Choose (via b2match) one of three guided cycling routes through the Groningen region. All routes finish around lunchtime at the former cardboard factory De Toekomst in Scheemda, where lunch will be served.
Routes 2 and 3 include a bus transfer to the starting point. After lunch, you can return to Groningen by bus or optionally cycle back via the 50 km Return Route.
All tours are guided, follow the Dutch cycling junction network (fietsknooppuntenysteem) and include several stops with information provided in English.
Route 1: Groningen → Scheemda (34 km)
This route starts in the city of Groningen and takes you through beautiful natural landscapes and idyllic villages. Along the way, you will see traditional windmills and the manor house (borg) in Slochteren. The route ends around lunchtime at a historic factory “De Toekomst” in Scheemda.
Route 2: Appingedam → Scheemda (54 km )
You will travel by bus from your hotel to the historic town of Appingedam, where you will be offered a short guided walking tour. From there, you will cycle along parts of the Atlantic Wall Route and the International Dollard Route. You will also cross the longest cycling bridge in Europe before finishing the tour around lunchtime at a historic factory in Scheemda.
Route 3: Bourtange → Scheemda (36 km)
You will travel by bus from your hotel to Bourtange, where you will enjoy a short walk through the fortress. From there, you will cycle through beautiful natural surroundings and idyllic villages, passing through the windmill town of Winschoten before arriving at a historic factory in Scheemda for lunch.
OPTIONAL Return Route: Scheemda → Groningen (50 km)
After lunch, you may return to the city of Groningen by bus. For those who are not yet finished cycling, it is also possible to cycle back. This route takes you through the town of Veendam, the Borgerswold park, and beautiful natural landscapes. Naturally, you will also see several windmills along the way.
Choose your route!
Please select your preferred option via our event platform, b2match.