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Aa En Hunze

Dolmen D27, Borger – Drouwenerzand Nature Reserve loop from Drouwenerzand

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Drenthe

Aa En Hunze

Dolmen D27, Borger – Drouwenerzand Nature Reserve loop from Drouwenerzand

Hard

4.5

(60)

281

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Dolmen D27, Borger – Drouwenerzand Nature Reserve loop from Drouwenerzand

06:59

27.4km

80m

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: August 23, 2026

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Drentsche Aa

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.93 km

Dolmens D21 and D22

Highlight • Historical Site

Dolmens D21 and D22 are located next to each other and are therefore also called twins. Dolmen D21 is not only the most photogenic, because of the large beech that …

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6.03 km

Dolmen D27, Borger

Highlight • Historical Site

The largest dolmen in the Netherlands. That is definitely worth a visit. Are you curious who made these dolmens and how? Then visit the nearby dolmen center.

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12.2 km

View of Drouwenerzand Heath

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A small hill in the middle of the heathland

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13.3 km

Drentsche Aa Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The heather is in bloom in August and is therefore the best month to discover this purple flower beauty.

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13.4 km

Drouwenerzand Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

For dogs forbidden!

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13.8 km

Boerdennen

Highlight • Forest

Pines were planted to prevent sand blowing away. The heath was owned by the Boermarken. The tree planters were also called sand lords.

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16.1 km

Ravijn Railway Bridge (Gasselte-Gieten)

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Bridge over the 'Ravijn'. The Assen-Stadskanaal track was deepened on this section. That is why it is popularly called the ravine.

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18.5 km

Grave Mounds A, B, and C near Gieten

Highlight • Historical Site

From this walking path you have a beautiful view over three (or are there four?) beautifully situated burial mounds.

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27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

5.75 km

3.04 km

2.04 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

8.19 km

7.29 km

6.57 km

4.45 km

641 m

302 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

23°C

16°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

October 2, 2025,Etappe 12 Drenthepad Gieten naar Borger

After the Gieten bus station, just past the bike shed, take the forest path on the left to reach the starting point of the stage. A lovely walk across the Hondsrug, Drouwenerzand, and via Bronneger with its dolmens to Borger, home to the largest dolmen in the Netherlands.

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October 14, 2024,Hünenweg Etappe 5 Gieten-Borger

Beautiful stage, many unpaved paths. Also great weather!

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June 6, 2023,Hondsrugpad etappe 4 : Gieten-Borger

Most beautiful stage so far...!!!
Gieten, Gasselte, Bronneger, Borger...4 Drentsche esdorpen on the Hondsrug with a rich history. The village centers are authentic and well preserved...nice and quiet!
The geological monument " Drouwenerzand" is a hiking paradise with beautiful fauna and flora, sand and sun, ...
The large farms in Bronneger testify to a rich past.
The hunebed center in …

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May 26, 2025,Drenthepad etappe 12 Gieten VoF tot Borger

After a wonderful long night I set off this morning around 9:30. The Hondsrug is so beautiful! Seen so many varied landscapes and not a drop of rain. Spotted a number of beautiful (and also a large) dolmens, and it's because that backpack is so heavy, otherwise I would have hopped across the heath 😁. Tomorrow the weather will change …

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June 1, 2022,Drenthepad, dag 12, 01.06.2022 Gieten - Ees

Nice walk today, if it wouldn't rain and thunder all the time. Always threateningly dark skies, rain gear ready for use and finally everything put on. Bit of a shame, it distracts from the beautiful area I was walking through.
Still enjoyed it though...😄

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April 21, 2023,Hünenweg / Hondsrugpad etappe 05 Gieten - Borger

Very varied route today and great weather! Overall a great trip in good company

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Dolmen D27, Borger – Drouwenerzand Nature Reserve loop from Drouwenerzand

Dolmens D21 and D22

Dolmen D27, Borger

View of Drouwenerzand Heath

Drentsche Aa Nature Reserve

Drouwenerzand Nature Reserve

Boerdennen

Ravijn Railway Bridge (Gasselte-Gieten)

Grave Mounds A, B, and C near Gieten

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