Discover Ten Post through its historical traces and walking routes: from the Damsterdiep to a circular route that can be extended to 5.5 kilometres. The compact village was first mentioned in written sources in 1380 and grew up along the Damsterdiep, which was dug around 1425. These dates mark two distinct milestones: the place’s first written mention and its development along the canal.

Village history and buildings

In 1870, Ten Post acquired two churches, one for the Reformed congregation and one for the gereformeerde congregation. The Hervormde Kerk has a pulpit bowl dating from the 17th century. The former public school building at Eestumerweg 31 also has a precise construction date: it dates from 1907. These examples offer insight into different chapters of the village’s history, without focusing on any single period.

A round stone windmill with a gallery at Eestumerweg 39 was built before 1828 as a rye and hulling mill. Another testament to everyday life is the shop-house at Rijksweg 213. Built around 1910 with Art Nouveau features, it consisted of a shop, a residence and an attached barn. The building is considered an example of a shop-house from the first quarter of the 20th century in the province of Groningen. It also recalls Rijksweg as a former shopping street.

Abri 1 also connects local history with a specific spot by the water. After the bus route was relocated, the former bus shelter was repurposed as a viewpoint and meeting place. It stands by the Damsterdiep, where the waterside path ends at Rijksweg. From here, there are unobstructed views across Ten Post and its surroundings.

Circular walks, cycle route and water

The circular walk in Ten Post starts at the old Olle Widde mill. If you’re planning a longer walk, you can extend it to 5.5 kilometres with an additional loop along Oosterdijkshorn. In Kröddeburen, the route follows the old bed of the Fivel River. The loop and this section offer different points of interest: an additional stretch of walking and a historic river landscape.

The Ten Post Ommetje has a different practical feature: it passes through pastures where there is no marked path. Stiles are provided at the gates. If you’re planning this Ommetje, take the pathless sections through the pastures into account when planning your route. Another option by bike is “Op Hoogte Gedacht”: this cycle tour can start and end at the two cemeteries in Ten Post.

For an outing on the water, boat route 4 runs for 39.1 kilometres through the Schildmeer and passes, among other places, Appingedam, Ten Post and Ten Boer. Check the current navigation conditions before setting off. The nearby Hoeksmeer is best reached via Ten Post and Wittewierum or via Garrelsweer. In winter, groups of geese are always found in the grasslands surrounding the Hoeksmeer. The village therefore offers a mix of experiences: trails through the countryside, a cycle route and a longer stretch on the water.

A break at Olle Widde

“Bij de Molen” is right next to the restored Olle Widde mill on Eestumerweg. During the summer months, the restaurant has a large terrace beneath the mill where you can eat and drink. This seasonal outdoor space adds a specific place to pause to the walking and boating options.

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