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Bench with a view over the Roegwold

The national monument De Helper is a polder mill on the eastern shore of the Paterswoldsemeer lake in the municipality of Haren, province of Groningen, in the hamlet of Nijveensterkolk. Here you can enjoy a lovely walk along the Paterswoldse Meer.

The wooden Biesterwied lookout tower offers a beautiful view over the reed marsh of Tetjehorn and the Schildmeer. At a height of six meters you can spot rare birds, deer and foxes in this peaceful nature reserve. Popular with bird and nature lovers, this tower is an ideal place to experience the rich biodiversity of 't Roegwold.

Nice place to go 1/2 hour before sunset! Lots of birds to spot, geese, but also a crane seen. Exciting boardwalk with one-way traffic.

rest bench at Duurswold view

The Helper Mill is named after the Helpman polder that he drained from 1863. In the 1960s the mill was out of use and fell into disrepair. In 1971 it was moved to its current location on the Paterswoldsemeer. The mill is now used for drainage for water circulation of the ditches next to the lake. It is a wonderful place to enjoy the view over the lake on one of the benches on a sunny day.

Not only is this park beautiful to walk through, there is also a great wealth of plants and animals. In addition to the deer park, there are also animals to spot outside, such as different species of geese and wild ducks. All kinds of fish swim in the park pond. The atmosphere and appearance of the park is characterized by beautiful trees and various shrubs.

Nice one-way boardwalk in 't Roegwold. Unfortunately, when I was back on the mainland, I saw a stubborn couple along the way, who walked the boardwalk against the direction of walking. The boardwalk is quite narrow. Halfway along the path is a small island with a bench.