality of Utrecht, Habsburg Netherlands, Dutch Republic, Batavian Republic, Kingdom of Holland and Kingdom of the Netherlands. Drenthe has been an official province since 1796. The capital and seat of the provincial government is Assen. The King's Commissioner of Drenthe is Jetta Klijnsma. The Labour Party (PvdA) is the largest party in the States-Provincial, followed by the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA).
Drenthe is a sparsely populated rural area, unlike many other parts of the Netherlands. Except for the cities of Assen (pop. 67,963) and Emmen (pop. 107,113), the land in Drenthe is mainly used for agriculture.
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Drenthe has been populated for 15.000 years. The region has subsequently been part of the Episcopal principality of Utrecht, Habsburg Netherlands, Dutch Republic, Batavian Republic, Kingdom of Holland and Kingdom of the Netherlands. Drenthe has been an official province since 1796. The capital and seat of the provincial government is Assen. The King's Commissioner of Drenthe is Jetta Klijnsma. The Labour Party (PvdA) is the largest party in the States-Provincial, followed by the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA).
Drenthe is a sparsely populated rural area, unlike many other parts of the Netherlands. Except for the cities of Assen (pop. 67,963) and Emmen (pop. 107,113), the land in Drenthe is mainly used for agriculture.
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