Splendour in and around the woods of Beetsterzwaag

Hiking trails & Routes

Netherlands

Friesland

Opsterland

Splendour in and around the woods of Beetsterzwaag

Moderate

4.6

(145)

449

hikers

Splendour in and around the woods of Beetsterzwaag

03:19

13.2km

10m

Hiking

When you think of colorful forests, you may not immediately think of the vast Friesland. Yet you will find a lot of splendor in and around the woods of Beetsterzwaag in the fall. This applies not only to nature, but also to the imposing country houses that characterize the village.…

Last updated: June 9, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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972 m

Beetsterzwaag Forests

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Friesland only water and meadows? Nope, around Beetsterzwaag you will find stately estates with beautifully landscaped gardens and ancient forests.

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1.73 km

St. Hippolytus Church, Olterterp

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St. Hippolytus Church is located in the middle of the woods of Olterterp. The church was built around 1500 of solid yellow and red bricks. After construction, the church was …

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3.07 km

Olterterp Fen

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The attractive sculpture route can be found on the Olterterp Estate. What the founder had designed at the time was lost in WWII. Now characters from Frisian myths populate the landscape.

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5.33 km

Boardwalk at De Wite Mar

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The most beautiful natural ice rink in the Netherlands

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8.57 km

Boardwalk at the Pond in Wallebosch

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Beautiful wooden decking path that winds over the water.

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10.00 km

Lauswolt Estate

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The Lauswolt estate was originally owned by the Lauswolt family and came into the hands of Augustinus Lycklama à Nijeholt in the nineteenth century. He had a mansion built there, …

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11.6 km

Beetsterzwaag

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The characterful village of Beetsterzwaag is worth a visit. In the Hoofdstraat you will see beautiful historic buildings of three and a half centuries old. They were placed here by …

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13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

1.67 km

1.62 km

1.59 km

704 m

116 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

4.36 km

1.45 km

1.20 km

963 m

271 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

9°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 25, 2023

When you think of colorful forests, you may not immediately think of the vast Friesland. Yet you will find a lot of splendor in and around the woods of Beetsterzwaag in the fall. This applies not only to nature, but also to the imposing country houses that characterize the village. It will be a journey

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