Ode to the windmill, Central Groningen
Slochteren, Groningen, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 3189942
Provided by: Ontdek Midden-Groningen
46.9 km
02:45 h
826 kcal
2 m
Description
The Netherlands and windmills: they belong together. This route passes eight beautiful windmills in Central Groningen. Just outside Slochteren it almost seems small Kinderdijk: on the Groenedijk there are three polder mills close together, all intended to drain the land. The Fraeylemamolen was built in 1786 for the drainage of the Groote Oosterpolder. The Molen van de Groote polder, a little further on, is the oldest polder mill in Groningen. Mill De Ruiten has already endured a lot: it burned down twice, was damaged by a storm and the auger ran dry due to land consolidation. But after a major restoration in 2010, the mill was able to do its job again.
You cycle through't Roegwold nature reserve to Harkstede. Here is Stel\\\'s Meulen. You can get coffee and tea at the petting zoo opposite. A little further on in Kolham is the Entreprise. A surprise awaits at the bottom of the mill: the cozy retro shop Jomilly, with home accessories, toys and a Rest Point.
Just outside Noordbroek is De Noordstar, an octagonal peeling and corn mill. While cycling towards the Noordermolen located further on, you will see the Westerse Molen. Both are polder mills. The Noordermolen runs every weekend.
Parking: at the harbor of Slochteren or in one of the parking spaces of the Fraeylemaborg. In Noordbroek you can park behind the church. This is also very much worth a visit.
Break tip: there are all kinds of restaurants in Slochteren, including De Driesprong, De Boerderij near the Fraeylemaborg, De Stenen Boog and Pannenkoekenschip De Volharding in the harbour.
Just outside Noordbroek is De Noordstar, an octagonal peeling and corn mill. While cycling towards the Noordermolen located further on, you will see the Westerse Molen. Both are polder mills. The Noordermolen runs every weekend.
Parking: at the harbor of Slochteren or in one of the parking spaces of the Fraeylemaborg. In Noordbroek you can park behind the church. This is also very much worth a visit.
Break tip: there are all kinds of restaurants in Slochteren, including De Driesprong, De Boerderij near the Fraeylemaborg, De Stenen Boog and Pannenkoekenschip De Volharding in the harbour.
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| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
48 | 48 (9621AL, Slochteren, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
48 | 48 (9621AB, Slochteren, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 0.18 km | |
46 | 46 (9621, Slochteren, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 1.21 km | |
| De Fraeylemamolen (9621 TL, Slochteren, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 1.53 km | ||
| De Groote Poldermolen (De Ruiten, 9621 TL, Slochteren, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 2.79 km | ||
| Molen De Ruiten (9621 TL, Froombosch, Groningen, The Netherlands) | 3.81 km |
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