Discover the diverse nature and history of Overijssel during this cycling holiday through the Vechtdal and the Sallandse Heuvelrug. With comfortable overnight stays in Ommen and Raalte, enjoy beautiful routes through unique landscapes, charming villages, and impressive natural areas.

Cycle along babbling brooks, expansive floodplains, and historic estates in the scenic Vechtdal. Explore the charming village of Beerze with its authentic Saxon farms and visit the hidden sand dunes of the Sahara in Ommen. Discover the Lemelerberg, a moraine with heath, deciduous forests, and drifting sand plains, for a breathtaking view of the region.

Experience the unique Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park with rolling heathlands, impressive height differences, and panoramic views. From the Sallandse Heuvelrug, cycle to the beautiful Landgoed Twickel, where Twickel Castle and its historical vegetable garden take you back in Dutch history.

Stay in the cozy Ommen, the heart of the Vechtdal, and in the charming Raalte, a perfect base to explore the Sallandse Heuvelrug.

Confirmation and start package
This cycling holiday can be booked upon request and is subject to availability. You will receive an immediate provisional confirmation and a final confirmation within two working days with the hotel allocation. Before your trip begins, you will receive the start package by mail. You can park your car (near) the starting hotel. After the last overnight stay, cycle back to the starting hotel.

Accommodations

Hotel de Zon **** | Ommen
Located in the northern part of Overijssel, along the Vecht River and close to the center of Ommen, is Hotel de Zon. Here you can enjoy peace and comfort in the beautiful rooms, which are equipped with comfortable box spring beds, a bathroom with a shower or bath, and a toilet. The hotel offers free WiFi. Each morning a delicious breakfast buffet awaits you, and in the evening, you can enjoy a tasty three-course dinner. When the weather is nice, the terrace by the Vecht is a great place for a snack and a drink. The hotel is just 1100 meters from the train station and is easily accessible by public transport. Explore the cozy city center of Ommen and the nature of the Vechtdal. During your stay, you can make use of the wellness facilities at Sauna & Beauty Ommen. Parking at the hotel is free.

Hotel and Spa Paping *** | Ommen
This charming hotel in the Vechtdal is beautifully located near the ancient Laerbos forest, within walking distance of the center of Ommen. The hotel is easily accessible, with the train station just 300 meters away. The rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a shower or bath and toilet. Each morning you can enjoy a delicious breakfast, and in the evening a tasty dinner is served. During your stay, you can relax in the wellness facilities at Sauna & Beauty in Ommen. Free parking is also available here.

Hotel Inn Salland *** | Raalte
Hotel Inn Salland is located in the picturesque village of Raalte, between the Hanseatic cities of Deventer and Zwolle. The Salland region is perfect for hiking and cycling through the varied landscape. The hotel offers 40 spacious and comfortably furnished rooms. In the restaurant, you can enjoy an extensive breakfast, a tasty lunch, or a culinary dinner. For a drink, you can visit the bar, and in the summer months, the terrace is a lovely place to relax in the sun.

De Johanneshoeve | Westerhaar-Vriezenveensewijk
This former farmhouse has been transformed into a cozy accommodation with spacious B&B rooms and apartments. All rooms have comfortable boxspring beds, a smart TV, free WiFi, and coffee and tea-making facilities. In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and in the evening, a three-course dinner is served in your room. Try a cup of coffee or tea with homemade Krentenwegge and visit the farm. Free parking is available.