Cycling and walking routes

Cycling and walking routes

Cycling and hiking routes

The province of Drenthe is the premier province for cycling and hiking in the Netherlands. Because of the central location of Holiday Resort Witterzomer, it is the starting point for many beautiful hiking and cycling routes.

Bicycles

From the reception, you can follow several nice routes, varying from 10 to 50 kilometers. You can also buy a cycling map at the reception. Didn't bring your bikes on holiday? During the summer there are several rental options at Witterzomer.

Hiking

For a lovely hike you don't have to go far from the resort, because you can simply walk through our nature reserve. Furthermore, there are several routes available from the reception that cater to the experienced hiker.

Bikes in Drenthe

Thanks to the wide range of nice cycling routes, Drenthe has been awarded with the title of 5-star cycling province. Drenthe used to be characterized by a landscape filled with moors and heathlands and you can still see this today. When you get on your bike in Drenthe you will come across vast heathlands, forests, peat bogs, rolling fields, and meadows. But also nice villages and interesting sights. In addition, in Drenthe there are no less than eleven different sheepfolds, which you can visit to see the sheep and lambs grazing.

There's something for everyone when it comes to the available cycling routes. Those who are looking for a quiet cycling route through nature are in the right place here, but the more experienced cyclists, who are looking for a beautiful mountain biking route, will also get their money's worth out here. Check out a number of possibilities here: https://www.c-and-a.com/nl/nl/shop/fietsregio-drenthe

More Near the park

Around park: 21km

Hunebedcentrum

With sixteen dolmen in the immediate vicinity, Borger in Drenthe is the dolmen capital of the Netherlands. So it makes a lot of sense that the Hunebedcentrum (Dolmen Center) can also be found here! Next to this center, you will find a large pebble garden and the largest dolmen of the Netherlands is a little further out.

Around park: 5km

Assen

The city center of Assen is at a stone's throw distance from Witterzomer and is well accessible from the park both by car and bicycle. You can get a city plan at the reception.

Around park: 90km

Geotour Kop van Drenthe

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Around park: 5km

Drents Archive

With Drents Archive 3.0, everyone can experience the history of Drenthe in a brand new way. Quickly go take a look in this completely renovated building!

Around park: 17km

National Park Drents-Friese Wold

The Drents-Friese Wold is the largest contiguous forest area in the Netherlands, after the Hoge Veluwe. There is plenty to discover here! In fact, you can hike or cycle through 6,000 hectares of forest, heathland, driftsands, and grassland.

Around park: 20km

Radio telescope Dwingeloo

On the edge of the Dwingelderveld is an enormous radio telescope which made radio astronomy possible, right next to the vast pastures. Very impressive!

Around park: 17km

Treetop Path

In and around outside center Boomkroonpad, there is a lot to do! Make exciting trips through the carrot tunnel or take a magnificent stroll through the forest.

Around park: 8km

Camp Westerbork

Kamp Westerbork is close to Holiday park Witterzomer. On this historic place, the history of the camp is brought home to you.

Around park: 5km

Drenthe Museum

In the brand new Drents Museum, there is plenty to see, do, and experience for a whole day of discovery. It is also perfect for children and young people, because the new Children's Museum, the Archeolab, and the Art Floor were specifically designed for this age group. Up to the age of 18, they also have free admission to the museum!