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Drenthe

Noordenveld

Prison Museum Veenhuizen – Colonies of Benevolence loop from Fochteloërveen

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Netherlands

Drenthe

Noordenveld

Prison Museum Veenhuizen – Colonies of Benevolence loop from Fochteloërveen

Moderate

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Prison Museum Veenhuizen – Colonies of Benevolence loop from Fochteloërveen

04:04

57.7km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Veenhuizen

Fochteloërveen

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Bus stop

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Explore the history of crime and punishment throughout the centuries in the modern and interactive prison museum.

More information can be found at besuchdrenthe.de/standort/214487491/gefangnismuseum-veenhuizen

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Moat of the Prison Museum Veenhuizen

Highlight • Historical Site

Former prison building of the Veenhuizen penal colony. Today the prison museum

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Colonies of Benevolence

Highlight • Historical Site

From a charity these poor colonies were founded. A place where poor people, beggars and the homeless got shelter and were given the opportunity to work. Veenhuizen was one of …

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57.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

13.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

16.2 km

10.4 km

8.83 km

2.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

36°C

16°C

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Prison Museum Veenhuizen – Colonies of Benevolence loop from Fochteloërveen

Field of yellow iris in Fochteloërveen

Oosterduinen War Memorial

Wooden Bridge and Nature Reserve Path near Norg

Winding Gravel Path

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