Cultural routes in Midden-Groningen
With these cultural routes through Midden-Groningen, you will discover the most beautiful churches, tour along spinning windmills and explore the Veenkoloniën. Walk, cycle or sail and discover the story behind each themed route.
'On the trail with Piccardt' (25 km.)
This cycle route passes all the places where the flamboyant Henric Piccardt, former lord of the Fraeylemaborg, lived, worked and is buried.
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'To run mit K. ter Laan' (4/8 km.)
K. ter Laan, born in Slochteren, was a great lover of the Groningen language, and is known for his fist-thick 'Nieuw Groninger woordenboek'. Together with Olaf Vos, Ontdek Midden-Groningen has set out a beautiful walk around Slochteren.
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'Along the most beautiful churches' (52 km.)
Groningen is known for its well-preserved churches. This cycle route traverses almost the entire municipality, from the pretty white church in Westerbroek, the imposing cross church in Noordbroek to the Koepelkerk in Sappemeer.
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'Ommetje Windlust' (10 km)
A lovely walk or cycle ride from Windlust windmill in Overschild to 't Roegwold. With stunning views from the watchtower over Groningen's largest reed swamp.
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'Ode to the mill' (47 km.)
Where would we be without the mills? This route passes eight beautiful polder and corn mills. Especially on weekends, they turn regularly and you can take a look inside.
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'Sailing through the fencolonies' (20/27 km, also by bike)
Kiel-Windeweer is a beautiful protected village sight. Here you can still see the village's peat-colonial layout in all its glory, with historic bridges and many farms along the waterfront. You sail or cycle to the Zuidlaardermeer.
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'From Faber to the lock' (3.5km)
Hoogezand and Martenshoek have a rich history of shipping, shipbuilding and plenty of bustle around the lock. This walk takes you along the historic ribbon, from the famous Hotel Faber to the Sluiskade.
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