Dwingeler Ommetje Mars
1 hour
(4.9 km)
The Dwingeler Ommetje Mars is a signposted route of 4.9 km around the Brink in Dwingeloo. You walk across Drenthe's most beautiful brink, along ditches and canals. You will also encounter a country estate and see the Dwingelder stream in the distance. The route is not paved everywhere.
Parking and public transport
The route starts at Sciencehub Dwingeloo, at De Brink 5. Free parking is available at long-stay car parks on the Bruges (you will also walk here) and the Weijert. Coming by public transport? The nearest bus stop is 'Brink' in Dwingeloo. Plan your public transport journey here.
Signposting
This route is signposted with signs saying 'Dwingeler Ommetje Mars'.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed, if leashed.
Food and drink
Something to eat or drink along the way or after your walk? You can do so at various catering establishments in Dwingeloo.
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Description
Additional info
This Dwingeler ommetje is a lovely short route around the Brink in Dwingeloo with a delightful foray into the small-scale landscape on the west side of the pretty village of Dwingeloo.
The active club of volunteers from Dwingeloo has developed a number of very beautiful ommetjes in recent years. Together with residents, local farmers, the municipality of Westerveld and Staatsbosbeheer, they have managed to create some very varied short walks.
Ommetje Mars is the first ommetje developed by this club and has a lot of variation within its 4.9 kilometres. You cross the most beautiful village square in Drenthe, walk along ditches and along canals, encounter an estate and see the Dwingelder stream in the distance.
Along the way in the middle of nature, there is a dug-out pool near a realised outdoor classroom, where you can sit (benches and picnic table) and where the local primary school also has space to teach outdoors.
Lovely for a short walk after or before a meal on the Brink where the diversions begins and starts. You can park opposite De Weijert nursing home or at the large car park on the Brink. The detours also pass there so you can also choose to start there.
Enjoy your walks!