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Bakkeveen - Wijnjeterper Skar |Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 2

(14.7 km)

This route takes you through the De Slotplaats country estate to the Duurswouderheide nature reserve, the largest remaining area of heathland in Friesland. After the heath, you pass the oldest little church in the municipality of Opsterland in what used to be the village of Duurswoude. From here you walk through the ‘t Oude Bosch nature reserve to the Wijnjeterperschar nature reserve, one of the most beautiful Natura 2000 sites in Friesland.

The 14 sections of the Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network take you past the highlights of the Koningsdiep stream valley. A journey through meadows, heaths and the open landscape of Friesland.

To find out more about this section of the network, take a look at the detailed description of the route with photos and videos.

Sights on this route

Starting point: De Slotplaats
9243 JZ Allardsoog
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De Slotplaats

Een plek om even heerlijk te ontspannen op het terras of bij de

De Slotplaats
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Duurswouderheide Nature Reserve

The Duurswouderheide nature reserve is a large heathland reserve in Southeast Friesland that is managed by Staatsbosbeheer, the national forestry organisation that oversees the Netherlands’ green heritage.

Duurswouderheide Nature Reserve Duurswouderheide water bomen
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Freulevijver Pond

Freulevijver Pond can be found in the Oude Bos forest between the villages of Wijnjewoude and Bakkeveen.

Freulevijver Pond
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Directions

Starting point: De Slotplaats
9243 JZ Allardsoog

Wandelknooppunten: Startpunt de Slotplaats|Tip Bakkeveen - 40 - 47 - 45 - 76 - 73 - 75 - 83 - 20 - 29 - 28 - 22 - 26 - 74 - 16 - 37 - 17 - 31 - 38 - 39 - 33 - LA over de zandweg naar B&B It Wijnjeterperschar, naar 34.

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