Enjoy authentic Groningen
Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 309498
Provided by: Groots Genieten
48.1 km
02:49 h
848 kcal
7 m
Description
In the far north, there is nothing like Groningen, as they say. Today on this tour you will mainly get to know the provincial capital of Groningen. The city is particularly popular among students because of its pleasant atmosphere. Groningen is also perceived as much less busy and hectic than other large cities. Possibly caused by the somewhat isolated location, all the way on the northern extension of the Hondsrug. Although the city is not located directly on open water, it has developed considerably in the maritime field. As a Hanseatic city, Groningen was part of the northern German trade network. Several canals have been dug to connect the city with other important waterways. Via the Oosterhaven you cycle along the Hunzehaven, which is connected to the sea by the Eemskanaal. Groningen has remained an important trading city and is now a center for the food industry: sugar, tobacco and coffee.
Along the outer edge of Groningen you pass the small hamlet of Noorddijk, which has now completely grown into Groningen. However, in the old village center there are a few beautiful monumental farms and the Stephanus Church, a Romano-Gothic church built around 1250. You return to the center of the city, which you now pass on the north side. After you pass the water tower, you will see the Noorderplantsoen on your right. A long and narrow park in English style. The park is located on the spot where the city's defensive walls were built in the 17th century and was opened in 1880. On the left you will find the Hortusbuurt, a particularly nice part of the city with all kinds of picturesque old courtyards, called guest houses in Groningen. Via the Reitdiep, the oldest connection to the sea, you cycle through Ommelanden, the originally peat area outside Groningen.
The hamlets of Leegkerk and Hoogkerk have a number of beautiful monumental farms, picturesquely situated in the lowlands. Above this, the 13th century church towers on a so-called mound, a higher piece of land. In Hoogkerk, the Suiker Unie and associated factories are a striking presence.
On the way back to Groningen center you will pass through the lovely green City Park. Enjoy it until the last kilometer on this route, because here you will find almost opposite each other: the beautiful building of Groningen Station and the Groninger Museum. The latter is certainly worth a longer visit for the art lovers among us. The museum is particularly innovative with an extensive collection of visual arts.
On the way back to Groningen center you will pass through the lovely green City Park. Enjoy it until the last kilometer on this route, because here you will find almost opposite each other: the beautiful building of Groningen Station and the Groninger Museum. The latter is certainly worth a longer visit for the art lovers among us. The museum is particularly innovative with an extensive collection of visual arts.
When you return to the Martini Hotel Groningen you can sit down for a snack and a drink, but you can also take a stroll into the old city center. Here you will find numerous sights such as the Grote Markt with the Martini Tower, the Fish Market and the Korenbeurs or nice streets along the canals. If you want to explore more of the area around Groningen by bike, cycle route number 309500'Groningen at its most beautiful\\\', which also departs from the Martini Hotel Groningen, is highly recommended!
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| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
88 | 88 (9711EC, Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
91 | 91 (9723EX, Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 5.39 km | |
90 | 90 (Noorddijkerplein, 9734AV, Noorddijk, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 6.47 km | |
93 | 93 (9734AS, Noorddijk, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 7.03 km | |
89 | 89 (9731BW, Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 10.67 km | |
96 | 96 (9715AR, Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 10.98 km |
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