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Mantingerzand – Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand loop from Nieuw-Balinge

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Drenthe

Midden-Drenthe

Mantingerzand – Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand loop from Nieuw-Balinge

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Mantingerzand – Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand loop from Nieuw-Balinge

06:24

25.4km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Mantingerzand

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.71 km

Buitenkant

Lake

10.8 km

Heeres-bossie

Forest

14.3 km

IJsbaan Nieuw Balinge

Lake

14.8 km

Cattle grid crossing at Mantingerzand

Highlight • Rest Area

15.6 km

Mantingerzand

Nature Reserve

16.4 km

Strijenheugte

Forest

18.7 km

Picnic Spot at Mantingerzand

Highlight • Rest Area

Here is a table in a beautiful spot.

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19.1 km

Mantingerzand

Highlight • Natural

The Mantingerzand is a vast nature reserve in Drenthe, known for its sand drifts, heathlands and woods.

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19.2 km

Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ancient oaks are very old, often hundreds of years old, oak trees that play a vital role in the ecosystem. They provide a habitat for numerous plants, birds, insects, and …

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19.5 km

Paths Through the Juniper Trees in Mantingerzand

Highlight • Forest

Juniper shrubs are evergreen conifers known for their blue berries.

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19.7 km

Distinctive Pines of Mantingerzand

Highlight • Forest

The characteristic pine trees of the Mantingerzand are striking conifers that thrive in the area's dry, sandy soil. They give the landscape its distinctive character, often in combination with heathlands …

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20.8 km

Mantingerzand Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Mantingerzand is located northeast of Hoogeveen and was created by the cutting of heathland sods and the presence of sheep in the area. It is without doubt one of the most beautiful shifting sand areas in the Netherlands.

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21.8 km

Narrow sandy path through Mantingerzand

Highlight • Trail

Mantingerzand is a vast nature reserve in Drenthe, known for its sand drifts, heathlands, and woods. The area offers a unique open landscape experience and is important for plant and …

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

8.21 km

5.47 km

336 m

325 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

6.89 km

2.51 km

2.16 km

828 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

24°C

14°C

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Mantingerzand – Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand loop from Nieuw-Balinge

Cattle grid crossing at Mantingerzand

Picnic Spot at Mantingerzand

Mantingerzand

Ancient Oaks at Mantingerzand

Paths Through the Juniper Trees in Mantingerzand

Distinctive Pines of Mantingerzand

Mantingerzand Nature Reserve

Narrow sandy path through Mantingerzand

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