There are very few places where you can walk for hours without meeting anyone. But in Drenthe it is possible and that is pure enjoyment. Did you know that Drenthe is the least densely populated part of our country? And that means that there are beautiful walking routes available through vast forests, beautiful moors, unique landscapes and the characteristic dolmens. The walking routes in Drenthe provide hours of walking pleasure, we guarantee that! And to make it a lot easier for you, we have selected the 5 most beautiful walking routes in Drenthe!
Walking route 1: Walking route scavenger hunt Groote Zand
During this walking route – scavenger hunt Groote Zand – you will see the forests and the Groote Zand through the eyes of forester Bo. During the walk you will carry out various fun assignments and at the same time you will discover all about plants and animals in the forest. Don’t forget your binoculars and magnifying glass to get a good look at everything. That makes the walk even more fun!
Walking route 2: Walking route the Brabants Vennenpad
This walking route takes you along the Brabant Fens! Various nature reserves are strung together by dirt roads, right through the old cultural landscape. This walking route is no less than 250 kilometers long. But don’t worry: in order not to make it too difficult for you, this route is divided into 12 stages of 20 kilometers. A beautiful walking route for a multi-day stay with various accommodations.
Walking route 3: The plank path at Spier
Do you want something different? Then walk this beautiful walking route through the Dwingelderveld. Nowhere else in the Netherlands does this type of heathland occur so intact and in this size. Did you know that
that Dwingelderveld has the largest wet heathland in Europe? An internationally renowned plant and animal kingdom. Bone break, sundew and sometimes the beautiful red tangle of the devil’s sewing thread. Countless predators, reptiles and amphibians. And of all breeding birds that occur in the Netherlands, 65 percent flutter around in this nature reserve.
Walking route 4: Juniper route Mantingerveld
Walk through the various small pieces of heathland south of Mantinge. During this walking route you will discover the most beautiful nature reserves, of which the Mantingerzand with its hundreds of juniper bushes will impress you greatly. During the walk you will enjoy an unspoilt nature reserve with a lot of variety!
Walking route 5: Walking route Estates of the Reest
This walking route is beautiful at any time of the year. When the snow is shoe-high on the dirt road or when the sun is burning over the Reestlanden and the storks land in silent flight at the water’s edge. Take a tour of the three largest estates of the Reestdal: De Havixhorst, Dickninge and Voorwijk.
Looking for more hiking trails in Drenthe? You can find even more inspiration on the website below:
Walk multiple hiking trails in Drenthe by staying in one of our group accommodations and discover what this province has to offer!
