Tiendeveen: Hiking, Canal History and Golf

Tiendeveen brings together hiking trails, a local history shaped by peat extraction, and golf as different travel interests. The routes through the village and towards Kremboong offer specific starting points for planning a stay. The history of the Linthorst Homankanaal also gives the village a distinct historical connection. Golfbaan Martensplek adds another way to spend time in Tiendeveen.

Hiking trails through Tiendeveen and Kremboong

The 13-kilometre signposted hiking route “Naar Siberië (en weer terug)” (“To Siberia and back”) passes through Tiendeveen before returning to Hoogeveen. About 25 percent of the route follows unpaved paths, with the remainder on paved paths. Its length and surface provide specific points to consider when planning a hike.

A much longer option is the 66-kilometre Randje-Drenthe Route 4 Zuidwolde, which also passes through Tiendeveen. It is not signposted, but you can download it from its route page. The two routes differ in both length and navigation: the 13-kilometre route is signposted, while the 66-kilometre route is not. Check the route details before setting out, as they may change.

Stage 25 of the Westerborkpad also passes through a landscape originally shaped by raised bogs, with former peat colonies such as Tiendeveen. The stage runs from Hoogeveen to Kremboong, linking the region’s landscape history with a specific route.

Several wooded areas lie in the north of Tiendeveen. Kremboong Forest is a notable wooded feature of the landscape. It has not been maintained for years, allowing nature to develop freely. The forest is open to walkers, and the nearby Oude Diep hiking trail also runs through Kremboong. You can choose a specific forest as your destination or use the trail as another point of reference when planning.

Canal history and engineering heritage

The Linthorst Homankanaal was built to open up Midden-Drenthe and promote the cultivation of its land. After the canal was built, the village centre developed in 1926 at its junction with the Drijbersche Hoofdvaart. The canal also opened to shipping that year. Shipping ceased in 1966, after which the canal’s swing bridges were fixed in place. Today, the Linthorst Homankanaal is no longer navigable.

A bridge near Tiendeveen has a movable section made of riveted iron. The J.C. Rahderschool was also built at the junction described here. It is named after Jan Coenraad Rahder, an Amsterdam peat entrepreneur who founded the Valkenheim peat factory there. The factory operated from 1863 to 1885. Together, the canal, bridge and factory tell the story of how the landscape was opened up and used, without conflating different historical periods.

Golfbaan Martensplek

Golfbaan Martensplek in Tiendeveen has an 18-hole course and a par-3 course. Anyone can play on the par-3 course, regardless of age or golfing experience. Visitors are welcome, and activities related to golf are available throughout the year. Golfbaan Martensplek is therefore a specific place to visit for travellers who would like to include golf in their time in Tiendeveen.

The golf course has a park-like character, with numerous water features and expansive views. It is surrounded by the De Goudplevier nature area. Alongside the hiking trails and canal history, Tiendeveen also offers its landscape and golf as distinct features to explore.

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