Forest Path in Veenhuizen – Esserheem Penitentiary loop from Veenhuizen

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Forest Path in Veenhuizen – Esserheem Penitentiary loop from Veenhuizen

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4.8

(19)

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Forest Path in Veenhuizen – Esserheem Penitentiary loop from Veenhuizen

02:01

7.97km

10m

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: July 28, 2026

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Veenhuizen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.88 km

Forest Path to the Generator House

Highlight • Trail

1.93 km

Turf Barge and Old Power Station Veenhuizen

Highlight • Monument

A barge loaded with peat, near the old power station.

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2.65 km

Vrede en Recht Building, Veenhuizen

Highlight • Historical Site

It is precisely 'Peace and Justice' that has been nailed up and in disrepair. What should we think of that?

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4.16 km

Veenhuizen Cemetery and Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

5.77 km

Forest Path in Veenhuizen

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

along the asylums a swine fields

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6.64 km

Esserheem Penitentiary

Highlight • Historical Site

Still quite impressive to walk past here. Do that with a pod walk or a guided tour.

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6.94 km

Prison Museum Veenhuizen

Highlight • Historical Site

The prison museum is now closed, but the cafe is open.

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7.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

1.84 km

1.45 km

287 m

142 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

1.53 km

1.48 km

1.42 km

325 m

266 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

19°C

9°C

80 %

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Forest Path in Veenhuizen – Esserheem Penitentiary loop from Veenhuizen

Forest Path to the Generator House

Turf Barge and Old Power Station Veenhuizen

Vrede en Recht Building, Veenhuizen

Veenhuizen Cemetery and Forest Path

Forest Path in Veenhuizen

Esserheem Penitentiary

Prison Museum Veenhuizen

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