Walking

Follow the signposts along towpaths and old trade routes. Walk through green salt marshes and red-brick villages. Stroll along the expansive coastline and admire centuries of architecture. Get a breath of fresh air in nature or take a journey through the stories of the past: walking in Groningen does you good.

Special walks

“ "Discover the endless horizon" ”

Beautiful walking spots in Groningen

Walking is the perfect way to clear your head and enjoy nature. In Groningen, you’ll find countless beautiful routes, from vast forests and historic paths to dykes with sweeping views. Put on your walking shoes and discover the province’s most beautiful walking spots.

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Beautiful routes

“ ‘Walking on the seabed’ ”

Mudflat walking

Feel the wind on your face and the freedom of the Wadden Sea. Mudflat walking is a unique experience where you walk across exposed sandbanks and through channels, surrounded by birds and, who knows, perhaps even seals. From a short walk to a real challenge – there’s an adventure for everyone.

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“ "Just choose your own path" ”

Walking network

Fancy some fresh air and a lovely walk? With Groningen’s walking network, you can map out your own route. With over 1,400 junctions and 3,000 kilometres of paths, you can choose exactly where you want to go. Lace up your shoes and discover Groningen your way.

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Walking tips by region

Regions

Walking tips by region

You only truly discover Groningen’s distinctive character once you venture into the province. Go off the beaten track and experience adventures you’ll never forget. You’re in for a treat in Groningen.

Westerwolde

Few areas in the Netherlands are as richly endowed with surprising landscapes, ancient forests, beautiful stream valleys and stunning nature reserves as Westerwolde.

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Veenkoloniën

Many people know the Veenkoloniën for their magnificent, sweeping views. Here, you can still gaze into the distance and watch the sun rise.

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Oldambt

In Oldambt, nature is all around you. The rich flora and fauna await you. Old and new, dry and wet. From the Midwolderbos to the Oldambtmeer.

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Midden-Groningen

Midden-Groningen is the green-and-blue heart of the province. Ponds, marshes, village woods and reed beds are perfect for birdwatching.

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City

Discover the city of Groningen in a fun way, simply on foot. Take a city walk with a route booklet, or set off with a guide.

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Eemsdelta

In its own backyard lie the Dollard and the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The medieval churches on the ancient mounds rise proudly above the vast landscape. Space as far as the eye can see.

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Waddenland

This is the place where you can walk on the seabed and experience a genuine Dark Sky. Here you’ll find National Park Lauwersmeer and the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Westerkwartier

An area where mound settlements, borgen, windmills and churches have shaped the horizon of the Groningen landscape for centuries. Here, history lies at your feet.

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