Water cycle route between Groningen and Drenthe
Zuidlaren, Hoogezand-Sappemeer, Veendam
This varied tour takes you along canals, lakes and the Veendam and Hoogezand-Sappemeer rivers. The route takes you along the Zuidlaarder Lake and a stretch of the Hunze river. You will cycle over the border between Groningen and Drenthe, past beautiful nature, historical sites and unique water landscapes. A perfect route for those who love peace, space and a touch of history. Explore the former Botjes Zandgat sand excavation, which has now become a nature reserve and pond. From here, you can quickly reach the historic shipyard in Sappemeer, where you can delve into the local history of shipbuilding. The Zuidlaarder Lake in Groningen is a beautiful environment in which to relax. Pause for a moment to enjoy the view of the rippling water, with sailboats gliding by. Windsurfers and other water sports enthusiasts also know where to find the lake. You can also indulge in bird watching, sunbathe and even take a cooling dip in the water. Then you follow the route along a stretch of the Hunze, a river that winds through the Drenthe landscape. Once an important trade route, it is now an idyllic nature reserve where you can cycle among the reed beds and marshes. Finally, you reach the equally water-rich Veendam via the water-rich Borgerswold Park. Thanks to its many parks, this beautiful town is also known as ‘Park City’, and that also means many beautiful ponds.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Torenstraat 1, 9636 CR Midden-Groningen | 53.7 KM | |
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65
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9
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3540 M | 3.5 KM | |
| Head north on Torenstraat | 570 M | ||
| Turn left onto Nieuwe Spitsbergerweg | 3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 09 | 0 M | ||
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From
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33
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1975 M | 2 KM | |
| Head southwest on Achterdiep Noordzijde | 2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 33 | 0 M | ||
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From
33
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32
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896 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head south on Slochterstraat | 896 M | ||
| You are now at section 32 | 0 M | ||
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From
32
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96
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402 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head east on Noorderstraat | 402 M | ||
| You are now at section 96 | 0 M | ||
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From
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59
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1495 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head south on Borgercompagniesterstraat | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 59 | 0 M | ||
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30
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3423 M | 3.4 KM | |
| Head west on Woelwijckpad | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Kalkwijkpad | 665 M | ||
| Continue straight | 832 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kielsterachterweg | 8 M | ||
| Turn left | 30 M | ||
| Turn right | 409 M | ||
| Turn right | 349 M | ||
| You are now at section 30 | 0 M | ||
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29
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616 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head north on Van der Duyn van Maasdamweg; van der Duyn v Maasdamwg | 62 M | ||
| Continue onto Kieldieppad | 436 M | ||
| Turn right onto Van der Duyn van Maasdamweg; van der Duyn v Maasdamwg | 58 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 60 M | ||
| You are now at section 29 | 0 M | ||
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28
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4561 M | 4.6 KM | |
| Head northeast | 91 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 948 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Abraham Kuypersingel | 273 M | ||
| Continue straight | 89 M | ||
| Turn right | 25 M | ||
| Turn left | 135 M | ||
| Turn left | 112 M | ||
| Turn left | 156 M | ||
| Turn left | 55 M | ||
| Turn right | 128 M | ||
| Turn right | 165 M | ||
| Turn left | 332 M | ||
| Turn right | 229 M | ||
| Turn left onto Woldweg | 459 M | ||
| Turn right | 1.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 28 | 0 M | ||
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From
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25
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3006 M | 3 KM | |
| Head southwest | 423 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Jachthavenweg | 471 M | ||
| Turn right onto Meerweg | 121 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Meerweg | 614 M | ||
| Turn left | 250 M | ||
| Turn right onto Wolfsbargepad | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 25 | 0 M | ||
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From
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53
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3839 M | 3.8 KM | |
| Head south | 28 M | ||
| Turn right | 897 M | ||
| Turn left | 136 M | ||
| Turn right | 588 M | ||
| Continue onto Hunzeweg | 514 M | ||
| Turn right onto De Kruierij | 597 M | ||
| Turn left | 583 M | ||
| Turn left | 36 M | ||
| Turn right onto De Groeve | 202 M | ||
| Turn right | 28 M | ||
| Continue onto Hunzeweg | 230 M | ||
| You are now at section 53 | 0 M | ||
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From
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51
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1154 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head southwest on Hunzeweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 51 | 0 M | ||
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From
