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Beautiful Pond – Kraaiheidepollen Heath Trail loop from Appelscha

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Friesland

Ooststellingwerf

Beautiful Pond – Kraaiheidepollen Heath Trail loop from Appelscha

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Beautiful Pond – Kraaiheidepollen Heath Trail loop from Appelscha

01:33

13.5km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Drents-Friese Wold

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Parking

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136 m

Vegetatio Sculpture – Hein Mader Art Route

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Part of the Hein Mader art route. For more information: ooststellingwerf.nl/hein-mader-kunstroute

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1.85 km

Beautiful Pond

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A hidden gem in the nature reserve, especially when the sun shines on it. Take a break here!

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1.98 km

Kraaiheidepollen Heath Trail

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A charming, narrow footpath that winds across the heath. Ideal for a quiet walk in the middle of the heathland.

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3.84 km

View of the heather in Drents-Friese Wold

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Enjoy an extensive view of the beautiful heathland of the Natura 2000 area Drents-Friese Wold.

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9.40 km

Bosberg Observation Tower

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The hill on which this observation tower is located is freely accessible, but access to the tower itself requires a payment, at the time of writing €2.50.

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9.43 km

This 33-meter-high watchtower stands at the highest point on the Frisian mainland. Architect Frans Beune from Assen was inspired for the design by a giant pine trunk. What do you think, it seems? The view is breathtaking.

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

5.40 km

993 m

220 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

3.47 km

1.07 km

1.02 km

408 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

26°C

12°C

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Beautiful Pond – Kraaiheidepollen Heath Trail loop from Appelscha

Vegetatio Sculpture – Hein Mader Art Route

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Kraaiheidepollen Heath Trail

View of the heather in Drents-Friese Wold

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