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Holiday park Drentsche Aa
  • Holiday park in the nature of Drenthe
  • 9 km away from Drentsche Aa National Park
  • Spacious bungalows and chalets

Discover our holiday park near Drentsche Aa National Park

What better place to clear your head than in nature? Landgoed Het Grote Zand in Hooghalen is surrounded by nature and a short distance from Drentsche Aa National Park. It is the ideal place for hiking; follow the trails along winding streams, through forests, heathlands, and old villages. Along the way, you can admire the beautiful plants and animals. After a long walk or bike ride, you can relax in a nature cottage in the Drentsche Aa. Our bungalows or chalets can accommodate up to 10 persons. The private wellness center and park facilities make your stay complete.

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Discover our tips and experience the National Park

In this beautiful nature reserve, you can enjoy peace, space, and nature to the fullest. It is ideal for walks and bike rides. There are many routes that take you past fields, farms, winding streams, forests, and old villages. Take the time to discover all the beauty of Drentsche Aa National Park while staying at our holiday park.

    Oudemolense Diep Forest Ranger Trail (7 km)

    An absolute favorite. You will walk along winding paths, over wooden walkways, and through heathlands. Keep your eyes peeled for the blue kingfisher.

    The Balloërveld (9 km)

    This is a vast heathland with sand drifts and burial mounds. You will find the largest flock of sheep in Drenthe here.

    Strubben Kniphorstbosch (9 km)

    The only archaeological reserve in the Netherlands. Here, you will find dolmens (D7 and D8), dozens of burial mounds, and the irregularly shaped "strubben" (small oak trees).

    Tour of Drentsche Aa (40 km)

    The most traveled route, where you cycle along winding streams and are surrounded by forests, heathland, and characteristic ash trees.

    The Dolmen Tour (45-55 km)

    Drenthe and dolmens are inseparable. This route focuses on the archaeological heritage in the northern part of the Hondsrug, showing you 12 dolmens along the way.

    Water cycling route (53 km)

    The route can be divided into three sections of approximately 20 km. The route starts in front of the Kymmelsberg in Schipborg and leads via the Drentsche Aa stream valleys to the city of Groningen and back.

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Our holiday homes near the Drentsche Aa

After a long but satisfying hike or bike ride, nothing beats relaxing in a holiday house. At Het Grote Zand, you will spend the night in a nature cottage near the Drentsche Aa, including chalets and bungalows. We offer room for up to 12 persons. They are fully furnished and equipped with all modern conveniences. Some accommodations even have wellness facilities, such as a sauna and/or hot tub. That's extra relaxation after an active journey of discovery in nature. Add to that our facilities, and your holiday is complete.

Our facilities:

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe and snack bar
  • Wellness area
  • Bicycle and e-chopper rental service

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