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: Leemweg , 9755 TS Groningen | 33.1 KM | |
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From
59
to
57
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1180 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head southwest on Leemweg | 797 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hoge Hereweg | 365 M | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Hoge Hereweg | 18 M | ||
| You are now at section 57 | 0 M | ||
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From
57
to
54
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4861 M | 4.9 KM | |
| Head south on Zuidlaarderweg | 901 M | ||
| Turn right onto Oorsprong | 75 M | ||
| Keep right onto Oorsprong | 416 M | ||
| Turn left onto Duinweg | 1.5 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Haasakkers | 159 M | ||
| Keep left onto Haasakkers | 80 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 366 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Weg langs het Hunebed | 801 M | ||
| Turn left onto Zuidlaarderweg | 356 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kerkstraat | 237 M | ||
| You are now at section 54 | 0 M | ||
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From
54
to
55
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1190 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head south on Lageweg | 837 M | ||
| Turn left onto De Bloemert | 17 M | ||
| Turn right | 322 M | ||
| Turn right | 4 M | ||
| Turn left onto Noordlaarderweg | 10 M | ||
| You are now at section 55 | 0 M | ||
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From
55
to
64
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351 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head southwest on Noordlaarderweg | 351 M | ||
| You are now at section 64 | 0 M | ||
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From
64
to
60
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2932 M | 2.9 KM | |
| Head southeast on Schutsweg | 618 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Huttenweg | 275 M | ||
| Turn left onto De Kampen | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Ebbingekamp | 193 M | ||
| Turn right onto Westeind | 241 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Telefoonstraat | 392 M | ||
| Turn right onto Brinkstraat | 127 M | ||
| You are now at section 60 | 0 M | ||
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From
60
to
63
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509 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head east on Stationsweg | 22 M | ||
| Turn right | 14 M | ||
| Turn left onto Stationsweg | 426 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 | 125 M | ||
| Continue onto Hunzeweg | 613 M | ||
| You are now at section 51 | 0 M | ||
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From
51
to
53
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1154 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head northeast on Hunzeweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| 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 | ||
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From
25
to
28
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3006 M | 3 KM | |
| Head west on Wolfsbargepad | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn left | 250 M | ||
| Turn right onto Meerweg | 614 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 | 223 M | ||
| Continue onto Polderpad | 110 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Polderpad | 3.4 KM | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Polderpad | 2 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 33 M | ||
| Continue onto Polderpad | 732 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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1519 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
86
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2822 M | 2.8 KM | |
| Head west on Waterhuizerweg | 215 M | ||
| Turn left onto Viermat | 32 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Viermat | 99 M | ||
| Turn right onto Helmatten | 135 M | ||
| Turn left onto Cantersveen | 111 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 317 M | ||
| Continue onto Noordlandsdrift | 1.1 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Koelandsdrift | 210 M | ||
| Turn left onto Koelandsdrift | 144 M | ||
| Turn right onto Bakkerweg | 126 M | ||
| Turn left onto Dorpsweg | 336 M | ||
| You are now at section 86 | 0 M | ||
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From
86
to
59
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2019 M | 2 KM | |
| Head southeast on Dorpsweg | 61 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 59 | 0 M |