Camping de Berken is perfectly located for the most wonderful bike rides. Therefore in this blog: cycling around Camping de Berken. Which routes are not to be missed?

Cycling around Camping de Berken

Camping de Berken is the perfect campsite for a cycling holiday in Drenthe. Not only can you easily connect to the cycling network from our campsite in Gasselte, you will also find various other cycling routes. Curious about the most beautiful cycling routes around our campsite? We highlight a few for you.

Flinten cycle route

At 1 km from Camping de Berken, the Flinten cycle route starts at knp 42. Via Borger, the megalithic capital of our country, you cycle past various megalithic tombs to Drouwen. The dolmen near Bronneger is particularly impressive, as it is enclosed by an enormous oak tree. Definitely worth a visit!

View the cycling tour here

Cycle route forestries on the Hondsrug

The Hondsrug is an elongated sand ridge that runs from Emmen to Groningen. It is the best known of a set of sand ridges and stream valleys. Many forests can be found on the Hondsrug.

Camping de Berken is located between junctions 42 and 2, from where you can follow this route.

On the route is Boswachterij Odoorn. This forest area was created at the beginning of the 19th century. Thousands of trees were planted here to combat sand drifts on the wild Drenthe sandy soil. In addition, the forest was meant for timber production. Today, this function is negligible; the forest is now mainly intended for nature and recreation purposes.

Boswachterij Exloo is a varied area with deciduous and coniferous forests, vast heathlands and drift sand areas. The varied nature and rolling landscape make the area around the - otherwise beautiful village of the same name - definitely worth a visit.

Cycle route Forestries on the Hondsrug

Mountain bike routes

If you prefer a more active cycling tour, you will find beautiful mountain bike routes around our campsite! Near the campsite, there is for example the Gasselte/Gieten route, but you can also choose the Exloo route. Both take you along the most beautiful spots of the Drentse Hondsrug.

More information about mountain biking

Other cycling routes

Besides these cycling routes, there are of course many more areas around our campsite to discover by bike! How about a visit to the Nationaal Park Drentsche Aa, for instance? Or a cycling trip to 't Gasselterveld, where you will find a sandy beach and beautiful clear blue water? Curious about other cycling routes around or near Camping de Berken? In our reception you will find various cycling maps so you can put together your own cycling route.

Camping de Berken - ideal for a cycling holiday

With so many beautiful routes nearby, Camping de Berken is ideal for a cycling holiday. Short or long routes, cycling along nature reserves or along various cosy villages - in Drenthe you will find it all.

Bike hire

Don't have your own bike? Then you can hire one from us for € 10,- per day or € 50,- per week. Children's bikes cost € 6 per day or € 30 per week. But please note, we have a limited range. If we run out of bicycles, you can fortunately rent them at Fietsverhuur Gasselte.

Would you like to know more about cycling around Camping de Berken? Check out our bicycle page!