The idyllic wierden landscape

Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands

Hiking route: 177028

based on 5 reviews

Provided by: Groots Genieten

21.4 km
05:21 h
1219 kcal
4 m

Description

With this route you will experience the characteristic landscape north of the city of Groningen. In this region, man has fought for land against the sea for centuries. One of the weapons used by the people of Groningen was the construction of mounds: an artificial elevation to stay dry at high tide. The wierden have been preserved around the villages of Winsum and Baflo. With this wierden route you can see how the old Groningen people shaped their landscape through hard work. From the polder you have a beautiful view of the ancient church towers of the villages you pass through, built on wierden. The sea may have been tamed, but in this landscape the wind still has free rein. During this walk you can get a breath of fresh air. Just below Tinallinge you walk in the nature reserve of the same name, where many meadow birds nest. Redshanks, black-tailed godwits and oystercatchers breed here in the spring. You can see them well from the path, especially if you use binoculars. On this route you will also see some monumental buildings, such as old farmhouses. Moreover, the core of Winsum is a protected village view, so it is very worthwhile to view it at your leisure. The route starts and ends at NS station Winsum.
Railway station Tourist idea Old Groninger Churches Key address Wierde or terp Windmill Monument Cultural routes

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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.

Directions

# Description Distance
winsum (Ubbo J. Mansholt plein, 9951BX, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
94
94 (Ubbo J. Mansholt plein, 9951BX, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 0.06 km
83
83 (9951TN, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 2.17 km
81
81 (Maarhuizen, 9951TB, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 3.25 km
50
50 (9953PZ, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 6.85 km
22
22 (9953PX, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 7.04 km

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