Dolmens and burial mounds around the Drentsche Aa
Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 115912
Provided by: Groots Genieten
50.3 km
886 kcal
94 m
Description
This route takes you past numerous ancient burial sites in the form of dolmens and burial mounds. The mounds were built over human remains, which were preserved in a coffin or urn. Burial mounds were gradually expanded, and later the deceased were "interred" in this way. There are approximately 60 burial mounds in total in the Strubben-Kniphorst forest near Anloo. You'll also regularly encounter dolmens here. Dolmen D14 is very recognizable. The stones are so gigantic that you wonder how anyone ever managed to stack them on top of each other with only stone and wooden tools. Dolmen D08 lies along the edge of the forest. The ring stones are missing, but it is nevertheless one of the most beautiful and complete dolmens in Drenthe.
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eendracht (De Eendracht, Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
13 | 13 (Boerendijk, 9511PN, Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, The Netherlands) | 1.02 km | |
14 | 14 (Herenweg Zuid, 9511PC, Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, The Netherlands) | 2.27 km | |
4 | 4 (9461TG, Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, The Netherlands) | 5.12 km | |
3 | 3 (9461TJ, Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, The Netherlands) | 6.81 km | |
50 | 50 (Oude Groningerweg, 9461BP, Aa en Hunze, Drenthe, The Netherlands) | 9.62 km |
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