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Raerd Roaming Route

(11.9 km)

As the principal village in the former municipality of Rauwerderhem, Raerd was a prosperous and alluring place. You can still see evidence of this today. The impressive properties here were built by retired farmers. The Reformed Church will probably be one of the first things that catches your eye. The church stands on a raised churchyard. The interior dates back to the 18th-century with funerary hatchments of wealthy families that lived in Raerd. Unfortunately, nothing remains of the country house that once stood near the village but Jongemastate Park, which surrounded the estate, is still a lovely place to walk. You will see the old outline of the building and occasionally come across remnants of the country house.

This route leads you pas…

As the principal village in the former municipality of Rauwerderhem, Raerd was a prosperous and alluring place. You can still see evidence of this today. The impressive properties here were built by retired farmers. The Reformed Church will probably be one of the first things that catches your eye. The church stands on a raised churchyard. The interior dates back to the 18th-century with funerary hatchments of wealthy families that lived in Raerd. Unfortunately, nothing remains of the country house that once stood near the village but Jongemastate Park, which surrounded the estate, is still a lovely place to walk. You will see the old outline of the building and occasionally come across remnants of the country house.

This route leads you past the villages of Poppenwier and Easterwierum. At Junction 13, continue straight on along Froonackerdyk. Before you get to the level crossing, turn right towards the hamlet of Klaeiterp to continue along the route to Junction 66.

Sights on this route

Raerd (Rauwerd)

Discover Raerd, a Frisian terp village that radiates tranquility, space, and a sense of community.

Raerd (Rauwerd) Raerd Park Jongemastate Friesland
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Pluktuin Easterwierrum

Pluktuin Easterwierrum is located at De Dille by the picnic bench, next to the bike path. It is a flower-picking garden. On May 2nd, the first flowers, bulbs, and seeds will be planted. For a fee, anyone can pick a bouquet of flowers.

Pluktuin Easterwierrum
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Park Jongemastate

“Ik voel mij soms net een schatzoeker, zegt vrijwilligster Alice Jongbloed. Elk voorjaar word ik weer verrast door de mooie stinzenplanten. Is het niet prachtig?” Het kleine park is een uitzonderlijke verschijning in het Friese Landschap. Mid...

Park Jongemastate
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Raerd (Rauwerd)

Discover Raerd, a Frisian terp village that radiates tranquility, space, and a sense of community.

Raerd (Rauwerd) Raerd Park Jongemastate Friesland
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