The Overijsselse Vecht — often called simply the Vecht in the Netherlands — is a river that originates in Oberdarfeld in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia near Coesfeld, flows north through Lower Saxony past Nordhorn and Emlichheim, then crosses into the Dutch province of Overijssel. Its total length is 182 km, of which 75 km lies within the Netherlands. In Overijssel, the river flows westward through the Salland region, passing through Hardenberg and Ommen before bending north near Zwolle to join the Zwarte Water near Hasselt. The name "Overijsselse Vecht" is used specifically to distinguish it from the Vecht in Utrecht province.

The Dutch stretch of the river winds through the Vechtdal, a landscape characterized by sands, moorland, marshes, lakes, and green meadows. The river corridor supports a variety of natural environments and is bordered by several nature reserves. The area around Ommen is a recognized base for water-based activities, with boat rental operations offering canoes, kayaks, motorboats, and electric sloops. Rental periods are typically two hours, with multiple departure slots throughout the day. Notable points of interest accessible by water from Ommen include the sluice at Junne and the historic lock at Vilsteren, both reachable within roughly two hours by motorboat.

At the Huttopia De Roos campsite, one arm of the river with no current passes through the grounds, making it suitable for swimming and paddling for younger or less experienced paddlers. The main river channel offers more active paddling, with pontoons available for river access at that location.

Paddling on the Overijsselse Vecht is well established as a recreational activity, with canoes and kayaks available for hire locally. The river's character in the Dutch section is generally calm and suitable for leisure paddling, passing through a varied natural landscape. The Vechtdal region has developed infrastructure around water sports, with camping, cycling, and hiking routes complementing river-based activities.