On a wooded sand ridge, along the centuries-old trade route from the German Minster in Westphalia to the city of Groningen, Ter Apel Monastery dates from 1465 in the far southeast of the province of Groningen. The monastery offered hospitality and devotion to passing guests and pilgrims.

Its function has changed over time, but Klooster Ter Apel remains a meeting place to this day. For lovers of art and culture, it is a sight to behold because of both its old and new architecture, and because of the permanent and temporary exhibitions that can be found there.

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October 14, 2019

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The very well-kept monastery is located in a 200 hectare park, lined with old deciduous trees. It is the only medieval monastery in northwestern Europe. You can walk / cycle around the building itself, tours (museum, gallery, etc.) also take place.

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November 15, 2020

Cycling

Monastery in the middle of beautiful surroundings

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1. Lake Dankern (Recreational Lake) – Ter Apel Monastery loop from Neppenkamp

44.9km

02:38

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2. Zuidveldsluis Lock – Ter Apel Monastery loop from Sellingen

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3. Ruiten Aa Canal in Ter Apel – Ruiten-A North Canal loop from Hebel

45.1km

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Elevation 20 m

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Location: Vlagtwedde, Groningen, Netherlands

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1. Lake Dankern (Recreational Lake) – Ter Apel Monastery loop from Neppenkamp

2. Zuidveldsluis Lock – Ter Apel Monastery loop from Sellingen

3. Ruiten Aa Canal in Ter Apel – Ruiten-A North Canal loop from Hebel

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