Active in nature
If you like to be active, this is the place for you.
Get on your bike, put on your running shoes or go into the woods on your mountain bike. From Vakantiegeluk, the Drents-Friese Wold is practically at your feet.
By bike
Cycling is perhaps the nicest way to discover the surroundings. From Vakantiegeluk you can go in all directions and easily make beautiful loops for different distances.
Cycle through the woods and over the heath towards Doldersum and the Kale Duinen, or make a nice trip towards Diever, Vledder, Frederiksoord or Appelscha. Along the way there is always a terrace, museum or other nice place to stop.
There are also plenty of signposted and marked cycling routes in the area. Ideal for a relaxing trip, but just as good for a full day on the bike.
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For runners
Do you like to take your running shoes with you on holiday? Then this is a wonderful environment to make a round. From Vakantiegeluk there are surprisingly many routes to devise over quiet roads, forest paths and sand paths.
Whether you want to run 5 kilometers, are looking for a 10 kilometer loop or have a longer endurance run planned: there are plenty of options. As a runner, I can say from my own experience that it is really wonderful running here.
Shoes on, out the door and go!
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Mountain biking through the Drents-Friese Wold
Fancy something active? We went mountain biking in the Drents-Friese Wold ourselves and found it really great fun. Through the woods, over narrow paths and occasionally nice climbing and descending – a completely different way to discover the surroundings.
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You certainly don't have to be an experienced mountain biker for this. Even if you haven't done it often, it's a lot of fun to try. There are different routes, so you can see for yourself how much challenge you want to seek.
We rented our mountain bikes at Het Fytshûs in Appelscha and went from there. You are right in the middle of the Drents-Friese Wold.
A sporty and surprisingly fun way to explore the surroundings.
Bicycle rental: Het Fytshûs






