Name: Long weekend NP Dwingerderveld in sod huts: dolmens, purple heather & blue lake
Start: 2025-08-01T11:45:00+02:00
End: 2025-08-04T16:00:00+02:00
Location: d'Olde Kamp

**\*\*\*\*\*\*Sign up before 1 March to make reservations on time \*\*\*\*\*\***

This is a ***4 days hiking weekend*** in southwest ***Drenthe*** in the northeast of the Netherlands! We will stay in nice ***sod huts*** in the gorgeous ***National Park Dwingerderveld*** with its impressive ***heatherland*** fields turning into ***purple*** carpets in August/September. We will hike parts the ***Drenthepad*** trail passing through ***Havelteberg*** with ***dolmens***, as well as the stunning ***blue lake***.
*'Drenthe is so beautiful, that's how much it captivates me and satisfies me absolutely, that I, if i couldn't be here forever, I would rather not have seen it. It is indescribably nice.' - Vincent van Gogh in 1883 -*
Gathering **Friday** at **11:45** (or later **18:00)** at te accommodation in **Ansen** (nearby train station **NS Steenwijk**).

**Accommodation:**
We spend 3 nights in original traditional 19th century Drenthe ***turf wooden sod huts*** (3 persons a hut) in ***camping OldeKamp***. The huts are fully equipped with 3 bed steads, bathroom, toilet and kitchen, table with rush chairs, oil lamp + electric lighting, as well as a sitting area outside with campfire.
[[https://plaggenhut.nl/accommodaties/plaggenhut-deluxe/](https://plaggenhut.nl/accommodaties/plaggenhut-deluxe/)](https://plaggenhut.nl/accommodaties/plaggenhut-deluxe/)

**Programme**

**Daty 1 Thursday: Hike Havelteberg mountain (12 to 15 km)**
We will walk through the woods of the ***hilly Havelteberg*** to the characteristic Drenthe village of ***Uffelte.*** Nearby we will pass a ***hunnebed (dolmen)***, the mysterious megalithes, a geological monuments for this region. The route goes further through ***estates*** with a farmlands.
Teahouse: [[http://www.theehuys-anserdennen.nl/](http://www.theehuys-anserdennen.nl/)](http://www.theehuys-anserdennen.nl/)
\*Dinner: we will prepare a nice meal together, relax in the garden by campfire...

**Day 2 Friday: Ansen roundwalk Ruinen or Ansen - NS Beilen (-+ 18 to 20 km)**
Today we will will cross the extensive ***Dwingeloo forestry*** passing ***drifting sands,*** beautiful ***moss***, ***juniper bushes***, and ***peat fens*** which houses a large number of birds. We will end at the stunning ***blue lake***, a deep sand hole created by sand extraction\*.\* In the ***Lheerbroekerzand nature reserve*** with a large sheep herd, there is a lot of ***heathland*** and ***juniper*** ***bushes***. Here we will meet many ***scotish highlanders.***
\* Dinner @ restaurant (Ruinen or Ansen).
[[https://www.restauranttanteans.nl/](https://www.restauranttanteans.nl/)](https://www.restauranttanteans.nl/)
[[https://www.restaurantluning.nl/](https://www.restaurantluning.nl/)](https://www.restaurantluning.nl/)

**Day 3 Saturday: Hike Ansen/Dwingeloo - blue lake (-+ 20 km)**
Today we cross the impressive ***Dwingeloose heather***. We will pass a sheepfold and ***visitor center Natuurmonumenten***. Soon we reach the village of Dwingeloo, where we can have a break. After passing some farmlands, we will end at the ***blue lake,*** a beautiful hidden gem! We will walk around it, and who wants can also swim!
Lunch: Bospub Dwingeloo [[https://www.bospub.nl/](https://www.bospub.nl/)](https://www.bospub.nl/) or Restaurant Onder de Eiken [[https://www.onderdeeiken.nl/](https://www.onderdeeiken.nl/)](https://www.onderdeeiken.nl/)
\* Dinner: self cooked meal or pizza delivery + games night by campfire

**Day 4 Sunday:** 4 options:

1. ***Museum farm Kastenhoeve*** [[https://karstenhoeve.nl/](https://karstenhoeve.nl/)](https://karstenhoeve.nl/)
2. ***Birds park Ruinen*** [[https://www.vogelpark-ruinen.nl/](https://www.vogelpark-ruinen.nl/)](https://www.vogelpark-ruinen.nl/)
3. ***Taman Indonesia*** ***zoo*** [[https://www.taman-indonesia.nl/](https://www.taman-indonesia.nl/)](https://www.taman-indonesia.nl/)
4. 4\. or visit city ***Meppel***

**Restaurant Ruinen:** [[https://restaurantoldeposthuus.nl/Posthuus/restaurant.html](https://restaurantoldeposthuus.nl/Posthuus/restaurant.html)](https://restaurantoldeposthuus.nl/Posthuus/restaurant.html)

**Price and registration:**
Price is **Euro 275,-** p.p. for early birds (**Eur 290,**\- from 15 February\) all inclusive including 3 overnight \(3 persons man/women hut/separate beds\)\, bedlinnen\, 3 breakfast \+ packed lunch\, 2 dinner\, Tourist tax\, bedlinnen\, guided hikes\, Meet Up event fee \+ administration and organization costs\.
After the minimum of 8 attendees is reached, you will receive a tickie for payment.

Come to this weekend and enjoy the stunning peaceful landscapes of Drenthe!

**Notifications:**

* The first people signed up will get the best rooms/beds.
* We walk fast (4 to 5 km/h average), with 2-3 breaks. You should be fit and used to hikes of approximately 15-20 km.
* Minimum attendance: 8 participants. Maximum: 12 participants. Priority may be given to people on the waiting list who have attended my events previously.
* Please wear comfortable waterproof hiking gear, including layers and a raincoat. Also, bring sufficient water and snacks.
* Carpe Diem is an amateur activity group, and participation is at your own risk.
* The hikes might be adapted or shortened in case of bad or rainy weather.
* Please sign up only if you plan to attend and are ready to pay the fee upon registration.
* The event fee is non-refundable, except when the trip is full (12 participants), and there is someone to substitute you. However, the MeetUp and administration fee (€25) will still be charged.
* Thank you for your understanding and support in maintaining smooth planning and organisation for the group!

Djamila Michels 

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