De Vijf Suites

The Veenpluisroute is a red pole walk from Staatsbosbeheer through Boswachterij Grolloo. Many hikers call this an absolutely breathtakingly beautiful circular walk. Enjoying the woods you visit the fens located in the heart of Drenthe. Winding paths take you deeper into the woods, where you have an increasing chance of seeing wildlife. The route also takes you over a wooden decking path where you enjoy beautiful views over the fens and moors.

The Wolvenspoor is an adventurous walking route through dark forests, over wooden bridges and through stream valleys. The walk runs through different types of forests and you will pass all kinds of flora and fauna. Plank paths take you over the swamps and special bridges help you across the ditch, but this is no guarantee for dry feet at the end of the tour. The route is marked with a white wolf's foot print, although the mark is occasionally missing.

The Drenthepad is a regional path (SP6) filled with the rich nature and culture of the province. The 330-kilometer hike takes you right through national parks and to countless places of interest, each of the 18 stages is filled with nature and history. With the 16th stage you leave Westerbork through woods and along a peat lake. The route leads to Orvelte, a village where time has stood still. In the monumental Saxon farms with thatched roofs you can visit the clog maker, glass blower,...

Walking route Oer 't Veld is a red marked trail from Staatsbosbeheer. The route starts in the historic village Orvelte, where you can learn all about old crafts in various monumental buildings. You start at the sheepfold, from where you enter the surrounding nature. The trail runs a lot over the fields, but you also walk through woods such as the Tolhuisbos and the Reijntjesveld, and you visit the heathland. You also hike along some pools, including the Vlasveentje. A shortened route is...

The Wooden Path of Theodoor is an adventurous play route for children, starting in the monumental village of Orvelte. While climbing and clambering you go on an exploration through nature, accompanied by the piggy Theodoor (see "Tips" for the storybook). The wooden path takes you from the treetops to the waters. You climb hollow trees, make music along the way and clamber through the trees using ropes. The trail is suitable for children of all ages. There is a normal path running next to the...