Rondrit Weerribben en Giethoorn vanuit Rossum Ov
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RouteXpert Arno van Lochem - Senior RX
Last edit: 01-04-2026
Route Summary Giethoorn, also known as 'Dutch Venice' or 'The Venice of the North', is a small village in the northern part of Overijssel.
The route leads from Rossum along mainly small roads to the Weerribben and Giethoorn, mostly avoiding built-up areas.
I rode this route in April 2020. The weather gods were kind to me, so fortunately, the heavy rain along this route did not come from above. Because of this specific part of the Netherlands, I rate this route 3 stars.
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7h 48m
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245.55 km
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RouteXpert Review The route starts and ends at Bistro Tram 2, situated between Oldenzaal and Rossum in a beautiful location, where a delicious cup of coffee is served.
The route follows mainly small roads towards the Weerribben and Giethoorn, located in the Kop van Overijssel.
Places the route passes through include Ootmarsum, Zwartsluis, Blokzijl, and Ossenzijl, and of course Giethoorn. It even passes through a small part of Germany.
Do not hesitate to visit Blokzijl and see how authentic this little town is. The charming harbor or, right in the center, the drawbridge. A great backdrop for a photo!
Also interesting to see is the Tjasker Ossenzijl at RP19. The small mill is used to supply water to the reed beds behind it. It is amazing how such an apparently simple mill can be so effective.
At RP31, there is the opportunity to take a look at the center of Giethoorn on foot. It is amazing to see how the many whisper boats, called punters, often loaded with tourists, are steered through the narrow waterways of this picturesque village.
All in all, a nice route towards a beautiful part of the Netherlands with a rich history!
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It forms a semi-enclave in the state of Lower Saxony and is located at the mouth of the Weser on its eastern bank, opposite the town of Nordenham. Though a relatively new city, it has a long history as a trade port and today is one of the most important German ports, playing a role in Germany's trade.
Wesermünde was a neighboring city created in 1924 through the merger of Geestemünde and Lehe. In 1939, Bremerhaven was incorporated into Wesermünde, but in 1947 the cities were collectively renamed as Bremerhaven and returned to the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen.
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