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Walking guide Assen · Updated on 5 November 2026

The best walks in Assen

Assen has 6 walks on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 6 best are 3.4 km long on average; 6 of them are circular walks. Along the way you'll find 161 benches and picnic tables, 2 water fountains and refill points and 2 public toilets in total.

Stadswandeling Stad der Paleizen, walk in Assen
Huis Overcingel
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Photo: Ronn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Rondje Assen-Oost, walk in Assen
Rondje Assen-Oost
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Photo: Sneeuwvlakte · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Asserbos Schoon - Geel, walk in Assen
Asserbos Schoon - Geel
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Photo: Basjuh at Dutch Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

The 6 best walks in Assen

The best walking route in Assen by our score is Stadswandeling Stad der Paleizen: 3.2 km, circular walk, start Assen, easy.

In the order of our score: a photo, points of interest along the way, a toilet or water point, a circular walk, a description and how often people search for the route.

The numbers on the map are the routes below, at their starting point. Pitstops count up to 100 m from the route. Walking time assumes 4.5 km an hour plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent.

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    Stadswandeling Stad der Paleizen, walk in Assen
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    Photo: Ronn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    City walk City of Palaces

    3.2 km · ± 40 min · Circular walk · start Assen

    2 public toilets1 water point52 benches and picnic tables

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    Rondje Assen-Oost, walk in Assen
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    Photo: Sneeuwvlakte · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Assen-Oost circular walk

    4.8 km · ± 1:05 h · Circular walk · start Assen

    0 public toilets1 water point15 benches and picnic tables

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    Asserbos Schoon - Groen, walk in Assen
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    Photo: Basjuh at Dutch Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Asserbos Schoon - Green

    1.8 km · ± 25 min · Circular walk · start Assen

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points26 benches and picnic tables

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    Asserbos Schoon - Geel, walk in Assen
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    Photo: Basjuh at Dutch Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Asserbos Schoon - Yellow

    1.6 km · ± 20 min · Circular walk · start Assen

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points28 benches and picnic tables

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    Marsdijk South circular walk

    4.1 km · ± 55 min · Circular walk · start Assen

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points20 benches and picnic tables

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    Running route Noorderpark

    4.9 km · ± 1:05 h · Circular walk · start Assen

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points20 benches and picnic tables

All 6 walks from Assen, A to Z

Points of interest along the walks

Along the 6 best walks.

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Frequently asked questions

How many walks are there in Assen?

The Outdoor Pitstop map has 6 walks in Assen.

What is the best walk in Assen?

At the top of this guide is Stadswandeling Stad der Paleizen (3.2 km, easy). Next come Rondje Assen-Oost and Asserbos Schoon - Groen.

Are there circular walks in Assen?

Yes, for example Stadswandeling Stad der Paleizen, Rondje Assen-Oost and Asserbos Schoon - Groen.

Which walks in Assen have a toilet along the way?

In this guide, Stadswandeling Stad der Paleizen have a public toilet along the route.

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