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Low-threshold Groningen routes - Green paths and hunebedden in the Noordlaarderbos

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Netherlands
Groningen
Haren

Low-threshold Groningen routes - Green paths and hunebedden in the Noordlaarderbos

Easy

4.3

(30)

90

hikers

Low-threshold Groningen routes - Green paths and hunebedden in the Noordlaarderbos

01:15

4.90km

20m

Hiking

Explore the beautiful nature and historical treasures of Groningen with this relaxing route through the Noordlaarderbos. This easy 2.4-mile hike is suitable for hikers of all levels!

The first highlight of your walking adventure is the Blanckenborch Estate, which is the life's work of house painter Kor Buist and his wife. The estate is the result of their efforts to build their own farm: a special story!

The route then takes you over all kinds of picturesque forest paths in the Noordlaarderbos. This is a mixed forest with different types of trees, including pine, birch and beech. This forest is home to various bird species and offers a beautiful environment to enjoy nature. Taste the peace and quiet and take the time to spot birds!

A historical highlight of this route is the visit to Hunebed G1, the northernmost dolmen in the Netherlands that still stands in its original location. This historic monument is a fascinating relic of prehistoric times.

How do you get there? You can park in the parking lot on Pollseweg. Are you coming by public transport? From the Lageweg bus stop you can walk to the start in a few minutes.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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1.31 km

Blanckenborch Estate

Highlight • Forest

The Blanckenborch estate is the life's work of house painter Kor Buist and his wife. Buist bought a burnt-down farm in 1982 to build his own farmhouse here. Unfortunately, the municipality indicated that this was not possible, because the plot was intended for agricultural buildings. Buist then decided to become a farmer himself in order to be able to realize his plan. He bought more land and a number of Limousin cattle. In 1985 he was able to build his farmhouse on it.

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Noordlaarderbos Forest Path

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The Noordlaarderbos is a mixed forest, where, in addition to various types of pine trees, deciduous trees such as birch and beech are also found. The forest is home to several bird species, such as the long-eared owl, oriole and the hawk. Deer are also found.

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2.81 km

Beautiful surroundings, part of the Pieterpad.

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3.92 km

G1 Dolmen, Noordlaren

Highlight • Historical Site

Just outside Noordlaren you will find the northernmost dolmen in the Netherlands: Hunebed G1. What is also special is that this is the only Groningen dolmen that is still located in its original location. The Dolmens in Groningen and Drenthe date from the time of the Neolithic Funnel Beaker culture (ca. 3450 and ca. 3250 BC).

The dolmen was originally covered by earth and was much larger in size. It also contained a keystone, two pairs of gate stones, probably a gate stone, five pairs of side stones and an equal number of stones. It is remarkable that the gate faced west, and that two silhouettes of children were found in front of the gate.

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2.48 km

1.82 km

577 m

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2.42 km

847 m

673 m

479 m

465 m

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December 18, 2023

Explore the beautiful nature and historical treasures of Groningen with this relaxing route through the Noordlaarderbos. This easy 2.4-mile hike is suitable for hikers of all levels!



The first highlight of your walking adventure is the Blanckenborch Estate, which is the life's work of house painter Kor

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