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Appelo Bench in Fochteloërveen – Esmeer (Fochteloërveen) loop from Huis ter Heide

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Drenthe

Noordenveld

Appelo Bench in Fochteloërveen – Esmeer (Fochteloërveen) loop from Huis ter Heide

Easy

4.2

(10)

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Appelo Bench in Fochteloërveen – Esmeer (Fochteloërveen) loop from Huis ter Heide

01:35

6.20km

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: April 30, 2026

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Fochteloërveen

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1.50 km

Appelo Bench in Fochteloërveen

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The bank bears a shield with the name of a mister Appelo. It is not clear whether the bank was created thanks to or in memory of him.

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1.67 km

Esmeer (Fochteloërveen)

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The Esmeer is the remains of a pingo, also called a pingo ruin or frost mound. This originated during the last ice age in the Netherlands.

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2.06 km

Muddy Path in Fochteloërveen

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End of September: the path is already quite swampy so make sure you have waterproof shoes

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2.35 km

View Over the Fochteloërveen

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From here you have a panoramic view of this beautiful part of Drenthe.

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2.57 km

Logging Area in Fochteloërveen

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Whether the paths are passable depends entirely on the season.

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2.70 km

Wood storage in Fochteloërveen

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Most are still standing 😏

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3.33 km

Fochteloërveen Wetlands

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That's right.

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5.47 km

Forest of the Future II Huis ter Heide

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A special place full of memorial trees. The memorial trees planted here are allowed to grow in a natural environment: nature is allowed to take its course here and Staatsbosbeheer only mows the paths.

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6.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.84 km

591 m

410 m

344 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

1.53 km

556 m

419 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 22 July

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Appelo Bench in Fochteloërveen – Esmeer (Fochteloërveen) loop from Huis ter Heide

Appelo Bench in Fochteloërveen

Esmeer (Fochteloërveen)

Muddy Path in Fochteloërveen

View Over the Fochteloërveen

Logging Area in Fochteloërveen

Wood storage in Fochteloërveen

Fochteloërveen Wetlands

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