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Cycling guide Westerwolde · Updated on 5 November 2026

The best cycle routes in Westerwolde

Westerwolde has 5 cycle routes on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 3 best are 81.6 km long on average; 2 of them are circular rides. Along the way you'll find 281 benches and picnic tables, 2 water fountains and refill points and 3 public toilets in total.

NAP-route - 01 - Bad Nieuweschans - Zuidbroek, cycle route in Westerwolde
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Photo: Michielverbeek · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Pionierroute, cycle route in Westerwolde
Industrieel Smalspoor Museum
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Photo: Winius · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Smokkelroute, cycle route in Westerwolde
Vesting Bourtange · Smokkelroute
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Photo: Janwillemvanaalst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

The 3 best cycle routes in Westerwolde

The best cycle route in Westerwolde by our score is NAP-route - 01 - Bad Nieuweschans - Zuidbroek: 50.5 km, from A to B, start Oldambt, moderate.

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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    NAP-route - 01 - Bad Nieuweschans - Zuidbroek, cycle route in Westerwolde
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    Photo: Michielverbeek · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    50.5 km · ± 3:20 h · From A to B · start Oldambt

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points72 benches and picnic tables

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    Pionierroute, cycle route in Westerwolde
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    Photo: Winius · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    124.3 km · ± 8:15 h · ↗ 43 m · Circular ride · start Coevorden

    2 public toilets1 water point100 benches and picnic tables

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    Smokkelroute, cycle route in Westerwolde
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    Photo: Janwillemvanaalst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    70.1 km · ± 4:40 h · ↗ 6 m · Circular ride · start Haren (Ems)

    1 public toilet1 water point109 benches and picnic tables

Long-distance routes through Westerwolde

Rides of several days, in stages, like the Dutch LF routes and EuroVelo.

Points of interest along the cycle routes

Along the 3 best cycle routes.

Cycle routes per place in Groningen province

7 places have their own guide.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cycle routes are there in Westerwolde?

The Outdoor Pitstop map has 5 cycle routes in Westerwolde, including 2 long-distance routes in stages.

What is the best cycle route in Westerwolde?

At the top of this guide is NAP-route - 01 - Bad Nieuweschans - Zuidbroek (50.5 km, moderate). Next come Pionierroute and Smokkelroute.

Are there circular rides in Westerwolde?

Yes, for example Pionierroute and Smokkelroute.

Which cycle routes in Westerwolde have a toilet along the way?

In this guide, Pionierroute and Smokkelroute have a public toilet along the route.

Which long-distance routes run through Westerwolde?

Among others NAP-route and United Countries Tour run through this area.

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Guides of places nearby

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