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Aekingerzand Sand Dunes – Loose sand loop from Aekinga

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Ooststellingwerf

Aekingerzand Sand Dunes – Loose sand loop from Aekinga

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4.7

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Aekingerzand Sand Dunes – Loose sand loop from Aekinga

02:45

10.9km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Drents-Friese Wold

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.92 km

View of the heather in Drents-Friese Wold

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Enjoy an extensive view of the beautiful heathland of the Natura 2000 area Drents-Friese Wold.

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2

2.42 km

Aekingerzand Sand Dunes

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In the Aekingerzand, the forester successfully revived the drifting sand. Landscaped forests have been cut down so that the sand can blow free again. In this way, the original and …

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3

3.32 km

Sand dunes in the Drents-Friese Wold

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The Aekingerzand, also known as the Kale Duinen (Bare Dunes), is an area of drifting sand near Appelscha. It is part of the Drents-Friese Wold National Park. The area is …

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5.06 km

Grenspoel

Lake

5

5.67 km

Heather fields at Drents-Friese Wold

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Here you walk through the beautiful heathlands that are so characteristic of this nature reserve. Especially beautiful in August and September, when the heather is in bloom.

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6

6.76 km

Pond with Fallen Trees in the Drents-Friese Wold

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Beautiful atmospheric lake surrounded by fallen trees. A nice place to pause during the walk.

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7

6.78 km

Appelpoel Pond

Highlight • Lake

8

7.26 km

Loose sand

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Path with a lot of sand

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9

10.2 km

Vennetje Pond, Drents-Friese Wold

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B

10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.33 km

1.85 km

391 m

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.52 km

2.98 km

1.18 km

144 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

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