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Culture and raised bog in Drenthe – on the heaths of Fochteloërveen

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Culture and raised bog in Drenthe – on the heaths of Fochteloërveen

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Culture and raised bog in Drenthe – on the heaths of Fochteloërveen

04:14

16.7km

50m

Hiking

For today's route you travel to the far north of Drenthe, where the Fochteloërveen awaits you. During this circular walk of more than 16.5 kilometers you will pass Highlights full of art and culture and you will stroll through the peat.

The day starts with a visit to orphanage Veenhuizen,…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Fochteloërveen

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280 m

Veenhuizen Orphanage

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In the 19th century, orphans could go to this orphanage in Veenhuizen. In the years before, so-called 'anti-socials' were already allowed to move into the house, to work hard and …

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7.47 km

The Philosopher by Hein Mader

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No fewer than two Hein Mader art cycle routes have been mapped out from Appelscha. The routes are a mix of culture, history, nature and experience. The locations of the …

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8.64 km

Veen Trail Fochteloërveen

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Need good shoes, it is soggy here and there. Only walkers come here, it is often almost more of a gully than a path.

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13.1 km

View of Fochteloërveen

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A beautiful view over the vast Fochterloërveen.

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16.4 km

Turf Barge and Old Power Station Veenhuizen

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

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16.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.81 km

5.13 km

4.05 km

1.33 km

355 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

3.54 km

2.99 km

2.37 km

435 m

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Monday 1 June

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13°C

85 %

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