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The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa – Deer Spotting Near Smeerling loop from Vlagtwedde

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Groningen

Westerwolde

The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa – Deer Spotting Near Smeerling loop from Vlagtwedde

Easy

4.6

(32)

134

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The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa – Deer Spotting Near Smeerling loop from Vlagtwedde

01:18

5.09km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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801 m

The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa

Highlight • Monument

A weir that used to serve in the canalized Ruiten Aa is still here as a souvenir. Simply in the ground, without water to hold back. The information panel shows how the weir used to be in the stream.

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2.42 km

Eemboerveld Campfire Area and Tree Sculpture

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Great base for exploring the area along the Ruiten Aa.

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2.58 km

Viewpoint Over Ellersinghuizerveld

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautifully landscaped and well worth taking the time to enjoy the view.

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2.93 km

Benches Overlooking the Ruiten A Valley

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Nice place where you can sit comfortably with just the two of you (and no one else 😊).

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2.93 km

Deer Spotting Near Smeerling

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3.13 km

Picnic table by the Ruiten Aa near Smeerling

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This picnic table is located near Smeerling, right on a brook. Great place to catch your breath.

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3.77 km

View of the Ruiten Aa stream valley

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Short walk through the grass

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5.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

1.22 km

730 m

431 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.70 km

1.11 km

234 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa – Deer Spotting Near Smeerling loop from Vlagtwedde

The Old Weir on the Ruiten Aa

Eemboerveld Campfire Area and Tree Sculpture

Viewpoint Over Ellersinghuizerveld

Benches Overlooking the Ruiten A Valley

Deer Spotting Near Smeerling

Picnic table by the Ruiten Aa near Smeerling

View of the Ruiten Aa stream valley

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