Motorcross Markelo (Herikerberg Circuit)
Motorcross Markelo (Herikerberg Circuit) at a glance
- Location
- Markelo, Overijssel
- Type
- motocross
- Surface
- sand/soil
- Owner
- Stichting Motorcross Markelo
- Address
- Herikeresweg 9
- Website
- motorcrossmarkelo.nl
Track map and layout
The Motorcross Markelo circuit sits on the Herikerberg, one of the low, sandy hills of the Sallandse Heuvelrug in Overijssel, giving it more natural relief than most Dutch motocross tracks built on flatter ground. The club, Stichting Motorcross Markelo, marked a 90-year history around 2021, making it one of the longer-established motocross venues in the eastern Netherlands. The circuit is run over the loose sand and soil typical of the region's motocross tracks, with the hillside terrain shaping several climbs and descents into the layout.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Race circuit | — | main Herikerberg motocross layout used for Dutch Masters of Motocross rounds |
Events and race weekends
Markelo is a long-standing round of the Dutch Masters of Motocross (DMoMX), the country's premier domestic motocross championship, run under the Koninklijke Nederlandse Motorrijders Vereniging (KNMV) since the series' 2016 relaunch. The Markelo round typically features the series' senior 500cc and 250cc classes alongside youth 125cc and 85cc categories, and has often served as a season finale, drawing top Dutch and international riders to the Herikerberg circuit each spring.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Masters of Motocross round | DMoMX (KNMV) | May | often the series finale; features 500cc, 250cc, 125cc and 85cc classes |
Getting there and parking
Markelo is a village in Overijssel in the eastern Netherlands, close to Enschede and Deventer. Public parking for the circuit is provided at Potdijk 6, within walking distance of the track, and the nearest airport with international connections is Enschede Airport Twente, though most Dutch and international visitors drive given the country's compact road network.
- Enschede Airport Twente (ENS) · about 30 min drive
Parking
Dedicated public parking is provided at Potdijk 6, Markelo, within walking distance of the circuit on event days.
Markelo railway station has regional rail connections; from there it is a short taxi or cycle to the circuit.
Hotels and camping near Motorcross Markelo (Herikerberg Circuit)
Markelo itself has limited small-scale accommodation typical of a Dutch village; nearby towns such as Deventer, Almelo and Enschede offer a wider range of hotels for visitors attending Dutch Masters of Motocross weekends.
Where to look
Deventer and Enschede for the widest choice of hotels within a short drive of Markelo.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Motorcross Markelo is primarily a competition venue run by its club, Stichting Motorcross Markelo, hosting organised championship rounds and club training rather than a large public track-day programme; riders wanting to use the circuit outside events typically go through the club directly.
Who runs days here
- Stichting Motorcross Markelomotorcycle
Spectator guide
The Herikerberg's natural hillside terrain gives spectators elevated vantage points over much of the circuit, a feature that sets Markelo apart from flatter Dutch motocross venues, and professional catering is available on event days.
Seating
No large permanent grandstands; the hillside terrain provides natural elevated viewing along much of the circuit.
Best places to watch
The higher ground of the Herikerberg gives the widest views over the circuit's climbs and descents.
Weather
- May: typical Dutch spring weather, mild with a real chance of rain, highs around 15-18°C
History of Motorcross Markelo (Herikerberg Circuit)
Nine decades on the Herikerberg
Motorcross Markelo traces its roots back around 1931, making the club, Stichting Motorcross Markelo, one of the longest-established motocross organisations in the eastern Netherlands; the club marked its 90th anniversary with an exhibition in 2021. Built on the Herikerberg, part of the sandy Sallandse Heuvelrug ridge in Overijssel, the circuit has benefited from genuine natural relief uncommon among Dutch motocross tracks, which are more often laid out on flat reclaimed or agricultural land.
A fixture of Dutch national motocross
Markelo became a regular venue on the Dutch Masters of Motocross (DMoMX) calendar following the championship's 2016 relaunch under the Koninklijke Nederlandse Motorrijders Vereniging, and has frequently hosted the series' concluding round each May. The event draws the country's top domestic talent across the 500cc and 250cc premier classes, plus 125cc and 85cc youth categories, and has attracted international entries from neighbouring Belgium and Germany in recent seasons.
A modern club with a long history
Today Motorcross Markelo continues to run its Herikerberg circuit for both organised competition and club training, with public parking, ticketing and catering set up for the DMoMX weekend each year. The combination of a long club history, a hillside layout distinctive within Dutch motocross, and a settled place on the national championship calendar has kept Markelo a well-regarded stop on the Dutch motocross scene.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Markelo motocross circuit?+
It is on the Herikerberg in Markelo, a village in the Overijssel province of the eastern Netherlands, near Enschede and Deventer.
What events are held at Markelo?+
The circuit hosts a round of the Dutch Masters of Motocross (DMoMX), the country's premier domestic motocross championship, typically held in May and often serving as the series finale.
How old is the Markelo motocross club?+
Stichting Motorcross Markelo dates back to around 1931, having marked roughly 90 years of history around 2021, making it one of the longer-established motocross clubs in the eastern Netherlands.
What makes the Herikerberg circuit distinctive?+
It sits on genuine hillside terrain within the sandy Sallandse Heuvelrug ridge, giving it more natural elevation change than many flatter Dutch motocross venues.
How do you get to Motorcross Markelo?+
Markelo is in the eastern Netherlands near Enschede and Deventer; public parking is provided at Potdijk 6 within walking distance of the circuit, and most visitors travel by car given the country's compact road network.
Other tracks nearby
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- Motorclub Oss · 89 km · club
- De Witte Ruijsheuvel (Oss Motocross Circuit) · 89 km · motocross
- Grenzlandring · 124 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- CM.com Circuit Zandvoort · 141 km · road course
- Stedelijk Motorcrosscentrum Lommel · 145 km · motocross
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.