Path Along the Eemskanaal – Road Along Damsterdiep loop from Wittewierum

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Netherlands

Groningen

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Path Along the Eemskanaal – Road Along Damsterdiep loop from Wittewierum

Moderate

4.6

(14)

141

riders

Path Along the Eemskanaal – Road Along Damsterdiep loop from Wittewierum

02:39

46.6km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 13.3 km for 16 m

After 27.8 km for 14 m

After 34.1 km for 23 m

After 37.9 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.51 km

A quiet (cycle) path that winds along the Eemskanaal, surrounded by wide views of the water and the surrounding landscape. This path offers a nice, car-free route where cyclists can enjoy the rippling water and the open character of the Groningen landscape. Ideal for those who love a relaxed bike ride with endless views.

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11.4 km

Fruit Trees Along the Roeierspad

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There are several fruit trees along the rowing path. Here you can pick your own apples!

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31.9 km

Road Along Damsterdiep

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nice to drive. My unreserved recommendation.

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35.9 km

Old Town Hall of Appingedam

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The largest Romanesque-Gothic church in the area, built in the 13th century. The town hall dates from 1630 and the Justitia on the facade is not wearing a blindfold.

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36.2 km

Appingedam Reformed Church

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Example of the Amsterdam School. Designed by Egbert Reitsma and built in 1927. Known for both its interior and exterior.

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36.2 km

The Basilica (Former Saint Nicholas Church Appingedam)

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Former Catholic Church. Now restaurant the Basilica.

After the Reformation (ca. 1600), although forbidden, a number of families still remain Catholic, including the Liège Ketelaar who came to Appingedam in the early 17th century. In the 18th century, more Catholics come to Appingedam, including some from Germany. A census in 1839 shows that 8.5% are Catholic. This group is trying to build their own church.

Finally, in about 1740 a church is built on the mound. After payment of a sum of money, an agreement was reached with the mayors. However, there was a lot of resistance, involving the judge (Veltman) as well as the mayors and the people. the resistance led to the demolition of the church. Years later, a Catholic church and rectory were built with permission on Dijkstraat Oost.

In 1859 the pastor thinks that new construction should be built again, whereby he himself acts as an architect. However, that goes wrong, because when the new church is ready in 1861, it soon turns out that the church is subsiding and the church has to be demolished in 1887.

Here, in a former brewery on Solwerderstraat, an emergency church is inaugurated. New construction can no longer take place for the time being due to lack of money. With a national campaign money is being collected, to which even former Appingedammers who emigrated to America contribute. In 1900 a new church building was built, designed by architect A.P. van Schaik and built by contractors Dertien and Lutmers. Until 1999 it still functions as a church building.

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