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View of the Eerste Wiek – View of Fochteloërveen loop from Ravenswoud

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Ooststellingwerf

View of the Eerste Wiek – View of Fochteloërveen loop from Ravenswoud

Hard

4.6

(21)

111

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View of the Eerste Wiek – View of Fochteloërveen loop from Ravenswoud

05:14

20.8km

20m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Fochteloërveen

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Bus stop

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2.73 km

View of the Eerste Wiek

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For dog owners: dogs are allowed here separately.

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7.51 km

Chutes at Bonghaar

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The electric conveyor belt and chutes on the Bonghaar were used as a central location in the Fochteloërveen to enable quay restoration

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8.46 km

View of Fochteloërveen

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A creatively designed hammock/lounger with a beautiful view.

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10.6 km

Kor Huiting Bridge

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An idyllic bridge over the stream provides an adventurous crossing and a romantic picture.

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12.2 km

Picnic Table and Wooden Crane Sculpture, Fochteloërveen

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This picnic table also features a beautiful wooden sculpture of a crane.

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13.7 km

Measurement mast Fochteloërveen

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Here, in collaboration with Wageningen University, research is being conducted into the effects of nature restoration measures on our climate. This measuring cabinet measures the absorption of CO2 and the emission of methane in this part of the Fochteloërveen.

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15.0 km

Bruustinger Plas (Fochteloërveen)

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A beautiful expansive fen lake, where you can spot many different birds.

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15.5 km

Veenproza Monument by W.T. Oostenbrink

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A special literary break in nature, thanks to the poet W. T. Oostenbrink.

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20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

2.44 km

728 m

130 m

Surfaces

6.06 km

6.05 km

5.53 km

1.89 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

15°C

15 %

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Comments

May 21, 2024,Drenthepad. Dag 5. Veenhuizen - Appelscha.

Another beautiful day of walking on the Drenthepad.

Started in Veenhuizen on the Hoofdweg. First a bit through the forest, past the Maallust beer brewery and the Koepelkerk of Veenhuizen. Then cross a typical narrow white bridge - you see them everywhere - over the Veenhuizer Canal and then you end up in a beautiful mixed forest. Where the sun …

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August 6, 2024,Noord etappe 7 :Van Veenhuizen naar Appelscha

This stage is packed with nature...and on a bright day like today (30°C) it was an early start to avoid the afternoon heat in the Focheloërerveen.
You can compare this nature reserve with the High Fens in Belgium... you can enjoy fauna and flora.
The Zonnedauw grows right next to the walking paths, which are separated from the beautiful cycle …

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View of the Eerste Wiek – View of Fochteloërveen loop from Ravenswoud

View of the Eerste Wiek

Chutes at Bonghaar

View of Fochteloërveen

Kor Huiting Bridge

Picnic Table and Wooden Crane Sculpture, Fochteloërveen

Measurement mast Fochteloërveen

Bruustinger Plas (Fochteloërveen)

Veenproza Monument by W.T. Oostenbrink

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