Hiking in Waddenland
Tie your laces and go on an adventure through Waddenland. The region is full of fine spots for a nice walk. Start your hike to the other side of the Netherlands here or take a tour of the province's showpieces. Using the handy Waddenland Routeland app, you will discover more every time. Here you will walk the soles of your shoes.
In the footsteps of Rudolf Agricola
In 1443, a multi-talent was born in Baflo: Rudolf Agricola. This scholar was one of the founding fathers of humanism in northern Europe. Walk the four-kilometre Dutch-language circular walk to see where this famous humanist walked nearly 600 years ago and what remains of it today.
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Pieterpad
Vertically traverse the Netherlands on foot? That starts (or ends) in Waddenland. With the Pieterpad, you walk from Pieterburen to Sint-Pietersberg in Maastricht in almost 500 kilometres. Or just walk (one of the) three Groningen stages to discover the province. From us, you don't necessarily have to go to Limburg; staying here is fine too.
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Pronkjewailpad
Looking inside that striking church. Tasting that authentic mustard. A bite of one of those old Groningen apple varieties. Groningen is full of enticing sights and businesses. For walkers of the hundreds of kilometres long Pronkjewailpad, all doors open wide. Everywhere you go, you see, hear, feel and taste the province's hospitality.
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Religious traces at Rottum
For centuries, the mound village of Rottum was the site of a Benedictine monastery. A little further on the wierde Helwerd, moreover, a great miracle is said to have taken place. Both were long ago, but their traces are still visible. In Helwerd, missionary Liudger met the blind singer Bernlef. After a laying on of hands, the latter was able to see again. Rottum's church was built on the foundations of the monastery church. At the edge of the churchyard is perhaps the smallest house in Groningen; 't Hoeske van Thais Joaptje. Start at the station in Usquert.
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Waddenland Routeland app
You can also discover Waddenland with the special Waddenland Routeland app. The app includes 14 different routes that take you past the region's most special places. Stroll through unspoilt nature and discover picturesque villages where time seems to have stood still. The most beautiful routes have been mapped out for you. Useful places to park and take a break are also included in the app. The app can be downloaded for both iPhone and Android phones.
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Podwalk through Winsum
In 2020, Winsum was voted the most beautiful village in the Netherlands. Centuries ago, monks and squires walked its streets. These traces are still visible today. With the podwalk, we take you back to these times. Walk with the podwalk along the historical sites of this village.
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