Freulevijver – The Slotplaats Coach House loop from Bakkeveen

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Freulevijver – The Slotplaats Coach House loop from Bakkeveen

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Freulevijver – The Slotplaats Coach House loop from Bakkeveen

01:40

6.59km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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295 m

Slotplaats Manor and Restaurant

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The castle that once stood here, known at the time as 'het Blauwhuis', was built in 1668 and demolished in 1838. The castle farm has always been standing and you …

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366 m

Picnic Spot by the Koningsdiep

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Nice place to eat the bamjes.

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3.36 km

Alddjip

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The freule pond was created after a dike breach in nearby Koningsdiep. Maid E.E.R. Lycklama à Nijeholt had this 'wheel' enlarged around 1890. A tea house and a boat house …

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4.89 km

Vennenpad Rest Stop

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Just sit on the bench

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5.00 km

The Famous Tree of Bakkeveen

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If you walk on the Slotplaats you cannot ignore this special tree.

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6.16 km

The Slotplaats Coach House

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Nice shop with organic and local products. They also have coffee to go.

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6.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.87 km

2.70 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

1.58 km

404 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

January 8, 2023,De Slotplaats Bakkeveen

Nice walk through the beautiful forest of the Slotplaats, an ancient estate that was laid out in 1668. The castle Het Blauwhuis, which was built at the time, is no longer there. The castle farm has been preserved. Now you can go there for lunch, dinner or a high tea.

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