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Cycle from one area of outstanding natural beauty to the next in the former medieval Beilerdingspel. Back in the day, Drenthe was divided into 6 jurisdictions: the so-called dingspels. Beilen was situated in the heart of the Beilerdingspel, where this cycle trail starts and ends.
Discover the wealth of natural beauty surrounding Beilen. The Beilerdingspel trail is the premier cycle trail when it comes to natural beauty. In the Middle Ages, Drenthe belonged to the diocese of Utrecht and was divided into 6 jurisdictions: the dingspels. The ‘ding’, was an assembly that was held three times a year until 1580. Beilen was situated in the heart of the Beilerdingspel, where this cycle trail starts and ends.
Terhorsterzand is home to ove…
Cycle from one area of outstanding natural beauty to the next in the former medieval Beilerdingspel. Back in the day, Drenthe was divided into 6 jurisdictions: the so-called dingspels. Beilen was situated in the heart of the Beilerdingspel, where this cycle trail starts and ends.
Discover the wealth of natural beauty surrounding Beilen. The Beilerdingspel trail is the premier cycle trail when it comes to natural beauty. In the Middle Ages, Drenthe belonged to the diocese of Utrecht and was divided into 6 jurisdictions: the dingspels. The ‘ding’, was an assembly that was held three times a year until 1580. Beilen was situated in the heart of the Beilerdingspel, where this cycle trail starts and ends.
Terhorsterzand is home to overwhelming natural beauty, featuring a wide variety of plants and animals. The Dwingelderveld is the largest area of wet heathland in Western Europe. You might just find an adder wriggling about along the trail! There are many traces of prehistoric habitation on and around the Hijkerveld, such as burial mounds from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Age. There are various great spots to take a brief break and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a slice of cake, such as the villages of Beilen, Spier of Hooghalen.
The trail starts at Beilen train station on Stationslaan, where there is free parking. However, you can also use the signs to start the trail elsewhere.