Green driving and riding route Dwingelderveld
(20 km)
The Dwingelderveld offers endless horseback riding. This driving and riding route goes through the Anserdennen and across part of the heathland, past the Davidsplassen.
Parking
Trailer parking is available at Bezoekerscentrum Dwingelderveld, Benderse 22, 7963 RA Ruinen.
Signposting
The men's and equestrian route is signposted with green square signs with white print of a hoof and wheel.
Please note: the maps give only an indication of the route. Due to wet paths, fallen trees or other unforeseen circumstances, the route in the field may deviate or be temporarily modified. Therefore, always follow the on-site signposting.
Catering establishments with horse stalls
If you want something to eat and drink you can do so at the following catering establishments with horse stalls: Theehuys Anserdennen, Schapendrift 1, 7964 KD Ansen.
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Green driving and riding route Dwingelderveld route sign
Green driving and riding route Dwingelderveld route sign
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- National Park Dwingelderveld is a unique and fantastic area. It is the largest wet heathland area in Western Europe. Enjoy a varied landscape with vast purple plains, flowering heather, beautiful fens and bogs. The large open heathland with unprecedented views is surrounded by a rolling forest. At the edge of the Dwingelderveld you will find cosy villages of Ruinen and Dwingeloo. For horse riders a wonderful area to
- In the Dwingelderveld, you can go horseback riding endlessly. There are four signposted bridle and steer routes with a total length of 57 kilometres. Dwingelderveld is the largest interconnected wet heathland area in Western Europe. No fewer than two flocks of sheep with shepherds keep the heathland in shape. In this National Park, you can still enjoy an endless, undisturbed horizon. The heathland is lined with forest. The riding and driving routes are therefore very varied!
- Golden rules for a pleasant stay in the National Park for all:
- Riding outside bridleways and routes is not allowed. Cycling and footpaths are quickly destroyed by hooves. If you have to cross cycle paths and footpaths, please do so at walking pace to minimise damage.
- Don't let your horse eat from bushes or trees.
- Pass other recreationists at walking pace, this prevents annoyance and dust clouds
- Don't take your horse into a fens for drinking. Rare plants along the banks are very vulnerable. Hoofs can also damage the soil, which can cause a fens to leak.
- A dedicated splash pond is located north of Lake Canada on the Appelscha-Wateren road. Easily accessible from trailer park the Halve Maantje.
- Due to fire hazard, we kindly ask you not to smoke in the national park.
- Preferably take your rest breaks at dedicated horse rest areas. Horses often attract flies. If you use the regular picnic areas, it is not so pleasant for the other guests.
- Equestrian farms
Stal Vos - Dwingeloo
Farm bed De Lange Weide - Dwingeloo
Holiday park Zonnetij - Dwingeloo
Drift 12 - Dwingeloo
De Brinkhof Stables - Dwingeloo