Hunebed D9 is located in the built-up area of Annen and is easy to reach by bicycle or car. The hiking trails offer different route lengths and specific directions for getting started; natural areas and traces of local history complement the selection. When planning, you can first decide whether you want to focus on a particular route length, nature or historic architectural styles.
Choose hiking trails by distance
The signposted WMD hiking route is 3.5 kilometres long and runs through the Annen water extraction area. Access is via the WMD car park at De Bulten, near Annen. After crossing the intersection, follow the route to the cycle path; after 300 metres, the hike begins at hiking junction 84. The sequence of car park, intersection, cycle path and junction helps you plan exactly where to start.
Three clearly different distances help you compare the routes: the WMD hiking route is 3.5 kilometres long, the “Kniphorstbos (Strubben)” walking route measures 6.9 kilometres, and the “Annen-Eext-Annen” route is 13.6 kilometres. The Kniphorstbos route is between the other two in length; Annen-Eext-Annen is the longest of the three routes listed. This lets you compare the routes by distance. Before planning, check the latest access details for the 6.9- and 13.6-kilometre routes.
The Roelof Schuiling walk starts and ends at the Roelof Schuiling monument at the intersection of Brink and Kruisstraat in Annen. The Roelof Schuiling walking route is available as an app for users with a smartphone and GPS. Check that the app is available before setting out.
Natural areas and landscape features
There is an orchid field in the Annen water extraction area, which the WMD hiking route passes through. In Annen, there are also efforts to combine drinking water extraction with the development of wet nature. De Bulten covers 35 hectares and features wild flora, woods and wet meadows. Duunsche Landen is a natural area east of the Hondsrug. In the Annermoeras nature reserve, a walking path follows the winding banks of the centuries-old Hunze.
The nature highlights are distinct: the WMD route connects with the water extraction area, De Bulten is characterised by woods and wet meadows, and a walking path in Annermoeras follows the riverbank. These differences can help you choose what to focus on during your time outdoors.
Village centre and architectural history
The built-up centre of Annen developed around Drenthe’s largest village green (brink). On Kruisstraat, there are two differently named farmhouse types: a large hall-house farmhouse dating from 1830 and a Krimpen farmhouse dating from 1890. The dates are six decades apart, offering a concrete comparison of architectural style and period of construction.
Hunebed D9 adds another point of interest in the village, located in the built-up area and easy to reach by bicycle or car. Together with the dated farmhouses and the historic character of the village centre, it offers a distinct way to explore Annen alongside its nature and hiking trails.
Discover more destinations: Eext, Papenvoort, Eexterzandvoort, Anderen, Nooitgedacht, Gieterveen, Vredenheim, Grolloo
For the broader travel overview: Aa En Hunze.
