We did a half day trip from Groningen city to the Ommelanden, with an electric bike from this bike rental company in the city center of Groningen. With an E-bike you can see much more of the city and surroundings, like this 'backyard of Groningen', less than 30 minutes cycling, where you'll be surrounded by nothing but nature and tranquility.

It’s a great route leading you past rivers and through the pure Dutch countryside, with many a sheep, windmills, and flowers, via good cycling paths ending up in the cutest villages of the region, like Garnwerd.

This cycling route is about 35 kms long and takes less than 2 hours from Groningen and back without stops. But of course it's a shame not to stop several times to really take in the natural sights, sample the artisanal products at the quaint venues along the way, and enjoy the peace and quiet of this rural area. You will pass by several mills, but don’t for get to stop by active corn mill Joeswerd for a quick tour.