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Drenthe
Midden-Drenthe

Mantingerzand Nature Reserve – Mantingerzand loop from Mantinge

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Netherlands
Drenthe
Midden-Drenthe

Mantingerzand Nature Reserve – Mantingerzand loop from Mantinge

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Mantingerzand Nature Reserve – Mantingerzand loop from Mantinge

01:01

4.01km

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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601 m

Mantingerzand Nature Reserve

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The Mantingerzand is located northeast of Hoogeveen and was created by the cutting of heathland sods and the presence of sheep in the area. It is without doubt one of the most beautiful shifting sand areas in the Netherlands.

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847 m

Sandy Path Through Heather Field

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A sandy path through a heathland is a narrow, often winding route that leads visitors through an open, colorful landscape.

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1.38 km

View of the Heather Field

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a beautiful view towards the heath

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1.48 km

Distinctive Pines of Mantingerzand

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The characteristic pine trees of the Mantingerzand are striking conifers that thrive in the area's dry, sandy soil. They give the landscape its distinctive character, often in combination with heathlands …

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1.67 km

Paths Through the Juniper Trees in Mantingerzand

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Juniper shrubs are evergreen conifers known for their blue berries.

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1.87 km

Bench Among Juniper Bushes in Mantingerzand

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The Mantingerzand is a vast nature reserve between the villages of Mantinge and Nieuw-Balinge. This area, better known as the Mantingerveld, consists largely of heathland, fens, forests, and some small …

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2.11 km

Picnic Spot at Mantingerzand

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Here is a table in a beautiful spot.

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2.50 km

Mantingerzand

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The Mantingerzand is a vast nature reserve in Drenthe, known for its sand drifts, heathlands and woods.

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4.01 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.96 km

1.77 km

261 m

Surfaces

1.75 km

1.10 km

1.10 km

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