Cycle route around the Zuidlaardermeer
Zuidlaren, Kropswolde, Appelbergen
This route leads you along the beautiful Zuidlaardermeer. According to the old children's song, Berend Botje once set off from these shores on an adventure, perhaps across this very water. The lake lies peacefully between Drenthe and Groningen and offers a varied landscape of wide views over the water and green polders. On the way, make a stop at watchtower Leinewijk, a great place to view the area from above. From here you have a panoramic view over the lake and the vast reed beds. It is an ideal place to stop and observe the many birds living in this area. A little further on, the route takes you through nature reserve Appelbergen, a quiet forest area with winding paths that lead you past small fens and heathlands. This former military site is now a beautiful place, where nature has prevailed and you can enjoy it. The beautiful nature, rich history, and quiet spots along the way make it an ideal tour for those who like variety. There is something to discover everywhere: beautiful nature reserves, ancient dolmens, bird-rich wetlands and historic mills.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Wolfsbargepad , 9606 PJ Midden-Groningen | 36.1 KM | |
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From
25
to
28
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2997 M | 3 KM | |
| Head west on Wolfsbargepad | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Meerweg | 862 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Meerweg | 121 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Meerweg | 471 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 423 M | ||
| You are now at section 28 | 0 M | ||
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From
28
to
78
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6906 M | 6.9 KM | |
| Head northwest on Waesingepad | 256 M | ||
| Turn right onto Polderpad | 333 M | ||
| Turn right onto Polderpad | 3.4 KM | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Polderpad | 2 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 33 M | ||
| Continue onto Polderpad | 733 M | ||
| Continue straight | 6 M | ||
| Continue onto Polderpad | 56 M | ||
| Continue straight | 108 M | ||
| You are now at section 78 | 0 M | ||
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From
78
to
77
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1520 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head southwest on Waterhuizen | 1.3 KM | ||
| Make a slight right onto Waterhuizerweg | 239 M | ||
| You are now at section 77 | 0 M | ||
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From
77
to
75
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2224 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Ruigelaan | 404 M | ||
| Turn left onto Oude Middelhorst | 53 M | ||
| Turn right onto De Ree | 184 M | ||
| Turn left onto Oude Borg | 30 M | ||
| Turn right onto Borgsingel | 73 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Borgsingel | 466 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Klaverlaan | 89 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kruizemuntweg | 141 M | ||
| Turn left onto Ereprijsweg | 187 M | ||
| Turn right onto Sterremuurweg | 140 M | ||
| Turn right onto Wederikweg | 43 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Walstroweg | 43 M | ||
| Continue onto Bradepad | 152 M | ||
| Continue towards A28 | 175 M | ||
| Turn right onto Stationsweg | 44 M | ||
| You are now at section 75 | 0 M | ||
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From
75
to
27
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1597 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head west on Stationsweg | 313 M | ||
| Turn left onto Jachtlaan | 37 M | ||
| Turn right onto Oude Hoflaan | 172 M | ||
| Turn left onto Prins Bernhardlaan | 75 M | ||
| Turn right onto Julianalaan | 142 M | ||
| Turn left | 15 M | ||
| Turn left onto Rijksstraatweg | 48 M | ||
| Continue straight | 23 M | ||
| Turn right onto Emmalaan | 725 M | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Emmalaan | 47 M | ||
| You are now at section 27 | 0 M | ||
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From
27
to
84
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2735 M | 2.7 KM | |
| Head southwest on Emmalaan | 58 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 21 M | ||
| Continue onto Moarweg | 618 M | ||
| Turn right | 540 M | ||
| Turn left | 71 M | ||
| Turn right onto Lutsborgsweg | 553 M | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Lutsborgsweg | 874 M | ||
| You are now at section 84 | 0 M | ||
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From
84
to
78
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1303 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head west on Weg langs het Hemrik | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 78 | 0 M | ||
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From
78
to
81
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1293 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head southeast on Meentweg | 243 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Meentweg | 927 M | ||
| Turn right | 123 M | ||
| You are now at section 81 | 0 M | ||
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From
81
to
87
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1060 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head east | 341 M | ||
| Continue onto Zuidlaarderweg | 719 M | ||
| You are now at section 87 | 0 M | ||
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From
87
to
57
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422 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head east on Zuidlaarderweg | 422 M | ||
| You are now at section 57 | 0 M | ||
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From
57
to
87
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422 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head southwest on Zuidlaarderweg | 422 M | ||
| You are now at section 87 | 0 M | ||
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From
87
to
61
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3025 M | 3 KM | |
| Head south | 8 M | ||
| Continue onto Pollselaan | 1.2 KM | ||
| Turn left to stay on Pollselaan | 334 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 6 M | ||
| Turn right | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 61 | 0 M | ||
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From
61
to
66
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1563 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head south | 424 M | ||
| Turn left onto Tolhuisweg | 3 M | ||
| Turn right | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 66 | 0 M | ||
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From
66
to
62
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1238 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head south on Tienelsweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| Turn left | 21 M | ||
| You are now at section 62 | 0 M | ||
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From
62
to
60
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1512 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head southeast | 19 M | ||
| Turn left onto Stationsweg | 842 M | ||
| Turn left onto Stationsweg | 651 M | ||
| You are now at section 60 | 0 M | ||
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From
60
to
63
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542 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head northeast on Stationsweg | 495 M | ||
| Continue straight | 17 M | ||
| Turn left | 30 M | ||
| You are now at section 63 | 0 M | ||
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From
63
to
51
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738 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head east on Kerkbrink | 738 M | ||
| You are now at section 51 | 0 M | ||
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From
51
to
77
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792 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head northeast on Hunzeweg | 792 M | ||
| You are now at section 77 | 0 M | ||
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From
77
to
53
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362 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head northeast on Hunzeweg | 362 M | ||
| You are now at section 53 | 0 M | ||
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From
53
to
52
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1692 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head northeast on Hunzeweg | 230 M | ||
| Continue straight | 28 M | ||
| Turn left onto De Groeve | 202 M | ||
| Turn left | 36 M | ||
| Turn right | 583 M | ||
| Turn right onto De Kruierij | 597 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hunzeweg | 16 M | ||
| You are now at section 52 | 0 M | ||
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From
52
to
25
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2179 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head northeast on Hunzeweg | 530 M | ||
| Continue straight | 588 M | ||
| Turn left | 136 M | ||
| Turn right | 897 M | ||
| Turn left | 28 M | ||
| You are now at section 25 | 0 M |