Forest Pathway – Forest near Olterterp loop from Drachten

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Netherlands

Friesland

Smallingerland

Forest Pathway – Forest near Olterterp loop from Drachten

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Forest Pathway – Forest near Olterterp loop from Drachten

02:47

38.9km

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: October 14, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.9 km for 171 m

After 34.4 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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345 m

Drachten Carillon

Highlight • Monument

The carillon in Drachten was designed by architect Gunnar Daan and built in 1996.
The carillon stands where the drawbridge over the Drachtster Compagnonsvaart canal once stood. A text by …

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357 m

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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4.56 km

Ferbiningskanaal

Lake

7.91 km

Forest Pathway

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9.69 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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15.3 km

Alterterp–Lauswolt Trail

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

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17.6 km

Alddjip

Lake

18.1 km

Gravel Path Beside Paved Cycle Path

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Enjoy the peace and quiet.

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21.6 km

Zandlaan and Ald Hearrewei

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Gravelweg and shell path from/to Beesterzwaag

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26.1 km

Lauswolt Estate

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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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