Cycling guide Stadskanaal · Updated on 6 November 2026
The best cycle routes in Stadskanaal
Stadskanaal has 3 cycle routes on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 2 best are 58.9 km long on average; 2 of them are circular rides. Along the way you'll find 184 benches and picnic tables, 3 water fountains and refill points and 2 public toilets in total.

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The 2 best cycle routes in Stadskanaal
The best cycle route in Stadskanaal by our score is Smokkelroute: 70.1 km, circular ride, start Haren (Ems), hard.
In the order of our score: a photo, points of interest along the way, a toilet or water point, a circular ride, a description and how often people search for the route.
The numbers on the map are the routes below, at their starting point. Pitstops count up to 100 m from the route. Riding time assumes 15 km an hour, without breaks.
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Photo: Janwillemvanaalst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsSmokkelroute
Hard70.1 km · ± 4:40 h · ↗ 6 m · Circular ride · start Haren (Ems)
1 public toilet1 water point109 benches and picnic tables
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Hunzeroute
Moderate47.8 km · ± 3:10 h · ↗ 19 m · Circular ride · start Aa en Hunze
1 public toilet2 water fountains and refill points75 benches and picnic tables
Long-distance routes through Stadskanaal
Rides of several days, in stages, like the Dutch LF routes and EuroVelo.

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Photo: Winius · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsUnited Countries Tour
194.3 km · From A to B
Points of interest along the cycle routes
Along the 2 best cycle routes.
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Janwillemvanaalst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsFort Bourtange
Castle · along 1 cycle route
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Frequently asked questions
How many cycle routes are there in Stadskanaal?
The Outdoor Pitstop map has 3 cycle routes in Stadskanaal, including 1 long-distance route in stages.
What is the best cycle route in Stadskanaal?
At the top of this guide is Smokkelroute (70.1 km, hard). Next come Hunzeroute.
Are there circular rides in Stadskanaal?
Yes, for example Smokkelroute and Hunzeroute.
Which cycle routes in Stadskanaal have a toilet along the way?
In this guide, Smokkelroute and Hunzeroute have a public toilet along the route.
Which long-distance routes run through Stadskanaal?
Among others United Countries Tour run through this area.
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