The Fochteloërveen is a 2500 hectare (ha) nature reserve on the border of the Dutch provinces of Friesland and Drenthe, near the village of Veenhuizen. It is one of the few areas in the Netherlands where there are still living raised bogs[1] and it enjoys national and European protection.

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It seems that the tower has no name. But that does not detract from the beauty of the place where it stands.

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1. Appelo Bench in Fochteloërveen – Esmeer loop from Huis ter Heide

10.5km

02:39

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2. Rein Munniksma Bench – View of Fochteloërveen loop from Veenhuizen

24.7km

06:12

20m

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3. Forest walk Fochteloërveen – Appelo Bench in Fochteloërveen loop from Zeijerveen

16.4km

04:08

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 50 m

Weather

Monday 2 February

-1°C

-7°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Location: Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands

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1. Appelo Bench in Fochteloërveen – Esmeer loop from Huis ter Heide

2. Rein Munniksma Bench – View of Fochteloërveen loop from Veenhuizen

3. Forest walk Fochteloërveen – Appelo Bench in Fochteloërveen loop from Zeijerveen

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