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Hiking trail through the Oranjestein and Oranjehoeve estates and the Veenwijkbos forest, three areas that are part of the Oranjewoud park landscape. Park landscape Oranjewoud is a unique collection of nature reserves and country estates. Oranjewoud estate was founded by a Frisian branch of the royal Nassaus. Oranjestein estate, where the route starts, is still privately owned. Next to this estate is the Belvedere lookout tower, to take a look at the absolutely special gardens of the estate....

Loop over the Overtuin and Oranjestein estates. Overtuin dates back to the 17th century, Oranjestein dates for the most part from the 19th century. You walk along the water features and through the park forests, where you can enjoy a beautifully varied hike. In Overtuin you can still clearly see the baroque styles. The route passes a watchtower and some monumental buildings.

Nice loop through the Veenwijkbos and the Reigerbos, with Donglust estate in the middle of the two forests. It is a wonderfully quiet walk through the woods, where you pass a few sights. For example, climb to the top of the Woutersberg view hill and you walk beautiful parts along the Prinsenwyk canal. You will also pass some monumental outbuildings, farms and the Donglust manor in the woods.

The Veenwijkbos is a small and quiet forest near the estates of Oranjewoud, southeast of Heerenveen. This walking route runs all the way around the forest, along the small fens. You will also pass the Woutersberg, the beautiful view hill in the forest that is definitely worth climbing.

Oranjewoud estate walk is a trail of Staatsbosbeheer. A beautiful walking tour in which culture, nature and history are all discussed. The route starts in the museum park, at the Belvédère museum, a museum of modern art. You follow the water and the park forests to the Oranjewoud country house. From here you will trek through forests and fields, where you will visit the watchtower. The route leads to the Oranjehoeve estate and the Reigerbos. The trip back runs through the Veenwijkbos, where...