Freulevijver – Heather of Duurswoude loop from Bakkeveen

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Freulevijver – Heather of Duurswoude loop from Bakkeveen

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170

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Freulevijver – Heather of Duurswoude loop from Bakkeveen

04:20

17.2km

30m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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295 m

Slotplaats Manor and Restaurant

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The castle that once stood here, known at the time as 'het Blauwhuis', was built in 1668 and demolished in 1838. The castle farm has always been standing and you …

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436 m

The Slotplaats Coach House

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Nice shop with organic and local products. They also have coffee to go.

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2.71 km

Alddjip

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The freule pond was created after a dike breach in nearby Koningsdiep. Maid E.E.R. Lycklama à Nijeholt had this 'wheel' enlarged around 1890. A tea house and a boat house …

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4.34 km

Freulevijver

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The freu pond is an old pingo ruin, bordered by birch, beech and mountain ash. The estate was built around 1880 by the Lycklama à Nijeholt family for wood production …

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6.22 km

Protestant Church of Duurswoude

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This church is located near Wijnjewoude

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7.69 km

Grazing Heath Sheep

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10.5 km

Heather of Duurswoude

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Just stand still and enjoy

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15.6 km

The Famous Tree of Bakkeveen

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If you walk on the Slotplaats you cannot ignore this special tree.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

4.21 km

589 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

3.27 km

1.84 km

611 m

347 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

8°C

0 %

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Comments

March 6, 2022,Duurwoudsterheide en De Slotplaats bij Bakkeveen

Nice trip with a number of challenges; a lot of water here and there on and around the path, now and then a fallen tree that blocked the passage and sometimes both at the same time 😂

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