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Path Through the Meppelhooilanden – Hidden Forest Pond loop from Nieuw-Balinge

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Path Through the Meppelhooilanden – Hidden Forest Pond loop from Nieuw-Balinge

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5

hikers

Path Through the Meppelhooilanden – Hidden Forest Pond loop from Nieuw-Balinge

07:05

28.1km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.21 km

Bench with a view of Het Mekelermeer

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

4.08 km

Forest of Gees

Highlight • Forest

a real walking forest of Gees

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3

4.57 km

Forest walk with a view of the pond

Highlight • Forest

9.40 km

Mepperdennen

Forest

5

17.4 km

Path Through the Meppelhooilanden

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beautiful view of the water, also the white-tailed eagle can be seen here.

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6

21.3 km

Groundwater meter

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This meter shows above ground how deep the groundwater is below ground level.
One can read whether the groundwater water level is too high (wet feet) or too low (desiccation).

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7

23.8 km

Gees Forest Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Boswachterij Gees mainly consists of deciduous forest that was planted in the 1930s. The area has grown into a beautiful nature reserve where you can walk in peace, even here on the edge.

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8

24.2 km

Bench With a View of the Heathland

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Nice spot to sit and enjoy the beautiful view.

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9

25.9 km

Hidden Forest Pond

Highlight • Lake

B

28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

8.14 km

6.34 km

2.95 km

Surfaces

13.3 km

7.70 km

3.15 km

2.05 km

918 m

913 m

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Sunday 17 May

15°C

8°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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