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Walking route · Het Hogeland · Pieterpad part 1 - Pieterburen-Vorden · Updated on 6 November 2026

Pieterpad deel 1 - Pieterburen-Vorden walk

Pieterpad deel 1 - Pieterburen-Vorden is a walk of 239.8 km from Het Hogeland. Along the way you'll find 631 benches and picnic tables, 21 water fountains and refill points and 17 public toilets.

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Pieterpad deel 1 - Pieterburen-Vorden
Synagoge Groningen · after 33.2 km
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Noorderplantsoen
Noorderplantsoen · after 31.6 km
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Museum aan de A
Museum aan de A · after 32.6 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 239.8 km
  • ± 4:10 h per stage
  • ↑ 305 m · ↓ 294 m
  • Moderate per stage
  • From A to B
  • National route

  1. Start in Het Hogeland

    0 km

  2. 4.8 km · 4 benches

    Public toilet

    4.8 km

  3. 26.6 km · 85 benches

    Water point

    31.3 km

  4. 180 m · 5 benches

    Noorderplantsoen

    31.5 km

    Public toilet

  5. 157 m · 13 benches

    Public toilet

    31.7 km

  6. 650 m · 30 benches

    Public toilet

    32.3 km

  7. 296 m · 14 benches

    Museum aan de A

    32.6 km

    2 public toilets

  8. 599 m · 28 benches

    Synagoge Groningen

    33.2 km

    Museum · Audio story · 2 min

  9. 245 m · 8 benches

    Groninger Museum

    33.4 km

    4 public toilets and 2 water fountains and refill points

  10. 151 m · 4 benches

    Water point

    33.6 km

  11. 9.9 km · 60 benches

    Water point

    43.5 km

  12. 9.3 km · 16 benches

    Hunebed D3 Midlaren and 1 more

    52.8 km

    Hunebed D4 Hunenborg

  13. 2.2 km · 13 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    55 km

  14. 3.2 km · 23 benches

    Public toilet

    58.1 km

  15. 189 m

    Public toilet

    58.3 km

  16. 5.3 km · 10 benches

    Hunebed D10 Gasteren

    63.6 km

    Attraction

  17. 8.6 km · 14 benches

    Hunebed D17 Rolde and 1 more

    72.2 km

    Hunebed D18 Rolde

  18. 2.1 km · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    74.3 km

  19. 513 m

    Water point

    74.8 km

  20. 18.2 km · 29 benches

    Water point

    93.1 km

  21. 21.1 km · 21 benches

    Water point

    114.2 km

  22. 20.7 km · 20 benches

    Kasteel van Coevorden

    134.9 km

    Castle · Audio story · 2 min

  23. 389 m · 10 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    135.3 km

  24. 19.5 km · 56 benches

    Water point

    154.8 km

  25. 23.4 km · 37 benches

    Herdenkingsmonument Kamp Erika

    178.2 km

    Memorial · Audio story · 2 min

  26. 3 km · 3 benches

    Water point

    181.2 km

  27. 14.5 km · 17 benches

    Water point

    195.6 km

  28. 3.9 km · 20 benches

    Rijkswerkkamp Twilhaar

    199.6 km

    Memorial

  29. 10.2 km · 27 benches

    Public toilet

    209.8 km

  30. 1.5 km · 7 benches

    2 public toilets and 2 water fountains and refill points

    211.3 km
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  1. 304 m · 9 benches

    Water point

    211.6 km

  2. 14.7 km · 20 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    226.3 km

  3. 10.9 km · 16 benches

    Den Bramel

    237.2 km

    Castle

  4. 1.8 km · 5 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    239 km

  5. 721 m · 4 benches

    Finish

    239.8 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 135.4 kmBetween 74.3 km and 209.8 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

13 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 5 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (13)

  1. 1Pieterpad deel 1 - 1Pieterpad part 1 - 112.1 km
  2. 2Pieterpad deel 1 - 2Pieterpad part 1 - 221.5 km
  3. 3Pieterpad deel 1 - 3Pieterpad part 1 - 321.4 km
  4. 4Pieterpad deel 1 - 4Pieterpad part 1 - 417.3 km
  5. 5Pieterpad deel 1 - 5Pieterpad part 1 - 518.4 km
  6. 6Pieterpad deel 1 - 6Pieterpad part 1 - 623.4 km
  7. 7Pieterpad deel 1 - 7Pieterpad part 1 - 721.3 km
  8. 8Pieterpad deel 1 - 8Pieterpad part 1 - 819 km
  9. 9Pieterpad deel 1 - 9Pieterpad part 1 - 920.6 km
  10. 10Pieterpad deel 1 - 10Pieterpad part 1 - 1020.9 km
  11. 11Pieterpad deel 1 - 11Pieterpad part 1 - 1115.5 km
  12. 12Pieterpad deel 1 - 12Pieterpad part 1 - 1215 km
  13. 13Pieterpad deel 1 - 13Pieterpad part 1 - 1313.5 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 305 m
Down
↓ 294 m
Highest point
76 m
Lowest point
-0 m
  • 5-10% slope · 2 km
  • 6 stairs

