Charitable Circle

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21.3 mi
200 ft
02h17
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1538 views | Public | DutchFrenchGerman

Last verified: 2 June 2025
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Bike through nature and discover the world of the poor. Experience the Free Colonies of Charity. There, where General Johannes van den Bosch founded the Society of Charity 200 years ago. To this day, traces of his thoughts can still be found here. A unique piece of Dutch history with a rich heritage, located in Drenthe, Friesland, and Overijssel. Surrounded by three beautiful national parks: the Drents-Friese Wold, Weerribben-Wieden, and Dwingelderveld.
A beautiful cycling tour in a UNESCO-nominated area. In July 2018, it will be announced whether the Colonies of Charity will officially receive this status.
This 36-kilometer bike tour takes you past special monuments in the Free Colonies of Charity Frederiksoord, Wilhelminaoord, and Willemsoord.
You can start this route at various locations. Possible starting points with free parking are:
The route follows the following cycling junctions: 71, 15, 13, 42, 92, 90, 91, 47, 37, 38

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