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The Blauwe Meer recreational lake is located within the Leggelderveld nature reserve, southeast of the village of Hoogersmilde. The lake is surrounded by trees and was created by sand extraction. The founder of the limestone factory chose this location because Hoogersmilde was easily accessible by boat. Moreover, there was no shortage of white sand. Because of the sand extraction, the Blauwe Meer is very deep. There is a small entrance fee for a day of swimming in the Blauwe Meer (members of Natuurmonumenten and children under 4 are free). Please note that cash is not accepted: only with your phone, using a QR code! Dogs are not permitted on the beach.

Beautiful hiking area. Unfortunately, there are no restaurants or cafes. We walked to the Klashorst nature campsite, which had a cozy nature café.

See other tips. Especially on sunny days it is good to stay at this recreational lake. And around this lake is a paved path; easy for prams and wheelchairs. We come here to walk in this forest area.

Great viewpoint The Dwingelerveld offers everything that makes cycling in Drenthe so great: forests, heaths, moors and beautiful cycle paths.

The Terhorsterzand nature reserve is a lovely nature reserve near Beilen and Spier. Here you'll find forests, heathland, fens, and drifting sands. Juniper grows almost everywhere. Terhorsterzand has several sandy paths and borders Dwingelderveld National Park, making it perfect for long walks. Besides hiking opportunities, you'll also find a shallow recreational lake with a sandy beach in Terhorsterzand. The lake is only one meter deep, making it ideal for (small) children. Tip: The heather is usually in bloom from mid-August to mid-September. Because Terhorsterzand consists of 120 hectares of heathland and fens, it's the perfect place in Drenthe to see the flowering heather during this period. Terhorsterzand is a relatively small nature reserve near Beilen in Drenthe, bordering Dwingelderveld National Park. Before the construction of the A28 motorway in 1970, it was even part of the area. The landscape, with its shifting drifting sands, is one-third forested, but also features remnants of peat pits, juniper scrub, dry and damp heathland, and various fens. Due to the wide variety of landscapes, the area is of great scientific value, and extensive research has been conducted throughout its history. The heathland is grazed by sheep and young cattle and is owned by the Dutch Forestry Commission (Staatsbosbeheer). In the forest, you'll find a shallow forest pond with a sandy beach, ideal for recreation (perhaps with young children). In 1942, the German occupiers built a shooting range with two air raid shelters in the Terhorsterzand. Remnants of the shelters are still visible in the landscape.

Dwingelderveld National Park consists of forest, heathland and drifting sand. The extensive nature gives a good impression of the old Drenthe esdorp landscape. Near the ash villages you will find authentic ash trees; old fields where mainly grain was grown in the past. The Dwingeloosche Heide and the Kraloërheide together form the largest contiguous wet heathland area in Northwest Europe. Various duck species are seen on the Holtveen and in the area you can find stonechats, among other things.

The Terhorsterzand is approximately 181 hectares and is located south of Beilen. It is a drifting sand area that has been partly "fixed" because pine trees were planted there in 1900. Most of the hilly terrain (100 hectares) consists of heathland, alternating with fens in the lower parts and juniper thickets on the higher parts.

Unfortunately in March there are not many birds to see.