Cycling in Oldambt
Along the junctions
Getting on your bike and having the freedom to figure out where to go by yourself. With the help of the Routebureau Groningen's cycling network, this is just that little bit easier. Using these junctions, you can plan your ideal cycling route. It is useful to check in advance which junctions you want to cycle along and make a note of them somewhere. Once you are on the road, follow the green and white signposts between the points. At each junction, there is a sign with a map, so you can easily shorten or lengthen your route. The Routebureau Groningen website has a handy map with all junctions and routes.
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Long-distance cycle routes
Fancy going for a long bike ride? That too is possible from Oldambt. In fact, the region has a number of routes that allow you to cycle very far. The LF9 NAP route takes you from Bad Nieuweschans all the way to Breda, a journey of some 465 kilometres. Is that too long for you? Then you can also take the shorter LF10 Wadden Sea route, which is 275 kilometres long and runs from Callantsoog via the Afsluitdijk to Bad Nieuweschans. Don't worry, if it's just a bit too long for you, you can also cycle a small part of the routes.
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Around the Dollard
The Dollard is one of the most unique nature reserves in the Netherlands. The approximately 300-kilometre-long German-Dutch cycle route along the International Dollard Route takes you through the vast polder landscape. A landscape criss-crossed by ring canals and waterways, which are vital to the local residents. As you look around, you’ll see that this is the ideal environment for remarkable flora and fauna. A nice feature of this route is that you cover part of it by boat. From May to September, a ferry runs between the ports of Ditzum, Emden and Delfzijl, specifically for cyclists and walkers.
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Rest stops
Fancy giving your legs a rest whilst touring Oldambt? Then do take a look at one of the rest stops in the region. Rest stops are self-catering locations along cycling and walking routes where you can take a breather. For a voluntary contribution, you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea here, and perhaps a little treat too. You’ll also find everything else you need for your cycle ride; you can even patch a puncture there. You’ll recognise the rest stops by their large signs. Take a look at the region’s rest stops below.
Pieter Smitbrug
For the adventurous cyclist, there is plenty to discover in Oldambt. The Pieter Smit Bridge, Europe’s longest pedestrian and cycle bridge, provides a direct link between Winschoten and Blauwestad. With an impressive length of almost 800 metres, this bridge consists of four combined spans and connects urban areas with the countryside. The bridge is mainly constructed from sustainable hardwood with an FSC certification, which contributes to an environmentally friendly cycling experience.
Rest stops in Oldambt
Bike hire
Would you like to hire a bike for your trip through Oldambt? You can do so at one of the following locations:
- Roggeveld Fietsen – Stationsstraat 20, Scheemda, 0597-592162
- NS Station – Winschoten (self-service public transport bike locker)
- Fietsplezier Oldambt Zeeheldenstraat 3 in Winschoten, 0597 - 767 274
