Biessumer Forest
The Biessumerbos is a varied forest just a stone's throw from the Biessum mound, near Delfzijl. From this historic village, the ditches and roads run westwards like a pattern of sunbeams.
Have a look now
This historical image of the old Groninger mound landscape has been extended into the woods with open grass strips and pools. Walking and bridle paths meander through the woods.
Bat shelter
Alder, ash and willow grow in the forest. In the forest edges are shrubs such as hazel, hawthorn and cardinal's hat. Birds feast on the nuts and fruits in autumn. In early spring, the drum of the spotted woodpecker sounds through the forest. In the middle of the Biessummer forest, a bat cellar accommodates roosting bats.
The Vossenheerd
The Biessum forest was created in the 1970s. Before that, the area consisted of meadows and fields. Halfway through the forest, a concrete ring betrays the former presence of a farm. This bore the name "The Vossenheerd".
Huttenbos
In the middle of the Bies...
This historical image of the old Groninger mound landscape has been extended into the woods with open grass strips and pools. Walking and bridle paths meander through the woods.
Bat shelter
Alder, ash and willow grow in the forest. In the forest edges are shrubs such as hazel, hawthorn and cardinal's hat. Birds feast on the nuts and fruits in autumn. In early spring, the drum of the spotted woodpecker sounds through the forest. In the middle of the Biessummer forest, a bat cellar accommodates roosting bats.
The Vossenheerd
The Biessum forest was created in the 1970s. Before that, the area consisted of meadows and fields. Halfway through the forest, a concrete ring betrays the former presence of a farm. This bore the name "The Vossenheerd".
Huttenbos
In the middle of the Biessum forest, located next to the Vossenheerd, lies the Huttenbos (hut forest). In this clearing in the forest, you can play freely in nature. Climb, scramble and balance over the tree trunks. And here, of course, you can build huts! Who will build the most beautiful hut?
Walking
Not well acquainted here (yet)? Residents of the villages of Biessum and Uitwierde have mapped out a fun walking route. The walking route has been voted the most beautiful Ommetje in the province of Groningen by Landschapsbeheer Groningen. Have fun!
Walking route Biessum forest and Voolhok