The Top 20 Lakes around Assen
Looking to visit the best lakes around Assen? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Assen’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
’t Nije Hemelriek
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'T Nije Hemelriek is a lovely swimming lake with beautiful white sand. There are playground equipment for the little ones and there is a kiosk and restaurant where you can eat.
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Gasselterveld Lake
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The Gasselterveld is 65 ha and is situated in a wooded area in beautiful Drenthe. The large sandy beach has been open to the public since 2017. When the weather …
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Ieberenplas
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The leberenplas is a play pond in the forestry of Grolloo. It is the perfect place for a picnic in the sand.
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Trail Gieten langs 't Gasselterveld
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The mountain bike trail of Gieten passes 't Gasselterveld. This is a swimming lake that was created by the extraction of sand. For a moment you imagine yourself on a tropical holiday destination
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Pathway in Drentsche Aa National Park
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The Netherlands has twenty-one National Parks. All the special features of Dutch nature can be found in the parks: dunes, forests, heathland, moorland, tidal nature, stream valleys, fens and much …
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