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Bridge Over Leekster Hoofddiep – View of Leekstermeer loop from Midwolde

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Groningen
Leek

Bridge Over Leekster Hoofddiep – View of Leekstermeer loop from Midwolde

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Bridge Over Leekster Hoofddiep – View of Leekstermeer loop from Midwolde

05:21

21.2km

30m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 18, 2025

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780 m

Bridge Over Leekster Hoofddiep

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Nice spot near the water and a junction of walking and cycling routes

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2

1.93 km

View of the Leekstermeergebied wetlands

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Bring binoculars, there is wildlife to spot in every season. Fantastic area to discover.

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3

2.00 km

Oude Dijk in De Onlanden

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beautiful walking route over the dike at Lekkstermeer

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4

2.04 km

Open Fields in De Onlanden

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5

2.79 km

Hiking Trail Over Oude Dijk De Onlanden

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Dyke walk, on to the Onlanden

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6

4.14 km

View of Leekstermeer

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Beautiful nature at the Leekstermeer

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8.36 km

Leekstermeergebied

Nature Reserve

8

14.6 km

De Veenman Observation Tower

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Beautiful view in a beautiful (natural-looking) area near Leek and Groningen.

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9

15.1 km

Boardwalk Leekstermeer Area

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With just under a 3 km walk but very nice and beautiful. Ideal walk to take with children. They especially love walking on those planks.

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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9.43 km

6.98 km

4.27 km

377 m

142 m

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7.58 km

6.94 km

3.05 km

2.41 km

1.18 km

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