Oranjewoud Estate – Belvédère Observation Tower loop from Thialf

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Netherlands

Friesland

Heerenveen

Oranjewoud Estate – Belvédère Observation Tower loop from Thialf

Moderate

4.7

(50)

213

hikers

Oranjewoud Estate – Belvédère Observation Tower loop from Thialf

02:10

8.61km

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

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175 m

Tjaarda Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

beautiful route between tall ferns

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1.01 km

The white plastered, neo-classical country house dates from 1829 and is now available for rent as a unique location for business meetings and small-scale cultural events such as meetings, brainstorming sessions, training courses, education, lunches and dinners.

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1.89 km

Museum Belvédère

Highlight • Monument

The sleek museum building was designed by Eerde Schippers of Inbo architects from Heerenveen. The building is intimately connected to the landscape and art. The dark basalt facade almost disappears …

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2.83 km

Tuimelaars Forest

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful forest with a nice boardwalk.

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3.48 km

Thatched-roof hut on the pond, Oranjewoud Park

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice walking park opposite the mansion.

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5.34 km

Prinsenhof Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

6.99 km

Belvédère Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout tower is almost 100 years old! It is freely accessible, so feel free to climb up and be surprised with a fantastic view. In clear weather you can even see the mudflats!

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