Haren: the Wassenaar of the north

A beautiful, varied route on the northern Hondsrug, along water and forest. On the way you will be amazed: the villas in Haren are real pictures.

Beautiful Haren
The route starts at the Winschoterdiep and quickly leads you to the beautiful village of Haren. Beautiful, spacious villas dominate the street scene. It is not without reason that Haren is called the "Wassenaar of the North"! But it is also enjoyable outside the village. Haren is located on the northern spur of the Hondsrug, where you cycle through a hilly, wetland and green area. This region seems made for cyclists!

Zuidlaardermeer
A little later you cycle through the Appelbergen forest, where you can join for a pancake at Pannenkoekhuis Paviljoen Appelbergen. Delicious when it is a bit chilly! Then you drive to the Zuidlaardermeer, which was created thousands of years ago by the Hunze. At the time, this was still a tidal river. Due to a temporary rise in sea level, the peat layer was washed away locally. The lake is approximately partly in Drenthe and partly in the province of Groningen: special!