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The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa – Bridge Over the Ruiten Aa loop from Smeerling

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Groningen

Stadskanaal

The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa – Bridge Over the Ruiten Aa loop from Smeerling

Moderate

4.6

(44)

139

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The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa – Bridge Over the Ruiten Aa loop from Smeerling

03:20

13.2km

30m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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520 m

Picnic table by the Ruiten Aa near Smeerling

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This picnic table is located near Smeerling, right on a brook. Great place to catch your breath.

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1.49 km

The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa

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A weir that used to serve in the canalized Ruiten Aa is still here as a souvenir. Simply in the ground, without water to hold back. The information panel shows how the weir used to be in the stream.

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1.97 km

Bridge Over the Ruiten Aa

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You can easily walk here from Vlagtwedde or Ellersinghuizen. Or from the various parking places in the area if you come from further away.

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4.26 km

View of the meandering Ruiten Aa

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Very beautiful, as the Ruiten Aa flows through the landscape here. It is all clearly visible from the path and the bench.

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7.34 km

Liefstinghsbroek

Nature Reserve

12.0 km

Eemboerveld Campfire Area and Tree Sculpture

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Great base for exploring the area along the Ruiten Aa.

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12.3 km

Benches Overlooking the Ruiten A Valley

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Nice place where you can sit comfortably with just the two of you (and no one else 😊).

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12.5 km

Historic Farmhouses in Smeerling

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It is recommended to walk the trail through the Metbroekbos, be amazed by the beautiful farms along the way and end the trip with a delicious local lunch. No specific …

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12.9 km

Smeerling Protected Village Area

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The Smeerling hamlet consists of eight farms of the Westerwold type. Together they carry the status 'protected village face'.

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.21 km

2.86 km

1.98 km

120 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

3.91 km

1.35 km

1.29 km

1.05 km

693 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

12°C

83 %

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The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa – Bridge Over the Ruiten Aa loop from Smeerling

Picnic table by the Ruiten Aa near Smeerling

The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa

Bridge Over the Ruiten Aa

View of the meandering Ruiten Aa

Eemboerveld Campfire Area and Tree Sculpture

Benches Overlooking the Ruiten A Valley

Historic Farmhouses in Smeerling

Smeerling Protected Village Area

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