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The Helper Windmill – Nijveenstersluis Drawbridge loop from Vennebroek

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Groningen
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The Helper Windmill – Nijveenstersluis Drawbridge loop from Vennebroek

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The Helper Windmill – Nijveenstersluis Drawbridge loop from Vennebroek

01:37

6.38km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.53 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Restaurant

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494 m

Drentsche Aa Pumping Station

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The place where the Drentsche Aa connects with the Paterwoldsemeer.

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1.02 km

Hoornsedijk

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3

2.00 km

Pieterpad Signpost: Distances to St. Pietersberg and Pieterburen

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Just a moment of rest with a reminder how many km you still have to go.

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2.02 km

RAF Hampden Crash Memorial at Drentsche Aa

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A Handley Page Hampden shot at 1.30am near Paterswolde. Strong resistance. 6 hits. Left engine failed. Had to land with one engine.

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3.21 km

The Helper Windmill

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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 …

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3.54 km

View of Windmill at Drentsche Aa Canal

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beautiful place

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3.56 km

Nijveenstersluis Drawbridge

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Nijveenster locker, beautiful old, still working, closes with a drawbridge

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3.62 km

Hoornsedijk Along Hoornse Diep

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The Hoornsedijk meanders for a longer distance along the water of the Hoornse Diep, until the dyke ends at the canal. From there the dike is straight.

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6.38 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

2.43 km

488 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

431 m

293 m

174 m

131 m

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

27°C

13°C

19 %

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