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Midden-Drenthe

Fens, heath and sand in Drenthe – discover the Mantingerveld

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Drenthe

Midden-Drenthe

Fens, heath and sand in Drenthe – discover the Mantingerveld

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Fens, heath and sand in Drenthe – discover the Mantingerveld

03:01

11.9km

40m

Hiking

This 12 kilometer long walk leads you through the varied nature of the Mantingerveld. Forests, fens, heathland and sand drifts alternate.

Don't forget your swimming gear when the weather is nice, because after 7 kilometers you can swim in a lovely pond. Fishing is also possible here, if you want…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Mantingerzand

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7.10 km

Nieuw Balinge Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice place for fishing, resting or swimming.

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8.58 km

Heathland Path in Mantingerzand

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In the middle of the Mantingerzand it is really quiet, there is no traffic, no agricultural implements, only the silence and the birds.

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9.03 km

Mantingerzand Grassland

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Beautiful quiet forests and meadows. Pure piece of Dutch nature.

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9.89 km

Picnic Spot at Mantingerzand

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Here is a table in a beautiful spot.

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9.99 km

Kikkerpoel Mantingerzand

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Wonderful place, for both humans and animals :).

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10.8 km

Distinctive Pines of Mantingerzand

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The characteristic pine trees of the Mantingerzand are striking conifers that thrive in the area's dry, sandy soil. They give the landscape its distinctive character, often in combination with heathlands …

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11.7 km

Mantingerzand Nature Reserve

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The Mantingerzand is located northeast of Hoogeveen and was created by the cutting of heathland sods and the presence of sheep in the area. It is without doubt one of the most beautiful shifting sand areas in the Netherlands.

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11.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.50 km

3.70 km

1.52 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

5.08 km

2.56 km

2.00 km

1.10 km

901 m

230 m

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Weather

Friday 24 July

27°C

10°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

September 7, 2025,Vennen, heide en zand op het Mantingerveld

A lovely combination of 🚴‍♀️ and 🚶‍♀️ today. There's a strong wind, so the e-bike is welcome.
I cycled along a lovely route to Gees Forestry.
The walk across the Mantingerveld is highly recommended.
What a stunningly beautiful area. I feel so privileged to have been able to enjoy it so much.

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July 24, 2023

This 12 kilometer long walk leads you through the varied nature of the Mantingerveld. Forests, fens, heathland and sand drifts alternate.
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Don't forget your swimming gear when the weather is nice, because after 7 kilometers you can swim in a lovely pond. Fishing is also possible here, if you want to take

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August 24, 2025

Lots of asphalt at the beginning and boring. It gets better later, with the heather in the field heavily overgrown with grass, nitrogen? The most beautiful part is at the end, with sand, heather, and juniper berries.

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Fens, heath and sand in Drenthe – discover the Mantingerveld

Nieuw Balinge Pond

Heathland Path in Mantingerzand

Mantingerzand Grassland

Picnic Spot at Mantingerzand

Kikkerpoel Mantingerzand

Distinctive Pines of Mantingerzand

Mantingerzand Nature Reserve

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