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8.6 km
~1 hrs 42 min
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“A gentle Zeegse–Oudemolen loop of big skies, whispering woods, and wildlife-rich wet meadows.”
This easy loop is a low-relief walk of about 9 km (5.6 mi) with roughly 0 m (0 ft) of climbing, threading together quiet Drenthe countryside, small woodland edges, and open wetland/meadow landscapes around the Zeegse–Oudemolen area. Expect mostly flat footing, big skies, and long views across fields and nature reserves—more about atmosphere and wildlife than elevation or technical terrain.
- By car: Aim for Zeegse, Drenthe (Netherlands) and use village parking or a signed nature-area car park on the edge of the Drentsche Aa landscape. Roads here are narrow; drive slowly and expect cyclists, farm traffic, and soft verges. - By public transport: The nearest larger rail/bus hubs are usually Assen or Groningen (depending on where you’re coming from). From there, regional buses can get you toward villages like Zeegse / Oudemolen / Taarlo; the final approach may involve a short walk from the bus stop to the loop start. When planning, check the last return bus time—service can be limited outside peak hours.
If you share the lon/lat for the trailhead (or a GPX), I can pin it to the nearest specific landmark/address and tailor the approach directions precisely.
What you’ll walk on: expect a mix of farm lanes, compacted paths, grassy tracks, and short woodland sections. After rain, some stretches near wetlands can be soft, muddy, or waterlogged, even though the route is flat.
Because the elevation gain is essentially negligible (~0 m / 0 ft), pacing is straightforward. Most hikers will take 2–2.5 hours at a relaxed pace with stops for wildlife watching and photos.
Wildlife is often the highlight on a flat loop like this: - Birds: look for geese, herons, buzzards, and in wetter sections, smaller waders depending on season. Early morning and late afternoon are best. - Mammals: roe deer are possible at woodland edges; you may also see signs of fox or hare in open fields. - Insects/flowers: in spring and summer, expect butterflies and meadow blooms; in late summer, grasses and seed heads dominate.
If parts of the loop pass close to wetland (such as around a “veen”/fen area suggested by names like *Siepelveen*), keep an eye out for boardwalks or narrow trods—these can be slick when damp.
What to wear/bring: - Footwear: light hiking shoes are fine in dry spells; after rain, consider water-resistant shoes because grassy tracks can hold water. - Wind layer: open fields can feel colder than expected. - Tick awareness: in grassy edges and woodland margins, do a quick tick check after the hike (common in many Dutch rural areas). - Respect working land: you may pass close to farms—keep to
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