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Boerdennen – Drouwenerzand Sand Drift loop from Drouwenerzand

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Drenthe

Borger-Odoorn

Boerdennen – Drouwenerzand Sand Drift loop from Drouwenerzand

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Boerdennen – Drouwenerzand Sand Drift loop from Drouwenerzand

02:26

9.61km

20m

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: May 21, 2026

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Drentsche Aa

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317 m

Heather fields in Drouwenerzand

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The Drouwenerzand is truly a beautiful nature reserve where you have breathtaking views!

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969 m

Heather and Sand Paths in Drentsche Aa

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The beautiful sand paths are fantastic to see and walk, but keep in mind that loose sand is a bit heavier and therefore more tiring.

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1.09 km

View of Drouwenerzand Heath

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A small hill in the middle of the heathland

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1.80 km

Horstmannsbos Heath

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The Drenthe Heath sheep on the heath

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2.69 km

Boerdennen

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Pines were planted to prevent sand blowing away. The heath was owned by the Boermarken. The tree planters were also called sand lords.

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3.49 km

The White Church of Gasselte

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The white church of Gasselte

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5.94 km

Heathland and Pond in Drentsche Aa

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beautiful piece of water catchment area, stay on the path, dangerous part of the water is marked off with signs.

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8.98 km

Drouwenerzand Sand Drift

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The Drouwenerzand is beautifully situated on the Hondsrug between the villages of Gasselte and Drouwen. Nice to know is that the Drouwenerzand used to be considered one big catastrophe. Years …

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9.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

3.32 km

930 m

481 m

358 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

1.89 km

1.26 km

947 m

902 m

180 m

Elevation

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Sunday 7 June

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Boerdennen – Drouwenerzand Sand Drift loop from Drouwenerzand

Heather fields in Drouwenerzand

Heather and Sand Paths in Drentsche Aa

View of Drouwenerzand Heath

Horstmannsbos Heath

Boerdennen

The White Church of Gasselte

Heathland and Pond in Drentsche Aa

Drouwenerzand Sand Drift

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