Mountain biking

Mountain biking
The immediate vicinity of Papillon Country Resort is a paradise for mountain bikers. In Twente we have extensive farmlands, fairytale forests and we have an extensive network of mountain bike trails and tours. You can make beautiful mountain bike tours in the border area of ​​the Netherlands and Germany. For both novice and advanced mountain bikers you will experience Twente at its purest and you can fully enjoy the nostalgic farms, the golden yellow cliffs at the river Dinkel and you might also encounter a wild animal during your trip!

Would you rather go out with a mountain bike guide? In collaboration with Actief Twente, it is possible to explore the area with an experienced mountain bike guide, under supervision. It is also possible to rent a mountain bike through Actief Twente. Would you like to receive more information about this and are you curious about the different routes? Please do not hesitate to contact us or drop by our cozy reception!

Cycling
Cycling in Twente! That is cycling in Hennie Kuiper's backyard. Cycling in Twente means enjoying the beautiful nature, relaxing, exploring and, above all, having a real holiday! You can make beautiful trips on flat and sloping roads over a network of different routes. For a little more challenge, there are a few challenging climbs just across the border in Germany. Under the leadership of bicycle ambassador and expert Theo de Rooij and in collaboration with cycling clubs in Overijssel, three routes have been developed in Twente for the diehards and pleasure cyclists. The routes have few traffic lights, the roads are wide and the asphalt is well maintained. So with the whole family, alone or in a group, cycling fun is 100% guaranteed!

Mountain bike trails

Mountain bike trails

Each route is unique and thanks to the vast forest areas you can find a great diversity of forest life. By the way, you have access to every forest path with your mountain bike, so there is a route for every level and everyone can enjoy a day on the mountain bike to the fullest. Many different routes have been developed, click on the bar below for more information about these routes.

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Road cycling routes

Road cycling routes

Visit Twente has developed various routes so that you can experience the perfect day on your road bike! From cycling 50 km to day trips, the choice is huge. The routes are also suitable for cyclists who like to take it easy. They can enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the various coffee stops along the way. You can also map out your own route via the Visit Twente website. So put on your helmet, take a bottle of water and let's go!

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