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Mountain bike holiday in the nature of Drenthe

Looking for adventure and relaxation? During a mountain bike holiday at Roodewoud you will experience the best of both worlds. After an action-packed day on the rugged paths and forests of Drenthe, you can dive into your own jacuzzi or sauna. Hidden in the greenery, in the middle of the oldest forests in the Netherlands, Roodewoud offers luxury holiday homes where peace and nature come together. Here you can not only pedal your legs, but also recharge your battery.

💡 TIP: tours are regularly organised in the region, perfect to combine with a stay at Roodewoud!

Mountain biking through the Drenthe landscape

The best routes from Roodewoud

From Roodewoud you can get on your mountain bike and start an adventure through the nature of Drenthe. One of the most popular routes is the Rotonde van Rolde, a tough challenge for the fanatic mountain biker and takes you through the forests and over the heathland of Rolde. You will pass narrow, technical paths, steep climbs and fast descents, which make it a true spectacle. In addition to the Rotonde van Rolde you can try the Blue Route or the Black Route, which challenges you just that little bit more.

Rotonde van Rolde - red posts

9 km
The ultimate challenge! This route takes you over narrow, technical paths, tough climbs and fast descents. Perfect for the real adventurer.

Grolloo | groen

15 km
Deze route bestaat vooral uit singletracks en is geschikt voor alle niveaus. Halverwege kom je een uitdagend heuveltje tegen, maar geen zorgen, beginners mogen er omheen!

Gieten Gasselte | rood

16 km
Deze route slingert door bossen over leuke paden en klimmetjes, met zo min mogelijk asfalt. Ook al is het hier vrij vlak, er zijn gave heuveltjes, een vette flowtrail en handige inkortplekjes!

Anloo - green posts

38 km
A varied course with single tracks, gravel roads, paved and sandy paths. Cross a varied landscape of forests, heathland and meadows. Not a sporty race, but pure enjoyment of nature.

The ultimate experience at Roodewoud

Are you ready for a mountain bike adventure at Roodewoud? Then we have something fun for you! In step 2 of the booking process you can tick that you want to receive extra tips for mountain biking from our park manager Lennart. He is also ready to help you reserve the mountain bikes and the necessary equipment (at your own expense). If you would also like to learn more about the basic techniques, Lennart can take you for a tour and instruction, based on availability. He is happy to share his knowledge, so that you can go out with complete confidence!

TIPS FROM OUR PARK MANAGER LENNART

✤ Check your bike before you leave – Make sure your mountain bike is in top condition. Check the tires, brakes and chain before you leave. This will prevent problems on the road!

✤ Hydrate during the ride – Don't forget to bring water! It is important to stay well hydrated, especially when you go on long rides through nature.

✤ Take time for the surroundings – It's not all about speed; take a break every now and then to enjoy the view. Look around you, Drenthe is full of surprises!

✤ Bring a snack for the road – An energy bar or a piece of fruit can do wonders if you need a boost. It keeps your energy levels up for the next challenge!