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

239.8 km in total
  • Track: 78.3 km
  • Road: 70.7 km
  • Path: 38 km
  • Cycleway: 29.9 km
  • Footpath: 12.3 km
  • Street: 9.3 km
  • Busy road: 325 m
  • Stairs: 6 stairs

Surfaces

239.8 km in total
  • Asphalt: 56.9 km
  • Paved: 35.4 km
  • Natural: 34.4 km
  • Unpaved: 23.1 km
  • Gravel: 15.9 km
  • Unknown: 73.3 km

About the walking route Pieterpad deel 1 - Pieterburen-Vorden

Updated on 6 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap and the AHN.

Where do you walk?

Pieterpad deel 1 - Pieterburen-Vorden is a walking route of 239.8 km that starts in Het Hogeland. It does not end where it starts. You start in Pieterburen and finish in Vorden. Along the way you pass Noorderplantsoen (after 31.6 km), Museum aan de A (after 32.6 km) and Synagoge Groningen (after 33.2 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 305 m in total and descend 294 m. There are 6 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 4:10 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (78.3 km), road (70.7 km) and path (38 km). Of the surface, 56.9 km asphalt and 35.4 km paved. For 73.3 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 631 benches and picnic tables, 21 water fountains and refill points and 17 public toilets. The longest stretch without a toilet is 135.4 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Pieterpad (LAW 9)

Website of the route

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1MartinitorenMartinitorenViewpoint · 406 m from the route
  2. 2Hortus HarenHortus HarenAttraction · 1.4 km from the route
  3. 3HunebedcentrumHunebedcentrumMuseum · 4.7 km from the route
  4. 4Huis VerwoldeHuis VerwoldeCastle · 143 m from the route
  5. 5PrinsentuinPrinsentuinAttraction · 610 m from the route
  6. 6Kasteel HackfortKasteel HackfortCastle · 2.7 km from the route
  7. 7Drents MuseumDrents MuseumMuseum · 5 km from the route
  8. 8Kasteel RechterenKasteel RechterenCastle · 8.3 km from the route
  9. 9AllersmaborgAllersmaborgAttraction · 2.6 km from the route
  10. 10Kasteel EerdeKasteel EerdeCastle · 1.7 km from the route
  11. 11Internationaal KlompenmuseumInternationaal KlompenmuseumMuseum · 3.4 km from the route
  12. 12Hunebed D43 Emmen SchimmeresHunebed D43 Emmen SchimmeresArchaeological site · 6 km from the route
  13. 13Kasteel AmpsenKasteel AmpsenCastle · 3.5 km from the route
  14. 14Kasteel VordenKasteel VordenCastle · 130 m from the route
  15. 15Halverwege PieterpadHalverwege PieterpadMemorial · 198 m from the route
  16. 16Openluchtmuseum Ellert en BrammertOpenluchtmuseum Ellert en BrammertMuseum · 866 m from the route
  17. 17Gold RushGold RushAttraction · 5.7 km from the route
  18. 18Kasteel Huize RuurloKasteel Huize RuurloCastle · 8.9 km from the route
  19. 19Industrieel Smalspoor MuseumIndustrieel Smalspoor MuseumMuseum · 9.6 km from the route
  20. 20Hunebed D16 BallooHunebed D16 BallooArchaeological site · 1.6 km from the route
  21. 21KloostermuseumKloostermuseumMuseum · 2.9 km from the route
  22. 22Kasteel 't SuiderasKasteel 't SuiderasCastle · 4.6 km from the route
  23. 23Hunebed D49 Papeloze kerkHunebed D49 Papeloze kerkArchaeological site · 430 m from the route
  24. 24Hunebed D41 Emmen NoordHunebed D41 Emmen NoordArchaeological site · 6.2 km from the route
  25. 25University MuseumUniversity MuseumMuseum · 198 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Pieterpad deel 1 - Pieterburen-Vorden?

Pieterpad deel 1 - Pieterburen-Vorden is 239.8 km long, in 13 stages of 18.4 km on average. Allow ± 4:10 h per stage of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Pieterburen to Vorden.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Het Hogeland.

How hard is this route?

Moderate per stage, with 23 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 17 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 135.4 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 21 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Noorderplantsoen, Museum aan de A and Synagoge Groningen.

Starting point

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