Raerd - Akkrum | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 7
From the village of Raerd you walk along the Mûzel, the final stretch of the De Boarn river. You return to Jirnsum via Friens. The route departs from the river briefly to lead you through the village of Grou, which is a popular water sports destination. Here there are delightful little cafes – the perfect place to stop halfway along the route. From Grou you continue to the village of Akkrum. Along the way you pass a challenging section of the De Boarn river known as the Rak van Ongemak or ‘passage of trouble’ because it was so difficult to navigate.
The 14 sections of the Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network take you past the highlights of the Koningsdiep stream valley. A journey through meadows, heaths and the open landscape of Friesland.
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From the village of Raerd you walk along the Mûzel, the final stretch of the De Boarn river. You return to Jirnsum via Friens. The route departs from the river briefly to lead you through the village of Grou, which is a popular water sports destination. Here there are delightful little cafes – the perfect place to stop halfway along the route. From Grou you continue to the village of Akkrum. Along the way you pass a challenging section of the De Boarn river known as the Rak van Ongemak or ‘passage of trouble’ because it was so difficult to navigate.
The 14 sections of the Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network take you past the highlights of the Koningsdiep stream valley. A journey through meadows, heaths and the open landscape of Friesland.
To find out more about this section of the network, take a look at the detailed description of the route with photos and videos.
Sights on this route
Starting point:
Waypoint walk 28
Raerd
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Waypoint walk 28
Grou Command Post
The former command post at Grou is now part of a museum that conserves the heritage of the organisation set up to protect the population during the Cold War. Experience the feeling of the Cold War and visit the underground bunkers.
Koningsdiep River
The Koningsdiep river winds its way between the villages of Akkrum and Bakkeveen in Southeast Friesland. The surrounding landscape is dotted with meadows with wooded banks and forests with beautiful walks.
End point:
Waypoint walk 16
Akkrum
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Waypoint walk 16
Akkrum
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Directions
Starting point:
Waypoint walk 28
Raerd
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Wandelknooppunten: 14 - 28 - ommetje over het Mûzelpad vanaf de asfaltweg LA tot aan de Mûzel, dan RA en vervolgens vlak voor het gasstation weer RA langs de rechteroever van de sloot terug naar de asfaltweg, vervolgens LA - 20 - 75 - 46 - 43 - 32 - 47 - 42 - 51 - 40 - 70 - 19 - 16.
End point:
Waypoint walk 16
Akkrum
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- 28
- 20
- 75
- 46
- 43
- 32
- 47
- 42
- 51
- 40
- 70
- 19
- 16