Hiking in Oldambt
Put on your walking shoes and take a nice stroll through Oldambt. This region is full of history, the traces of which are still visible. Take a walk through de Graanrepubliek or meet the protagonists of the Battle of Heiligerlee. Here, the hiking possibilities are endless.
Midwolder forest
Behind the Ennemaborg in Midwolda you will find the Midwolderbos. This very old forest used to be used for timber growing, but today you will find a beautiful piece of Groningen nature. The area was the first place in the Netherlands where konik horses were used for grazing and you can still find these animals here. You just walk between them. In the south-eastern tip of the forest, you will also find a number of ponds where various species of birds perch. Here you are in the middle of greenery.
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Grain Republic Route
The Oldambt region has a long and rich history with grain. The successful cultivation of grain brought wealth to this area. This created a big gap between the rich farmers and poor workers. It was a fertile breeding ground for communism in this region. During the 'Grain Republic' walk, this history becomes tangible. You walk on historic footpaths, farmland trails and old inner dykes along the most beautiful spots. Meanwhile, you learn about the wealth of gentleman farmers and the hard life of farm workers.
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Village walk Nieuwolda
Take a walk through the heart of Nieuwolda and discover the village's special history. Along the way, your guide will tell you all about the origins of Nieuwolda, the eternal battle against the water, the monasteries that once stood there, the church and the farms. The walk starts at Museum Stoomgemaal de Hoogte and takes you through the village in an hour and a half. The walk is on request, from May to mid-September, for 2 euros p.p.
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Experience route Battle of Heiligerlee
In 1568, a battle took place at Heiligerlee. William of Orange stood up against Alva's brutal crackdown on rising Protestantism. While walking, you can relive the Battle of Heiligerlee. In De Hoogte (Heiligerlee) and in De Garst (Westerlee) two adventurous walking routes have been set out. During the walk, you will discover the landscape and meet the protagonists of the battle. The route is accompanied by a route booklet and a walking app with extra information. The route booklet costs €2.50 and is available at Museum Slag bij Heiligerlee and Rustpunt Garstvrij in Westerlee.
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City walk Winschoten
With a guide, explore the extraordinary architecture in Winschoten's historic centre. Walk past the extraordinary town hall, the three historic windmills and the many other special buildings in the town. The walks take place every Wednesday afternoon from May to the end of August at 14:00 and start at the station building. Registration is not necessary, the walk costs €2.00 p.p. For groups, it is also possible to book a city walk outside these Wednesdays. Be surprised by the beauty of Winschoten.
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Rest stops
Need to rest your legs during your walk through Oldambt? Then take a look at one of the rest points in the region. Rest Points are self-sufficient locations along cycling and walking routes where you can take a breather. For a voluntary contribution, you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and possibly some sweets here. Check out the region's rest points below.
