Best partially-paved trails in Bourtanger Moor-Bargerveen Nature Park
The relatively new nature park is located between the districts of Emsland, Grafschaft Bentheim and the Dutch province of Drenthe and was founded in 2016. It covers 140 square kilometers.
Until it was cultivated in the mid-19th century, it was still a continuous raised bog, but it is now a mosaic of different landscapes: fields and pastures, sand, heath, moor and peat bloom in different colors depending on the season. Settlement, peat extraction and agricultural use have changed the region and offer visitors varied discovery tours in nature or cultural landscape. What they all have in common is the character of the moors, which is still present in places that have been heavily altered by humans: the vastness of the land, elongated settlements and canals.
In the eight moorland museums, such as the Emsland Moormuseum in Groß Hesepe or the Erdöl-Erdgas-Museum in Twist, you can find out about the history and characteristics of the nature park. There are also educational and adventure trails, which should particularly appeal to families with children. From the viewing platforms, you can gaze out over the surrounding area.
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- 4.3 (15)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThe Amsterdamsche Veld and the Meerstalblok are part of the Bargerveen nature reserve. These are raised moor areas, much of which has been excavated in the Amsterdamsche Veld. Here you can also walk past the sheepfold. Via viewpoint De Bult you walk to the edge of Meerstalblok. This peat area has never been excavated and is now a protected nature reserve. Many special flowers and plants grow here.
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrHiking trail through the unique peat and marsh area Bargerveen. In the past, almost half of the Netherlands consisted of peat areas. The vast majority of this was excavated for the extraction of peat. The Bargerveen is a unique area that has been spared, in which a good picture can be formed of the original nature of the Netherlands. The peat soils of the Bargerveen are an excellent breeding ground for countless rare plants and birds. This trail runs on unique paths between the waters,...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·13.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrNice cycling tour from Klazienaveen around the Bargerveen nature reserve. A nice nature route, where you drive straight through the moors and along the waters. You go around the Meerstalblok and through the Amsterdamsche Veld. You drive right on the German border and pass some bird watching huts. The route can also be used as an extensive running route.
- 4.8 (6)·Moderate·10.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrExtensive loop of the southern part of the Bargerveen nature reserve. The Bargerveen consists of the Amsterdamsche Veld, the Meerstalblok and the Schoonebeekerveld. Of the raised moor areas, only the Amsterdamsche Veld has been excavated. The area is a source of unique plants and animals. During this hike you walk right past the village of Weiteveen and the sheepfold to the southern part of the area. You walk along the edge, between the waters and around the Amsterdamsche Veld.
- 3.3 (5)·Moderate·17.5 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis is segment 7 of the Noaberpad, a long-distance route along the border between the Netherlands and Germany. The journey begins in Nieuw-Dordrecht and leads hikers through the vast Oosterbos and restored peatlands to the border village of Weiteveen. Along the way, the path passes the impressive Bargerveen National Park, a bird-rich nature reserve containing the largest living raised bog remnants in Western Europe. Accommodation is available at nearby campgrounds or small-scale bed and...
- 4.0 (2)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis route traverses the transition zone between the raised bog reserve and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Drenthe. Grassy and dirt trails wind past birch carr forests, vast purple moor-grass fields, and open water bodies. This area acts as a crucial water management buffer zone to prevent the delicate raised bog from drying out. Visitors enjoy the songs of skylarks and the peacefulness of a broad landscape filled with unique plant and animal species on this hiking trail.
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·9.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr12th stage of the popular long-distance hiking trail Hünenweg On this section of the Hünenweg you cross the German-Dutch border. Coming from Germany, you get to Bargerveen in the Netherlands. It is the only continuous, living bog area in the Netherlands. Here was once the seemingly endless Bourtanger Moor, the largest moor in north-west Europe. The area of more than 2,000 hectares is now a nature reserve and the last remains of living raised bog can be found here.
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Where is the best partially-paved trail to hike in Bourtanger Moor-Bargerveen Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved trail to hike in Bourtanger Moor-Bargerveen Nature Park is Amsterdamsche Veld - Meerstalblok, which has a 4.3 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 6.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 223 ft.
What is the longest partially-paved trail in Bourtanger Moor-Bargerveen Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Bourtanger Moor-Bargerveen Nature Park is The Unique Bargerveen in the Veenland Cycle Route. This trail is estimated to be 30.6 mi long.
How many partially paved trails are in Bourtanger Moor-Bargerveen Nature Park?
There are 8 partially paved trails in Bourtanger Moor-Bargerveen Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 43 AllTrails community reviews.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Bourtanger Moor-Bargerveen Nature Park?
The Unique Bargerveen in the Veenland Cycle Route has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 1,030 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Noaberpad Segment 7: Nieuw-Dordrecht - Weiteveen, which has 666 ft of elevation gain.
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