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Drouwenerzand Sand Drift – Drouwenerzand Nature Reserve loop from Drouwenerzand

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Netherlands
Drenthe
Borger-Odoorn

Drouwenerzand Sand Drift – Drouwenerzand Nature Reserve loop from Drouwenerzand

Moderate

5.0

(3)

21

hikers

Drouwenerzand Sand Drift – Drouwenerzand Nature Reserve loop from Drouwenerzand

02:58

11.6km

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: May 13, 2026

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Drentsche Aa

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1

711 m

Leaning Tree in Drentsche Aa

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2

1.40 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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3

1.93 km

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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4

6.82 km

De Branden Nature Reserve

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De Branden is an area of 240 hectares, between Drouwenerveen and Gasselte. The Achterstediep and the Voorstediep come together here and flow further as the Hunze. De Branden is designed as a moist to wet nature reserve.

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5

7.98 km

Cup of coffee at the campsite

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6

9.42 km

beautiful view over the heath.

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7

10.1 km

Drentsche Aa Nature Reserve

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The heather is in bloom in August and is therefore the best month to discover this purple flower beauty.

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10.1 km

Drouwenerzand Nature Reserve

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Beautiful sand drift and heathland.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

3.35 km

2.06 km

992 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

2.64 km

2.15 km

1.50 km

1.01 km

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