Outdoor PitstopWalking guide Groningen · Updated on 5 November 2026
The best walks in Groningen province
Groningen province has 74 walks on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 10 best are 15.7 km long on average; 2 of them are circular walks. Along the way you find 577 benches and picnic tables, 11 water fountains and refill points, 17 public toilets and 1 bike pump in total.
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The 10 best walks
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 best walking route in Groningen province is Pieterpad deel 1 - 02 (21.5 km, hard).
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: Weefemwe · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsPieterpad part 1 - 02
21.5 km · ± 4:45 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Het Hogeland
7 public toilets3 water fountains and refill points160 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Janwillemvanaalst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsNoaberpad etappe 04
ModerateNeighbours' Trail stage 04
14.9 km · ± 3:20 h · From A to B · start Westerwolde
0 public toilets2 water fountains and refill points37 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Janwillemvanaalst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsNeighbours' Trail - Alternative - stage 25
5.5 km · ± 1:15 h · Circular walk · start Westerwolde
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points30 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: nl:Gebruiker:Ra-smit, colour adapted by User:Lyzzy · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsPieterpad part 1 - 03
21.4 km · ± 4:45 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Groningen
2 public toilets3 water fountains and refill points89 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Wutsje / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsGroningen Loopt: De Marne 1
ModerateGroningen Walks: De Marne 1
19.2 km · ± 4:15 h · ↗ 3 m · Circular walk · start Het Hogeland
3 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points23 benches and picnic tables
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Drenthepad - 10
ModerateDrenthe Trail - 10
16.1 km · ± 3:35 h · ↗ 6 m · From A to B · start Groningen
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points23 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Uberprutser · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsDutch Coastal Trail part 3, section 13
18.4 km · ± 4:05 h · ↗ 17 m · From A to B · start Eemsdelta
2 public toilets1 water point58 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Fransvannes · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsGroot Frieslandpad - 19
ModerateGreat Friesland Trail - 19
16.9 km · ± 3:45 h · From A to B · start Veendam
1 public toilet1 water point44 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Avddrift · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsPieterpad deel 1 - 01
ModeratePieterpad part 1 - 01
12.1 km · ± 2:40 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Het Hogeland
1 public toilet0 water fountains and refill points30 benches and picnic tables
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Hünenweg - 20
Moderate11.3 km · ± 2:30 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Groningen
1 public toilet1 water point83 benches and picnic tables
Long-distance paths through Groningen province
Walks of several days, in stages.
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Photo: Harm de Vlas · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Jan dijkstra · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Uberprutser · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commonsi
Photo: Fransvannes · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Points of interest along the walks
Along the 10 best walks.
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Photo: nl:Gebruiker:Ra-smit, colour adapted by User:Lyzzy · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsGroninger Museum
Museum · along 2 walks
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Photo: Janwillemvanaalst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsFort Bourtange
Castle · along 2 walks
StoryHunebed D3 Midlaren
Archaeological site · along 2 walks
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hunebed D4 Hunenborg
Archaeological site · along 2 walks
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Janwillemvanaalst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsNoorderplantsoen
Archaeological site · along 1 walk
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Museum · along 1 walk
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Photo: Weefemwe · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsSynagoge Groningen
Museum · along 1 walk
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Photo: Serassot at Dutch Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsLaarwoud
Castle · along 1 walk
Walks per place in Groningen province
7 places have their own guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How many walks are there in Groningen province?
The Outdoor Pitstop map has 74 walks in Groningen province, including 18 long-distance paths in stages.
What is the best walk in Groningen province?
At the top of this guide is Pieterpad deel 1 - 02 (21.5 km, hard). Next come Noaberpad etappe 04 and Noaberpad - Alternatief - etappe 25.
Are there circular walks in Groningen province?
Yes, for example Noaberpad - Alternatief - etappe 25 and Groningen Loopt: De Marne 1.
Which walks in Groningen province have a toilet along the way?
In this guide, Pieterpad deel 1 - 02, Pieterpad deel 1 - 03 and Groningen Loopt: De Marne 1 have a public toilet along the route.
Which long-distance paths run through Groningen province?
Among others Drenthepad, Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, Friese Woudenpad - Hoofdroute and Friese Woudenpad - Alle varianten run through this area.
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