De Wachter Windmill – De Strubben-Kniphorstbos loop from Kropswolde

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De Wachter Windmill – De Strubben-Kniphorstbos loop from Kropswolde

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De Wachter Windmill – De Strubben-Kniphorstbos loop from Kropswolde

04:01

68.0km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 38.3 km for 91 m

Dismount required: • Wednesday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • Saturday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 39.2 km for 91 m

Dismount required: • Wednesday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • Saturday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.66 km

De Boezemvriend Windmill

Highlight • Monument

'De Boezemriend', which is a beautiful name for a windmill, is the only eight-sided polder mill in the province of Drenthe. The mill (from 1871) is still working and is served by volunteers.

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7.65 km

De Wachter Mill Museum

Highlight • Monument

The mill is now a museum, open from April to November.

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13.3 km

Strubbenweg Gravel Path, Drentsche Aa

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful hardpack gravel strip through the Strubben-Kniphorstbos (Drentsche Aa). The cycle path runs next to a cart track, so if you really want to drive off-road, you can.

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15.0 km

Strubben-Kniphorstbosch

Nature Reserve

17.6 km

Wildflower Meadow in Drentsche Aa

Highlight • Natural

19.0 km

De Strubben-Kniphorstbos

Highlight • Forest

The protected area belongs to the catchment area of the small river Drentsche Aa, which gave the national park its name. The special value of the landscape results above all …

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24.7 km

Gastersche Holt

Forest

38.8 km

Assen Town Square

Highlight • Settlement

Village square with a direct view of the harbor basin. Beautifully designed.

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55.1 km

Kogelbergsveen

Forest

59.7 km

Zuidlaren Village Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Village Church is a single-aisled church. The oldest part, the nave, was built in the 13th century. The tower was then built around 1300 and further increased in the 15th century.

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