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SHARED E-BIKES
PAK’M is a regional shared e-bike network in the municipalities of Steenwijkerland, Noordoostpolder and Westerveld. Spread across 26 pick-up locations – our so-called “hubs” – you’ll find over 150 electric shared bikes ready for residents, commuters and visitors.
The idea behind PAK’M is simple: make the countryside easier to reach and nicer to live in, with an accessible, sustainable and flexible way of getting around. With the app you can quickly grab an e-bike at one hub and drop it off at another PAK’M location. Our light-blue bikes are a great extra option next to public transport, especially in rural areas.
Our network is growing: you can now hop on a bike in the municipalities of Meppel and Zwartewaterland too.
pak'm is there for
- Residents
- Visitors & tourists
- Commuters & students
in three steps on your way
download the deelfiets Nederland app:
Good to know:
The starting rate is €0.75 and then €0.75 per 15 minutes.
You don’t have to return to your starting hub/ point; simply choose your destination in the app.
You can drop your bike at lots of hubs at different mobility hotspots in the PAK’M network.
to your destination
Hub locations
no need to return
to your startingpoint
Your PAK’M ride doesn’t have to be a round trip. You can leave the bike at any official PAK’M hub. That means you can easily travel from A to B without having to return to where you started. Super handy for a one-way ride to work, an appointment, or when you’re catching a bus or train. The first or last few kilometres of your trip are perfect to do by PAK’M e-bike!
combine
with other transport
The PAK’M shared bike is specifically designed to connect with other modes of transport. Many hubs are located at bus stops or near train stations, making it easy to transfer from bus or train to your bike. You can also combine the shared bike with walking or boat routes. This creates a chain of transport options, tailored to the rhythm of the countryside.
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Pak'M instructions
Need help?
Having trouble with your bike during your ride?
Call: +31 (0)38 – 88 88 502.
You can reach this number every day between 08:00 and 22:00. Because every bike has a GPS tracker, we can quickly see where you are. Visit deelfietsnederland.nl for the most up-to-date roadside assistance information.
10 Tips for
getting on and off
Waterloopbos
Discover the mystery
Step into a hidden world where nature and engineering blend together. In the Waterloopbos you walk past old hydraulic scale models: some restored, others taken over by moss, trees and silence. Park your shared bike at the Waterloopbos hub next to Fletcher Hotel Marknesse. From there it’s an easy walk to the starting points of the walking routes through the Waterloopbos.
giethoorn
explore by whisper boat
In this waterside village, peace and quiet meet watersports fun and beautiful nature. Life from days gone by still seems to reflect in the Dorpsgracht. Cycle relaxed to this famous water village and hop into a whisper boat. Discover the village from the water, at your own pace. Your PAK’M bike charges at the hub while you glide past bridges and farmhouses in Giethoorn.
schokland
Dry feet, deep stories
This stopping point is much more than just a museum, it’s a former island full of history in the middle of the polder. A UNESCO World Heritage Site that really leaves an impression. It’s easy to reach and perfect to combine with an afternoon of culture and fresh air. Park your PAK’M close by and stroll quietly into the past. Discover how people here fought the water for centuries. Dry feet guaranteed “on” Schokland.
Canoe paradise
Peace and Quiet
Between the reed beds near Belt-Schutsloot or under the trees around Ossenzijl, true relaxation begins. Rent a canoe and paddle along narrow channels and across open lakes, with only birds and dragonflies for company. This is Weerribben-Wieden National Park: the canoe spot for everyone! An ideal day out for people who love peace and nature, and for anyone who wants to escape daily life and experience a real canoe paradise.
Villa Rams Woerthe
beautiful park in the heart
Grab a PAK’M bike to Villa Rams Woerthe, often called the Downton Abbey of Overijssel. This stunning Art Nouveau villa from 1899 dazzles with stained glass, marble, paintings and an impressive interior. Wander through the surrounding park and admire Villa Rams Woerthe: one of the most beautiful and best-preserved villas in the Netherlands.
Frederiksoord
a unique piece of history
From Steenwijk station, hop on your shared bike and discover the ‘Koloniën van Weldadigheid’, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Frederiksoord, start your visit at museum De Proefkolonie and learn how, in 1818, the foundations were laid here for today’s social welfare system. Cycle past colony houses, monuments and unique landscapes. An inspiring ride through past and ideals, with Frederiksoord as your destination.
Holtingerveld
nature and history
Start your adventure at Toegangspoort Holtingerveld, on Van Helomaweg near Havelte. Here you’ll find a visitor centre, Brasserie Oer, a playground, a boulder garden, a sheepfold and butterfly paradise Papiliorama. Walk or cycle past hunebeds (megalithic tombs), the Havelterberg and bomb craters from World War II. Prehistory and modern history come together in this area – and it all starts at the Toegangspoort Holtingerveld.
Kuinderbos
as forest and village meet
On the edge of the oldest and largest forest in the Noordoostpolder you’ll find the Toeristisch OverstapPunt (TOP) Kuinderbos. Created on former seabed where farming wasn’t possible, the forest is now a varied landscape. Explore walking and cycling routes, discover the Kuinderburcht, the old harbour and the nearby Schoterveld. Your adventure starts at the TOP, close to the historic village of Kuinre.
DIEVER
Shakespeare's Village in the Green!
On the edge of the Drents-Friese Wold lies the green village of Diever. It’s known for hunebed D52, the OERmuseum and its annual Shakespeare performances, which have been running since 1946. Walk through history, enjoy the surrounding nature and experience for yourself why Diever is also called the “Village of Shakespeare”. Diever is the perfect place to hop off your bike, catch your breath and soak up some culture.
Pantropica
A tropical escape
Step into another world full of butterflies, flamingos, hidden jungle paths and colourful parrots. Enjoy lunch beneath floating flowers in Hanami Flowerpark or browse the Panmarket. Discover exciting routes, rope bridges and play areas in this warm, indoor paradise. Perfect for any weather and any age. Let yourself be surprised by the magic of Pantropica.
MORE THAN 15,192 USERS HAVE ALREADY TOOK OUR SHARED E-BIKE… WILL YOU SOON?
GETTING THERE TOGETHER
A more accessible and liveable countryside
In rural areas, regular public transport often doesn’t get you everywhere you want to go. PAK’M isn’t the one solution, but it’s a really valuable extra option. It’s a concrete step towards a future where accessibility and liveability go hand in hand. Municipalities, provinces, businesses and residents are all invited to think along: which types of transport work where, and for whom? With PAK’M, we can easily gain real-life experience together.
A great option for locals too
The shared bikes aren’t just handy for tourists – they’re especially useful for people who live here. Think of a student from Blokzijl who misses the bus but still makes their connection in Zwolle or Groningen thanks to an e-bike. Or someone from Kuinre who can’t get home from Oldemarkt by public transport in the evening, but can still ride back on a PAK’M bike. Shared bikes fill in the gaps in the existing transport network: they make the very first and very last kilometre of your trip a lot easier.
Use the bike for fun too
Cycle from hotspot to hotspot and explore the landscape without parking stress or a tight travel schedule. The PAK’M network crosses borders: for example, you can start in the Noordoostpolder and finish in Weerribben-Wieden National Park. The e-bike makes longer distances easy and comfortable, even if you’re out all day.
Our electric
shared bike is one of
the smart solutions for public mobility in the countryside.
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Build and contribute to better mobility
Do you use the PAK’M shared bikes? Tell us what you think! What works well, and what could be better? We’re curious about your experiences – with the bikes themselves, the hubs, the app and the routes. Share your feedback or ideas.