Boswachterij Ruinen (Ruinen forest) and the Echtense bos
MTB route Ruinen
The route closest to our Ruinen location. Flat, but surprisingly playful: wide paths keep alternating with purpose-built singletrack through the pine forest.
Please note: From 19 October 2026 Staatsbosbeheer will be felling trees in the Echtense bos. For a few weeks the route will then be largely closed, mainly on the northern side, with a signposted diversion.
What to expect
- Flat, with hardly any climbing
- Lots of short singletrack sections between wide forest paths
- Not demanding, and very doable with children
Along the way
- Pine forest from the 1930s, originally planted for mine timber
- The Gijsselter Plassen lakes and the Echtenerzand
- Patches of heathland along the way
Start and getting there
Start: Buitencentrum De Poort (Kloosterstraat 12, Ruinen), 't Boshuys Echten or Vakantiepark Westerbergen.
From Hoogeveen: about 7 km, just under half an hour by bike.
From Ruinen: the route passes about 100 metres from De Marke, so you can ride straight onto it.
Good to know
No MTB permit needed. The route is maintained by volunteers; a voluntary contribution via the QR code at the start is appreciated.
GPX and map
Download the GPX of the Ruinen route for your bike computer or phone, or see the map and latest notices on mtbroutes.nl.
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