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Dwingelderveld National Park

This park contains the largest wet heathland in Western Europe. There are more than 60 bog pools on the heaths and in the woods. The striking juniper shrubs feature in many local legends. The park supports hundreds of plant and animal species, including very rare ones.

 

Park’s main features: Wet heathland
Special flora: Juniper shrubs and some very rare plant species
Special fauna: Cranberry fritillary, ground beetle, badger
Recreational activities: Cycling, walking (60 km of footpath), cycling (40 km of cycle path), excursions.
Area: 3,700 ha
Province: Drenthe
Managed by: Staatsbosbeheer, Natuurmonumenten and others
Visitor centre: Main visitor centre
Benderse 22
7963 RA Ruinen

Achter 't Zaand 1
7991 NG Lhee

Oude Postweg 12
9417 TG Spier

Website: Dwingelderveld National Park

Shepherd
Marsh Gentiaan (Gentiana pneumonanthe)