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Doldersum peat

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Netherlands

Friesland

Ooststellingwerf

Doldersum peat

Moderate

4.0

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Doldersum peat

03:15

12.7km

50m

Hiking

Discover the rich past of Doldersum, better known as 'peat of the women's field'. This 14-kilometre route takes you past historic sights such as a colony house and a school of the Society of Benevolence, enchanting water fens and the vast Doldersummerveld. Let yourself be carried away by the story…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Nationaal Park Drents-Friese Wold

Drents-Friese Wold & Leggelderveld

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2.83 km

Doldersummerveld Heath

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The Doldersummerveld is a vast wet heath reserve located on the flank of the stream valley of the Vledder- en Wapserveensche Aa, north of Doldersum. The field is part of …

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6.06 km

Colony house of the Society of Benevolence

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This farm worker's house is characteristic of the Society of Benevolence, an organization that was intended to socially uplift poor families.

Originally, the house consisted of a simple brick living …

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7.17 km

Boschoord Schoolhouse

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Until 1844, Master Jan Hessels van Wolda held the position of teacher in the Colonies of Benevolence. In the 1960s, a dispute arose over who should be responsible for the …

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10.2 km

Bench with a view of the pond in the Drents-Friese Wold

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A nice spot in the forest; there is a bench where you can look out in peace on the fens in front of you.

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12.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.20 km

4.20 km

972 m

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.18 km

1.83 km

1.12 km

879 m

665 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

12°C

50 %

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Doldersum peat

Doldersummerveld Heath

Colony house of the Society of Benevolence

Boschoord Schoolhouse

Bench with a view of the pond in the Drents-Friese Wold

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