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Mantingerzand Nature Reserve – Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand loop from Mantinge

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Midden-Drenthe

Mantingerzand Nature Reserve – Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand loop from Mantinge

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Mantingerzand Nature Reserve – Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand loop from Mantinge

02:15

8.95km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Mantingerzand

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128 m

Mantingerzand Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Mantingerzand is located northeast of Hoogeveen and was created by the cutting of heathland sods and the presence of sheep in the area. It is without doubt one of the most beautiful shifting sand areas in the Netherlands.

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Distinctive Pines of Mantingerzand

Highlight • Forest

The characteristic pine trees of the Mantingerzand are striking conifers that thrive in the area's dry, sandy soil. They give the landscape its distinctive character, often in combination with heathlands …

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1.18 km

Paths Through the Juniper Trees in Mantingerzand

Highlight • Forest

Juniper shrubs are evergreen conifers known for their blue berries.

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1.41 km

Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ancient oaks are very old, often hundreds of years old, oak trees that play a vital role in the ecosystem. They provide a habitat for numerous plants, birds, insects, and …

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3.87 km

Cattle grid crossing at Mantingerzand

Highlight • Rest Area

7.21 km

Heathland pond at Mantingerzand

Highlight • Lake

The Mantingerzand is a vast nature reserve between the villages of Mantinge and Nieuw-Balinge. This area, better known as the Mantingerveld, consists largely of heathland, fens, forests, and some small …

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7.55 km

Mantingerzand Grassland

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful quiet forests and meadows. Pure piece of Dutch nature.

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7.99 km

Narrow sandy path through Mantingerzand

Highlight • Trail

Mantingerzand is a vast nature reserve in Drenthe, known for its sand drifts, heathlands, and woods. The area offers a unique open landscape experience and is important for plant and …

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8.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

1.63 km

1.38 km

128 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

1.74 km

1.50 km

559 m

152 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Comments

March 30, 2023,Mantingerzand – Leuk smal zandpad Rondje vanuit Nieuw-Balinge

Very nice walk through a very diverse area!!

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March 3, 2024,Jeneverbesroute Mantingerveld

You walk partly along the road to Balinge. A boring straight stretch. We walked past the Balinge ice rink because the original route here was practically impassable due to the high water level.

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March 8, 2025,Witte route over het prachtige Mantingerzand

We walked the white route over the Mantingerzand and wow, what a beautiful piece of nature in the Netherlands! Vast heathland, sand drifts, fens and winding paths between the juniper bushes. And that spring sun with it... what a delight! ☀️

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January 30, 2022,Mantingerzand

Nice walk on the Mantingerzand. The Mantingerzand area is very old (dating from the Middle Ages) and arose because humans had influence on the area. Because the area with sand drifts became larger and larger, oak and pine trees were planted at the end of the nineteenth century. The juniper has also been planted, which grows especially well on drifting …

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Mantingerzand Nature Reserve – Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand loop from Mantinge

Mantingerzand Nature Reserve

Distinctive Pines of Mantingerzand

Paths Through the Juniper Trees in Mantingerzand

Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand

Cattle grid crossing at Mantingerzand

Heathland pond at Mantingerzand

Mantingerzand Grassland

Narrow sandy path through Mantingerzand

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