Low-threshold Groningen routes - Art and nature playgrounds in the Onlanden

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Low-threshold Groningen routes - Art and nature playgrounds in the Onlanden

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Low-threshold Groningen routes - Art and nature playgrounds in the Onlanden

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6.83km

10m

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Explore the Onlanden region on this accessible walk through unspoiled nature! This 6.8-kilometer route combines art and natural playgrounds. Don't forget your binoculars to spot the many birds you'll find here!

The route quickly takes you deep into the beautiful De Onlanden nature reserve, which covers approximately 2,500 hectares. The name "Onlanden" refers to the large-scale water storage in this area, which has turned part of it into "land" again. This combination of land and water is unique and creates a unique ecosystem teeming with wild geese and waterfowl. During your walk, you'll often see large brown cows grazing in the meadows, completing the idyllic picture.

The walking route ends at the Onlanderij, where you'll find a natural playground where children can play to their heart's content, while you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

How to get there? You can park your car just past De Onlanderij, next to Farmer Sytse's barn with cows. This is indicated by signs. Arriving by public transport? If you don't mind walking another 15 minutes, you can walk from the Hoornseplas bus stop to the start.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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2.14 km

The Onlanden Nature Reserve

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A beautiful walking area. The Onlanden is approximately 2500 hectares. big. The name chosen in 2009 owes the area to the combination of large-scale nature development and large-scale water storage, which makes part of the area 'onland' again.

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3.68 km

Highland Cattle in De Onlanden

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During your lovely walk through the Onlanden you will often see large brown cows in the meadow.

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6.22 km

View Over De Onlanden

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From here you have a beautiful view of Onlanden. Because the nature reserve is very swampy, there are special marsh birds. So don't forget to bring your binoculars!

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6.81 km

The Onlanderij

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When the Onlanderij is open you can buy food or drinks.

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6.83 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

2.66 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

3.25 km

2.44 km

749 m

395 m

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

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Comments

April 30, 2022,De Onlanden; Langs Uitkijktoren 'Het Beeld'

Around 1300 monks walked from the monastery in Aduard to the monastery in Vries. On the way they passed the place where the Lookout Tower now stands. Because this area was a bit higher, it was an excellent place to take a break.

According to tradition, a statue or several statues stood on this site.

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September 22, 2024,Natuurommetje - De Onlanden🐕

Met friends from Germany at De Onlanderij. After lunch there we took a walk through the Onlanden, during which we also visited the lookout tower. It was a very nice and pleasant day.

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December 18, 2023

Explore the Onlanden region on this accessible walk through unspoiled nature! This 6.8-kilometer route combines art and natural playgrounds. Don't forget your binoculars to spot the many birds you'll find here!
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The route quickly takes you deep into the beautiful De Onlanden nature reserve, which covers

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