View of the Eerste Wiek – Scenic Bridge Over Waterway loop from Parkeerplaats Bonghaar

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View of the Eerste Wiek – Scenic Bridge Over Waterway loop from Parkeerplaats Bonghaar

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View of the Eerste Wiek – Scenic Bridge Over Waterway loop from Parkeerplaats Bonghaar

02:27

9.78km

10m

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: July 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Fochteloërveen

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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605 m

Veenproza Monument by W.T. Oostenbrink

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A special literary break in nature, thanks to the poet W. T. Oostenbrink.

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2.82 km

Zeven Observation Tower, Fochteloërveen

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A beautiful view over the largest peat area in the Netherlands. With a bit of luck you can see Cranes flying here in the spring / summer.

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2.84 km

De Zeven Viewing Tower, Fochteloërveen

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a high birdwatching tower with a beautiful view. Fear of heights is not really useful for the stairs ;)

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4.03 km

View of the Eerste Wiek

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For dog owners: dogs are allowed here separately.

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5.19 km

Wooden Weir on the Canal

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5.22 km

Scenic Bridge Over Waterway

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5.40 km

Dadde Kruuswiek (Viewpoint)

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5.70 km

De Boksloot Bed en Brochje

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9.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

3.97 km

1.74 km

Surfaces

3.91 km

2.97 km

1.52 km

1.12 km

267 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

7°C

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Comments

April 8, 2025,Mooi zicht op de Eerste Wiek – Uitkijktoren Fochteloerveen rondtocht vanuit Ravenswoud

Start almost 5 kilometers over take away less fun. Last part beautiful.

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April 10, 2024,Uitkijktoren de Zeven in Ravenswoud

If you are in the area...definitely go to the De Zeven Watchtower in Ravenswoud...what a beautiful thing! And what a view over the Fochteloërveen...amazing!

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