Westerbork - Zwiggelte

Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, The Netherlands

Hiking route: 303656

based on 4 reviews

Provided by: Drenthe.nl

15.5 km
03:52 h
880 kcal
27 m

Description

Westerbork, which is mentioned in old writings as early as 1206, is the starting point of this signposted route. Westerbork already had a chapel at that time, which was converted into a church in 1283. The current Westerbork is a pleasant tourist center where you can grab a drink or visit one of the 2 museums. Westerbork is also known for Camp Westerbork, which was used by the Germans in World War II as a transit camp. However, the Memorial Center with the former Camp are 12 km away on the outskirts of Hooghalen.

Walk outside Westerbork through an ancient landscape. The penultimate ice age had a lot of influence on the landscape here and formed the Drents Plateau. The farmers settled on these'Drentse Hooglanden\\\' and formed the characteristic Drenthe esdorpen landscape of high-altitude villages with greens and ash (fields), wooded banks and low-lying meadows and haylands in the catchment area of the stream (Westerborkerstroom) .

In the originally medieval esdorp Zwiggelte you can taste the authentic Drenthe atmosphere of yesteryear. The open character of Zwiggelte has largely remained intact. On the southeast side of the village is a remnant of a green with old oaks and beautiful Saxon farmhouses.

The route starts at Hoofdstraat 16 at't Aole Gemientehoes, the former town hall of Westerbork. You can park for free behind the center. It is also possible to pick up the route at other locations using the signage.
Church Arable farming, pasture or grassland Forest Heather Recreation area

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Drenthe.nl

Marketing Drenthe Foundation was established in 2007 on behalf of the Province. Marketing Drenthe is responsible for improving the image of Drenthe in the field of tourism, living and working, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the economic development within these sectors. The core values of Drenthe, such as tranquility, space and originality are made 'future-oriented'. For example, Drenthe must become a vital, dynamic province in the image. The intended result of the campaign is a significant image improvement of the Netherlands' most beautiful province. Marketing Drenthe is a professional, enthusiastic and decisive team with an open attitude to tackle matters and identify new opportunities. In addition, there is the power to connect parties and to improve and strengthen communication in order to put Drenthe on the map.

Directions

# Description Distance
Hoofdstraat, 9431AB, Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, The Netherlands 0.00 km
Hoofdstraat, 9431AB, Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, The Netherlands 15.49 km

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