Ponds of De Braak Estate – Vennebroek Estate loop from Paterswolde

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Ponds of De Braak Estate – Vennebroek Estate loop from Paterswolde

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Ponds of De Braak Estate – Vennebroek Estate loop from Paterswolde

02:22

9.34km

20m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Drentsche Aa

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Start point

Parking

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2.38 km

Friesche Veen Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

Was already beautiful (early April); when the trees sprout later it will be quite a picture.

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3.10 km

Vennebroek Entrance Gate

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There are decorative vases on the entrance gate to the Vennebroek estate, which is why it is called 'de Pottenpoort'. (oleel.nl)

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3.67 km

View of the Pond and Colorful Trees

Highlight • Lake

what a color palette

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3.71 km

Ponds of De Braak Estate

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The De Braak estate in Paterswolde consists of a monumental park forest with ponds, impressive trees and meadows. The park forest was designed in the landscape style by landscape architect …

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6.36 km

View of the Lake in Drentsche Aa

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6.49 km

Friescheveen House

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The Friescheveen nature reserve was purchased by the Camphuis family in 1907. The family first had a summer house on one of the islands. In 1909 they had the Friescheveen house built.

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6.64 km

Friescheveen Walking Trail

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Varied estate, forest, water ...

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6.81 km

Vennebroek is an estate of 17 hectares and consists of grasslands and beech and oak avenues. What is special is that there are almost 200 species of mushrooms here and a sweet chestnut of approximately 350 years old.

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9.34 km

End point

Parking

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