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Mekelermeer loop from Nieuw-Balinge

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Netherlands

Drenthe

Coevorden

Mekelermeer loop from Nieuw-Balinge

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Mekelermeer loop from Nieuw-Balinge

01:10

4.64km

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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1.87 km

Mekelermeer

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Geological monument and one of the largest pingo ruins in NL

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Mekelermeer in Boswachterij Gees

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between Nieuw-Balinge and Gees lies a very special area, the Mekelermeer. At first glance, an ordinary Drenthe fen like many others, beautifully situated in the shady forest of the Gees …

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2.59 km

Bench with a view of Het Mekelermeer

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4.64 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.20 km

2.06 km

352 m

Surfaces

1.92 km

1.81 km

531 m

352 m

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Sunday 17 May

15°C

8°C

67 %

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Mekelermeer loop from Nieuw-Balinge

Mekelermeer

Mekelermeer in Boswachterij Gees

Bench with a view of Het Mekelermeer

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