Landscape in Motion
This cycling tour narrated by author and forester Arjan Postma takes you from Appelscha to Veenhuizen and back. You visit Fochteloërveen nature reserve and Drents-Friese Wold National Park, and get to see both areas of Friesland and a small part of Drenthe.
Along the way you stop at several remarkable places where you learn about the peat landscape, what people did in the past, what is being done today, and the animals and insects that make their home here.
This is a long cycling tour. Some tips for along the way:
- You pass several villages where you can find refreshments, but it is a good idea to bring some snacks with you.
- Download the izi.TRAVEL app and the route in advance so you do not need an internet connection.
- Make sure y…
This cycling tour narrated by author and forester Arjan Postma takes you from Appelscha to Veenhuizen and back. You visit Fochteloërveen nature reserve and Drents-Friese Wold National Park, and get to see both areas of Friesland and a small part of Drenthe.
Along the way you stop at several remarkable places where you learn about the peat landscape, what people did in the past, what is being done today, and the animals and insects that make their home here.
This is a long cycling tour. Some tips for along the way:
- You pass several villages where you can find refreshments, but it is a good idea to bring some snacks with you.
- Download the izi.TRAVEL app and the route in advance so you do not need an internet connection.
- Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a power bank if possible.
- Purchase tickets to climb the Bosbergtoren tower (€2) at the Tourist Info Point (extra part of the route).
- Bring swimwear for a dip in Canadameer lake.
Sights on this route
Starting point:
Waypoint bike 91
Appelscha
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Waypoint bike 91
Appelscha
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Drents-Friese Wold Outdoor Centre
Drents-Friese Wold National Park is a vast area of natural beauty where you can experience raw nature! The Drents-Friese Wold Outdoor Centre near Appelscha is the gateway to the National Park and the best place to start your visit.
Drents-Friese Wold Outdoor Centre
Drents-Friese Wold Outdoor Centre
Buitencentrum Drents-Friese Wold
Terwisscha 6a
8426 SJ Appelscha
End point:
Waypoint bike 91
Appelscha
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Section 4: Dokkum - Sneek | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
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