NATURAL IJS and OORLOG walk Holtingerveld

Discover this pleasant guided walk right through the fantastic Holtingerveld. This unique area, kneaded by ice and war, offers fantastic hiking opportunities every season. You will always be surprised by the special elements the Holtingerveld has to offer.

About the NATURAL IJS and OORLOG Walk:

- The NATURAL IJS and OORLOG Hiking Tour is a 4 km long and ± 2-hour walk through the historic Holtingerveld near Havelte, located in the south-west corner of Drenthe.

- The walk is organised by TIP Holtingerveld (Tourist Information Point). Led by certified walking guides, you will get to know the special relics of a distant, but also nearby past. You will get to know the 3 important history lines, which have been so decisive for this area. Where possible, there will also be a focus on the special flora and fauna in this area.

- The walking route is passable for any average hiker, though good footwear is recommended.

- We offer a morning walk and an afternoon walk.

The morning walk is always on the first Thursday of the months of May to August.

- Gather with coffee/tea and something sweet: around 10.15am.

- Departure walk: 10.30 am. Back at departure point around 12.30pm.

- Cost €9.00 p.p., children under 13 €6.00.

Optional: After exertion, there is relaxation. Especially for participants, OER Brasserie offers a delicious package:

o 12-hour snack: a primal board containing a homemade soup, primal bread with a croquette or a seasonal dish. Choice of coffee/tea/milk or buttermilk. € 12.50 p.p.

The afternoon walk is always on the third Thursday of each month, except December and January.

- Gather with coffee/tea and something sweet: around 1.15pm.

- Departure walk: 1.30pm. Back at departure point around 3.30pm.

- Cost €9.00 p.p., children under 13 €6.00.

Optional: After exertion, there is relaxation. Especially for participants, Brasserie OER offers a delicious package:

o OERplank: a delicious treat consisting of a sandwich with various spreads, olives, cheese, sausage and/or bitterballen. You have the choice of one consumption: beer, wine, soft drinks. (Special beers excluded) € 12.50 per board.

The walk can be booked with or without a 12-hour snack or Oerplank.

It is also possible to book, outside the fixed walking dates, as a group. Fixed group rates apply for this. Certified guides will also be present in this case. Minimum group size is 7 persons.

Registration in advance is required and this can be done by emailing wandelingmetgids@gmail.com stating name, phone number, walk date, number of participants.

Registration is also possible at the local TIP office.

Collection and departure point is the TIP office/OER Brasserie,

Van Helomaweg 18,

7971 PX, Havelte.

0521 341222

Parking is free in the large car park at the entrance to the Holtinger Poort.

If you are travelling on the basis of a route planner, please use van Helomaweg 14.

You will find TIP' s office across the bridge from the grey concrete path on the left.