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.

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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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Photo: Ronn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsCity 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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Photo: Sneeuwvlakte · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsAssen-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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Photo: Basjuh at Dutch Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsAsserbos 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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Photo: Basjuh at Dutch Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsAsserbos 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
- Asserbos Schoon - Geel · Asserbos Schoon - Yellow
- Asserbos Schoon - Groen · Asserbos Schoon - Green
- Loopsportroute Noorderpark · Running route Noorderpark
- Rondje Assen-Oost · Assen-Oost circular walk
- Rondje Marsdijk Zuid · Marsdijk South circular walk
- Stadswandeling Stad der Paleizen · City walk City of Palaces
Points of interest along the walks
Along the 6 best walks.
StoryProvinciaal gedenkteken
Memorial · along 1 walk
Huis Overcingel
Castle · along 1 walk
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: CrazyPhunk · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsDrents Museum
Museum · along 1 walk

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Photo: %st.just1 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMemorial · along 1 walk
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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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