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94
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2099 M | 2.1 KM | |
| Head east on Hunzeweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Nieuwe dijk | 987 M | ||
| You are now at section 94 | 0 M | ||
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From
94
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96
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327 M | 0.3 KM | |
| Head north on De Dijk | 327 M | ||
| You are now at section 96 | 0 M | ||
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From
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30
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4443 M | 4.4 KM | |
| Head east on De Knijpe | 1.4 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Broeken | 2.8 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Veenweg | 210 M | ||
| You are now at section 30 | 0 M | ||
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31
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1419 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head southeast on Molenwijk | 25 M | ||
| Turn left onto Oostermoer | 1.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 31 | 0 M | ||
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49
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2167 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head northeast on Tussenveen | 2 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Polderweg | 6 M | ||
| Turn left | 171 M | ||
| You are now at section 49 | 0 M | ||
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10
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1991 M | 2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Greveling | 1.2 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Eppinge | 763 M | ||
| Turn right | 24 M | ||
| You are now at section 10 | 0 M | ||
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10
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53
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2593 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head northeast | 662 M | ||
| Turn right | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 53 | 0 M | ||
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From
53
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52
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769 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head east | 769 M | ||
| You are now at section 52 | 0 M | ||
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From
52
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97
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2212 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head north | 177 M | ||
| Turn left | 115 M | ||
| Turn left | 64 M | ||
| Turn right | 149 M | ||
| Turn left | 8 M | ||
| Turn left | 78 M | ||
| Turn right | 229 M | ||
| Turn left | 883 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 189 M | ||
| Turn left | 26 M | ||
| Turn left | 167 M | ||
| Turn left | 127 M | ||
| You are now at section 97 | 0 M | ||
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From
97
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55
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2767 M | 2.8 KM | |
| Head east | 612 M | ||
| Turn right onto Flora | 245 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Briklaan | 549 M | ||
| Turn right | 20 M | ||
| Turn left | 557 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Sorghvlietlaan | 436 M | ||
| Turn right onto Prins Hendrikplein | 170 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Kerkstraat | 178 M | ||
| You are now at section 55 | 0 M | ||
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From
55
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56
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3212 M | 3.2 KM | |
| Head north on Museumplein | 78 M | ||
| Turn right onto Museumplein | 28 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Museumplein | 129 M | ||
| Turn right onto Verlengde van Beresteijnstraat | 41 M | ||
| Turn left onto Ubbo Wilkensstraat | 233 M | ||
| Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto F.J. de Zeestraat | 31 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout onto F.J. de Zeestraat | 247 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Voormolenstraat | 601 M | ||
| Turn left | 319 M | ||
| Turn left | 23 M | ||
| Turn right onto Beneden Verlaat | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 56 | 0 M | ||
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From
56
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57
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814 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head west on Oosterweg | 41 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kerkstraat | 708 M | ||
| Continue slightly right onto Het Loeg | 65 M | ||
| You are now at section 57 | 0 M | ||
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From
57
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28
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2535 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head north on Het Loeg | 386 M | ||
| Turn left onto Tussenklappen Westzijde | 2.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 28 | 0 M | ||
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From
28
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64
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459 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head north on Achter de Wal | 167 M | ||
| Turn right onto Spoorstraat | 28 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Spoorstraat | 264 M | ||
| You are now at section 64 | 0 M | ||
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From
64
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65
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1017 M | 1 KM | |
| Head north on Kerkstraat | 626 M | ||
| Turn right | 188 M | ||
| Turn left | 48 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kerkstraat | 155 M | ||
| You are now at section 65 | 0 M |