Molenveld Heathland – Ode to the Sun Sculpture loop from Exloo

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Molenveld Heathland – Ode to the Sun Sculpture loop from Exloo

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Molenveld Heathland – Ode to the Sun Sculpture loop from Exloo

04:15

16.8km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.76 km

Vennetje Pond

Highlight • Lake

2.33 km

View of the Heathland

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.40 km

Molenveld Heathland

Highlight • Natural

Southwest of the village of Exloo lies the Molenveld with beautiful heathland, wet areas and a rolling landscape.

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6.70 km

Zwemkoel Pond

Highlight • Lake

7.20 km

Sculpture at the IJsbaan

Highlight • Monument

If there is no ice, it is a nice lake in the middle of beautiful nature.

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10.9 km

Ode to the Sun Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

According to the sculptor Rob Schreefel, a picture must have a poetic content and be readable in or out of the form of the picture. In this sculpture, Rob was …

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11.6 km

Poolshoogte Tea House

Highlight • Cafe

Tea house Pool height with beautiful terrace.

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11.8 km

Poolshoogte lookout tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Polish Heights is a hill with a lookout tower on the Boswachter Meelkerlaan in the Odoorn forestry in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn.

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

6.83 km

1.08 km

781 m

664 m

Surfaces

7.45 km

3.77 km

2.75 km

2.35 km

466 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

8°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

February 6, 2022,Rondje vanuit Exloo

Rarely has it rained so wet while walking, but it was another super fun day with these tough women! And in different weather we will definitely do the route again.

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