The surroundings
What to do and see from De Buwepleats — on the grounds, nearby, and in nature.
Everything you need starts here.
De Buwepleats is more than a place to sleep — it is a place to slow down. The grounds are surrounded by tranquil gardens and terraces where you can simply breathe. The cloister garden, with its herbs, box hedges and roses, invites a stroll or a quiet seat in the morning sun.
For those who want to cycle or walk: routes begin almost at the door, and your bike is safely stored in the covered shelter. The courtyard offers ample space to enjoy the openness of Frisian countryside.
- → Cloister garden with herbs, ornamental flowers and fruit trees
- → Multiple terraces and seating areas in the garden
- → Free parking on the grounds
- → Covered bicycle storage
- → Direct access to cycling and walking paths
Towns, nature and culture within easy reach.
From Drogeham you can reach the forests of Bakkeveen in fifteen minutes, the historic city of Dokkum in half an hour, and the Wadden Sea coast in under an hour. The region offers space for rest and adventure alike.
Bakkeveen
A wooded recreation village with a swimming lake, mountain bike trails and a pretty village centre — perfect for a day in nature.
Dokkum
One of Friesland's finest historic fortified towns, with canals, ramparts and charming terraces in the heart of the old centre.
Leeuwarden
Capital of Friesland, home to the Fries Museum, the Princessehof ceramics museum and a lively historic city centre.
Drents-Friese Wold
A vast National Park of heathland, forest and drifting sand. More than 100 km of marked walking and cycling paths await.
Lauwersoog
Departure point for boat trips to Schiermonnikoog, seal safaris and the Lauwersmeer National Park wetlands.
Groningen
A vibrant university city with the Groninger Museum, the Martinitoren and a lively centre full of restaurants and shops.
By car, bike, on foot or by bus.
By car
De Buwepleats is easily reached via the A7 motorway (exit Drachten or Surhuisterveen). Free parking on the grounds. Fuel in Surhuisterveen (5 km) or Buitenpost (8 km).
By bike
The Frisian hedgerow landscape is ideal for cycling — flat, spacious and virtually traffic-free. Bring your own bike or hire one locally. Cycle nodes 10, 11 and 56 are within easy reach.
On foot
Walking routes begin almost at the front door. The Friese Woudenpad long-distance trail passes through the area, offering day walks of 10 to 25 km through the hedgerow landscape.
Public transport
Bus stop Drogeham approx. 500 m away. Line 55 connects to Buitenpost (train to Leeuwarden and Groningen) and Surhuisterveen. Plan your journey at 9292.nl.
Cycling and walking routes for every pace.
The region has dozens of waymarked routes, from a short village loop to multi-day long-distance trails.
Cycling routes
A varied route through the hedgerow landscape, passing Frisian villages and lines of trees. Flat terrain, suitable for all abilities.
Plan this route →Compose your own route using the numbered node network. Nodes 10, 11 and 56 are a short ride from De Buwepleats.
Plan with nodes →A long-distance cycling route through the eleven historic Frisian cities, with manageable stages via Dokkum and Leeuwarden.
More about LF10 →Walking routes
Long-distance trail through the Frisian Woodlands, passing hedgerows, streams and quiet villages. De Buwepleats lies near one of the stages.
View route →A short, accessible walk through the hedgerow landscape surrounding Drogeham. The starting point is within walking distance of De Buwepleats.
Staatsbosbeheer routes →An extensive walking network within the National Park Drents-Friese Wold, 20 km from De Buwepleats. Heathland, forest and quiet moorland pools.
National Park routes →
De Wâlden — a landscape to get lost in.
De Buwepleats sits in the heart of the Frisian Woodlands — a small-scale hedgerow landscape of tree lines, streams and open fields. The quiet here is remarkable: no motorways, no industry, just wind, birdsong and the scent of grass.
Twenty kilometres away lies the National Park Drents-Friese Wold: vast heathlands, pine forests and shifting sand dunes. Forty-five kilometres on is the Lauwersmeer, an internationally protected bird reserve on the Wadden Sea.
For birdwatchers, this region is exceptional. The Frisian Woodlands are home to dozens of nesting species, and near Lauwersoog rare migratory birds and harbour seals can be seen year-round.
Helpful websites for your stay.
Discover Friesland
Everything about days out, events and attractions in Friesland — the official tourism guide of the province.
Visit website →Fietsersbond Route Planner
Plan a tailored cycling route through the Frisian landscape — including nodes, distances and elevation profiles.
Visit website →Wandelnet
Overview of long-distance trails and day walks in the Netherlands, including the Friese Woudenpad.
Visit website →National Park Drents-Friese Wold
Information on walking, cycling, flora and fauna in the National Park, 20 km from De Buwepleats.
Visit website →Staatsbosbeheer
Maps and route descriptions for forests and nature areas in Friesland and Drenthe managed by the State Forestry Service.
Visit website →9292 Journey Planner
Plan your bus and train journey from De Buwepleats to cities, stations and attractions in the region.
Visit website →Ready to explore?
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