Drenthepad
A long circuit through Drenthe’s national parks, heathland, forests, stream valleys and villages.
Route overview
A 361 km regional loop through Drenthe and three national parks.
Drenthepad makes a broad loop through the province, linking varied landscapes rather than one single corridor. National parks, prehistoric heritage, agricultural country and quiet settlements provide the route’s regional character.
Trail facts
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- Drenthe
- Distance
- 361 km
- Typical duration
- 20 operator-defined stages
- Difficulty
- Difficulty not yet verified
- Elevation gain
- Unknown
- Best season
- Check current official conditions
- Trail type
- Regional Loop
- Start
- Beilen
Route finding
- Waymarking
- Yellow-red Streekpad markings, signposted in both directions.
Safety context
Nature-management work and seasonal restrictions may alter access. Consult current notices; only an approximate loop marker is supplied.
Typical itinerary
20 operator-defined stages.
Primary source
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