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Hijkerveld Sheep Herd – Rhododendron Lane loop from Hooghalen

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Drenthe

Midden-Drenthe

Hijkerveld Sheep Herd – Rhododendron Lane loop from Hooghalen

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Hijkerveld Sheep Herd – Rhododendron Lane loop from Hooghalen

01:16

11.0km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 277 m for 1.31 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 1.95 km for 2.29 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 4.50 km for 2.17 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 9.37 km for 744 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 10.1 km for 387 m

Open: • 5:00 AM-12:00 AM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Parking

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25 m

Hijkerveld Sheep Herd

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Hijkerveld Ven

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2.07 km

Hijkerveld Heathland

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The Hijkerveld is one of the largest heathlands in Drenthe. Large parts were used as residential areas until the Iron Age. The Iron Age farmers used small walled fields called …

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2.83 km

View of Hijkerveld Heathland

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The Hijkerveld is a particularly beautiful part of Drenthe. The silence is fantastic.

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3.56 km

Hijkerveld

Nature Reserve

4.80 km

Heather Trail, Hijkerveld

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Now the path leads in the middle of the heath. Magnificent!

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5.54 km

Ponds at Hijkerveld

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Fens everywhere, with birds everywhere, very beautiful.

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6.70 km

Rhododendron Lane

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In May/June the rhododendrons are in bloom and this road (which passes a beautiful B&B) is a beauty of flowers.

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.20 km

1.50 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

3.32 km

1.15 km

285 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Hijkerveld Sheep Herd – Rhododendron Lane loop from Hooghalen

Hijkerveld Sheep Herd

Hijkerveld Heathland

View of Hijkerveld Heathland

Heather Trail, Hijkerveld

Ponds at Hijkerveld

Rhododendron Lane

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