Car puzzle tour through south-east Friesland - 'The Other Friesland'
The real connoisseur of nature, culture and history should be in the south-east of the province. This is because the car puzzle tour 'The Other Friesland' is not about water sports, sailing boats and fierljeppen, nor is it about the Elfstedentocht.
This road trip takes you into the stories of the peat diggers, and introduces you to a few stone-faced families who have been influential in what the area is like today. Sometimes you drive along dead straight 'peat' canals and other times you cross an ancient, winding river. You find yourself in mysterious forests, can wander over vast heathlands and discover the existence of pingoes and river dunes. Did you know that the very first inhabitants of our country - the Neanderthals - were very likely settled in this area? Even before the ice ages! That is 'primal'.
What do you know about the "free Frisians", about the Frisian Water Line, about the power of the wayward Frisian peat strikers? We bet that - after riding this route - Friesland has acquired a different image for you.
Ride route with route book on lap, or ride with route app?
The route 'Het andere Friesland' can be ridden 'with route book on lap', or with the LocalGroningen route app.
The route with the app is slightly different - i.e. slightly shorter - than the route with the route book.
In the route book, the route description is with km markings and directional arrows. Some game and puzzle sheets have been added; always fun for kids in the back seat.
The LocalGroningen route app provides the route using navigation. Information about the points is offered in short text blocks as well as various audio clips. You can choose whether or not to take part in quiz questions. Go to the APP-STORE, or to GOOGLE-PLAY, to install the LocalGroningen app directly.
Make your choice below: with route book, or with app.
Available from Wednesdays to Sundays
When purchasing the basic package for a LocalGroningen car puzzle route, you will receive the following:
- detailed directions
- description for special points
- questions to win prizes
- car bingo and puzzles for the kids
(Price basic package is per car).
Available from Wednesdays to Sundays
Order 2 days in advance
- everything from the basic package
- extensive picnic lunch, homemade and completely composed with products directly from the region.
(Price per two persons. Additional charge for extra persons from € 12.50 pp for children; additional charge for adults is € 17.50 pp).
Available from Wednesdays to Sundays
When purchasing the basic package for a LocalGroningen car puzzle route, you will receive the following:
- detailed directions
- description for special points
- questions to win prizes
- car bingo and puzzles for the kids
(Price basic package is per car).
Available from Wednesdays to Sundays
Order 2 days in advance
- everything from the basic package
- extensive picnic lunch, homemade and completely composed with products directly from the region.
(Price per two persons. Additional charge for extra persons from € 12.50 pp for children; additional charge for adults is € 17.50 pp).
## Route information
- Start location: De Slotplaats, Foarwurker Wei 3, 9243 JZ Bakkeveen.
- Finish location, route with route book: Oldeberkoop
- Length of route: approx. 67 km
- Finish location, route with app: Aldeboarn
- Length of route: approx. 45 km
- Duration: from approx. 3 hours, depending on the number of trips and stops
- Information with text in the route book, or:
- via audio clips and text blocks in the app
- Along the way: tips for a terrace, nice gallery, museum, walking route, etc.
(Opening hours of terraces, museums, visitor centres differ).
## How does it work?
- Choose driving with route book on your lap, or driving with the LocalGroningen route app
- Then choose your package, your route, and date
- If you want to ride with the app, click here for information about riding with the app
- After your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a link.
- Use the link to download the first information
- Did you order riding 'with route book' and possibly with packed lunch? Pick up the route book (and lunch package if applicable) on the booked date, at the start location.
Catering during the car puzzle tour
LocalGroningen believes it is very important to support local entrepreneurs. We are therefore very happy with the cooperation with the new operators of De Slotplaats in Bakkeveen.
You can extend your booking of the car puzzle tour 'The Other Friesland' with:
- A nice cup of coffee/tea with a homemade delicacy on the terrace before starting the route (order and pay on the spot).
- Or order one of these delicious Slotplaats picnic lunches - prepared with a variety of regional products and homemade delicacies - when you book your car puzzle tour.
Special starting location - The Slotplaats
The route 'The Other Friesland' starts at a special starting location. It is not only the building and its surroundings that impress (the route book tells you all about it). Don't forget to take a look in the newly opened Coach House, with its beautiful shop selling all kinds of special products from the region. For children, this starting point couldn't be better; they can first play 'primalrrr' in the Oerrr forest.
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