The Burmania column is a column with a story. Are you ready for a good legend? The rooster that stood on the column would crow if a newborn baby was lying under the column. The baby would be intended for couples who could give the child a loving upbringing. The original rooster is no longer there, but it has been replaced by a new one. Do you believe in the legend? Then take a quick look at the rooster as soon as he crows.

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January 8, 2023

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At the Burmania column on the De Slotplaats estate, Bakkeveners have been able to collect their newborn children for more than 250 years. The column is known locally as the …

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January 7, 2025

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The column with a story

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Best Hikes to Burmania Column (Poppestien)

1. A day full of stories on the De Slotplaats estate

864m

00:13

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2. Freulevijver – The Slotplaats Coach House loop from Bakkeveen

6.62km

01:40

10m

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3. Freulevijver – Heather of Duurswoude loop from Bakkeveen

17.1km

04:19

20m

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

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Elevation 40 m

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Sunday 1 February

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Location: Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands

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Burmania Column (Poppestien)

1. A day full of stories on the De Slotplaats estate

2. Freulevijver – The Slotplaats Coach House loop from Bakkeveen

3. Freulevijver – Heather of Duurswoude loop from Bakkeveen

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