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Forest Pathway – Forest near Olterterp loop from Drachten

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Friesland

Smallingerland

Forest Pathway – Forest near Olterterp loop from Drachten

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Forest Pathway – Forest near Olterterp loop from Drachten

02:45

38.5km

40m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.9 km for 171 m

After 33.9 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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341 m

Drachten city centre

Highlight • Settlement

Drachten is not only the capital of the municipality of Smallingerland, but also the largest city in Friesland after Leeuwarden. Anyone who loves boutiques and cozy terraces will definitely want to get off the saddle in this city.

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4.54 km

Ferbiningskanaal

Lake

7.89 km

Forest Pathway

Highlight • Trail

9.67 km

Forest near Olterterp

Highlight • Forest

The forest at Olterterp is a peaceful nature reserve with dense trees, winding paths and a rich biodiversity. This green refuge is perfect for walks and bike rides, where you …

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12.5 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

15.1 km

Alterterp–Lauswolt Trail

Highlight • Trail

Forest areas in Friesland are always a welcome change and always super beautiful

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17.5 km

Alddjip

Lake

17.9 km

Gravel Path Beside Paved Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Enjoy the peace and quiet.

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21.4 km

Zandlaan and Ald Hearrewei

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravelweg and shell path from/to Beesterzwaag

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25.9 km

Lauswolt Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

The winery is named after its original owners, the Lauswolt family in Beetsterzwaag, who owned several farms here. During the 19th century, the estate came into the possession of Augustinus …

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38.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

9.34 km

7.95 km

5.16 km

2.93 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

9.76 km

6.08 km

5.87 km

3.58 km

727 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 17 August

20°C

14°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

September 5, 2023,Boornbergum - Beetsterzwaag - Drachten

Loop with forest, meadows, heath, water and straight through Beetsterzwaag. Beautiful, a bit of everything.

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Forest Pathway – Forest near Olterterp loop from Drachten

Drachten city centre

Forest Pathway

Forest near Olterterp

Forest Path

Alterterp–Lauswolt Trail

Gravel Path Beside Paved Cycle Path

Zandlaan and Ald Hearrewei

Lauswolt Estate

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