Experience route | Education in the Colonies of Benevolence 41 km
Westerveld, Drenthe, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 5058533
Provided by: Frans v Dijk Noord Brabant
41.1 km
723 kcal
15 m
Description
Frederiksoord, Zorgvlied, Noordwolde
On the border of Drenthe, Friesland and Overijssel lies the area of the former Colonies of Benevolence. In 1818 Johannes van den Bosch founded the first agricultural colony, Frederiksoord. Here poor families were given a new chance at a better life. They received shelter, work, care and education. Schooling played an important role in this.
Cycle along this route past impressive history of education. You will pass an old horticultural school, a forestry school and the National Wickerwork School, where the National Wickerwork Museum is now located. Dieuwertje Blok will tell you the hidden stories of the UNESCO World Heritage Colonies of Benevolence and its influence on education.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majoor van Swietenlaan, Westerveld, Drenthe, The Netherlands | 0.00 km | ||
47 | 47 (8382, Westerveld, Drenthe, The Netherlands) | 0.17 km | |
49 | 49 (Vaartweg, 8384EH, Westerveld, Drenthe, The Netherlands) | 2.71 km | |
13 | 13 (8391XS, Weststellingwerf, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 5.12 km | |
13 | 13 (8391XS, Weststellingwerf, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 5.24 km | |
15 | 15 (Elsweg, 8391KB, Weststellingwerf, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 6.45 km |
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