Van der Valk Hotel Groningen-Hoogkerk

The Matsloot area forms the core of the flow-through swamp of De Onlanden. This trail takes you around the southern part of the area, over dikes, along the waters and swamps. The area is an excellent home for many water and marsh birds. You will also walk along the historic Groot Waal swamp forest and several centuries-old peat bogs.

A tour through the Groningen city park, ideal for short walks with the whole family, as a running route or quiet walk. The park looks more like a forest than a city park, and is an ideal starting point for discovery tours. The trail takes you from the pavilion around the ponds and rivers. You will also visit the botanical garden, where you can walk amidst the exotic trees and plants.

The Onlanden are the areas located around the winding river Eelderdiep. With this Nature Walk you walk right through the wet nature, along the reed beds and through the swamps. During the route you will be accompanied by many birds, such as the egret, and Scottish Highlanders grazing peacefully around.

Yellow signposted trail through De Onlanden. The route runs around the Weeringsbroeken, a wet area that is part of the nature reserve. The area is known for its peat meadows, grasslands and marsh marigold meadows. It is an attractive area for birds. The first half of the route runs along the river Gouw, the second half along the meandering Eelderdiep.

Loop trail around the lakes south of Groningen, the Hoornsemeer, Paterwoldsemeer and Frisian Veen. The Paterswoldsemeer is a popular recreational lake in Groningen. The lake is ideal for various activities, from hiking to sailing. This trail runs all the way around the Hoornsemeer, Paterswoldsemeer and the Frisian Veen. Along the water are numerous old farms, a typical Dutch windmill and a bird hide. There are several restaurants along the way for a break. The part around the Friese Veen can...