Groningen has something to offer for everyone. Fanatical walking and cycling enthusiasts can indulge themselves with beautiful routes, but families with children also have plenty to discover. Walk barefoot through the mud with the whole family or go on a special adventure with a donkey.
Blotevoetenpad Opende
Is it an obstacle course? A hiking trail? Both? In the Westerkwartier there is a special path: 't Blôde Fuottenpaad, or Blotevoetenpad Opende. Two things we know for sure: your shoes and socks will come off and you won't stay clean. Walking barefoot through mud, over water and grass. Along the way, you climb over tree trunks and crawl along a rope across the ditch. Muddy fun in nature for young and old.
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Walking route Lettelberterpetten
Near the village of Lettelbert, you will find a plank path around a swamp forest. The name Lettelberterpetten, refers to so-called 'petholes' that were created after peat extraction. These filled up with water. The wet peat was laid out to dry on the narrow strips of land between the peat holes, the 'legakkers'. This structure is still recognisable in the landscape. The 2.5 km walking route goes around the marsh forest.
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Ger’s Ezelstal Vriescheloo
In the woods around Vriescheloo, you can take a very special walk. Here, you can join a donkey on an adventure through the area. At Ger’s Ezelstal, they have 8 different donkeys you can set off with. There are several routes of between 4.5 and 12 kilometres that you can walk. Along the way, there is plenty of time for a nice picnic. Not much of a hiker? You can also go there for a cuddle hour or yoga with the donkeys.
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Appelbergen
The primal force of nature left a huge mark on the Groningen landscape. In the Appelbergen near Glimmen, this created a wooded landscape full of lakes, hills and shifting sands. So close to the city, it is a popular spot for a family outing. Don't be alarmed if you suddenly see a viper crawling away! At the Pavilion, you can play in the playground and eat delicious pancakes.
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Zeehondenkijkwand
Seals regularly swim to the Dollard via the Ems. On the sandbanks close to the coast, the mothers give birth to their young. Hence, the Dollard is nicknamed 'the nursery of the Wadden Sea'. From spring to autumn, a zeehondenkijkwand is set up on the seawall, allowing you to have a good look at the mothers with their pups without disturbing them.
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Car puzzle tours
Discover special places in the province while puzzling. Will you go for the route through the Westerkwartier, the Hogeland or opt for the new route through Midden-Groningen? During a trip of about 70 kilometres, you will pass beautiful natural areas and interesting sights. Discover more and more about the route you are about to ride and answer questions about the things you see. Can you answer all the questions correctly? For the kids in the back seat, there are extra fun puzzles and a car bingo.
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Hedgehog trail Sellingen
Meet the little prickly hedgehog in Sellinger forest. There you will find a special route: the Hedgehog Path. During this route, the hedgehogs show you the way. Along the way, you will do various assignments. Can you run as fast as a hedgehog? Or do you know which paw print the hedgehog has? You will get answers to these and many more questions while walking this path.
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Bird watching trail
National Park Lauwersmeer is a wonderful place to enjoy birds. Especially for children aged 6 to 12, there is the Bird Experience Trail at Activiteitencentrum Lauwersnest. Get the free booklet with assignments at the centre, keep your eyes and ears open and search for 8 nesting boxes. There you can do the assignments from the booklet.
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Gnome trails
Did you know that gnomes live near Sellingen, Roegwold and the Lauwersmeer? The gnomes are busy all day long. Doing what? If you walk the gnome trail, you will find out for yourself. The gnome trails are signposted routes of between 500 metres and 1.5 kilometres for children aged 3 to 7. The children are given a knapsack and a red pointed hat.
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Children's cycle routes
At several places in the province, cool cycling routes have been set out for children. During a trip of up to 15 kilometres, they will solve various mysteries. Along the way, they must complete tasks to collect letters to crack the code. Found the solution? Then you can move on to the next level!
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Route agency Groningen
Need a different route or want to decide which way to go? Then take a look at the Routebureau Groningen. There you will find even more beautiful routes through the province and you can easily put together your own route using the junction network. There is something for everyone.
