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.

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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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Photo: Michielverbeek · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons50.5 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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Photo: Winius · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsPionierroute
Hard124.3 km · ± 8:15 h · ↗ 43 m · Circular ride · start Coevorden
2 public toilets1 water point100 benches and picnic tables
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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
Long-distance routes through Westerwolde
Rides of several days, in stages, like the Dutch LF routes and EuroVelo.

NAP-route
376.2 km · From A to B

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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 3 best cycle routes.
Graaf Adolfmonument
Memorial · along 1 cycle route
StoryHunebed D45 Emmerdennen
Archaeological site · along 1 cycle route
Audio story · 1 mini
Photo: Winius · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsIndustrieel Smalspoor Museum
Museum · along 1 cycle route
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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Photo: Capital Press Schiphol (Fotograaf) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsArchaeological site · along 1 cycle route

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Photo: Hilda Morassi · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsRuins · along 1 cycle route

Memorial · along 1 cycle route

Observation tower · along 1 cycle route
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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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