Drogteropslagen: Reest Valley and Historic Farmhouses

Drogteropslagen was established in the second half of the 19th century as an elongated roadside village of the same name. Today, the village offers different perspectives on nature and regional architectural history. Those choosing a holiday apartment in Drogteropslagen can tailor their stay to interests such as hiking, cycling, birdwatching and historic buildings.

Reest Valley, Nature and Trails

The Reest Valley around Drogteropslagen comprises a varied landscape of woodland, wooded strips and wet grasslands. Rare marsh plants grow in this landscape, while the Reest Valley also provides a habitat for numerous animal species. The Reest's valley landscape is considered a special natural area and makes the river a defining landscape feature around Drogteropslagen.

A circular hiking trail with picnic areas has been created near Drogteropslagen. A birdwatching wall has also been installed. From Drogteropslagen, visitors can walk along part of the new nature area. Several hiking trails have been designated around Drogteropslagen. This gives you various starting points for your planning, ranging from a walk to a longer hike and nature observation, without every route having to share the same character.

Cycling also allows you to set your own focus. Narline's Fietsroute langs Drogteropslagen is a 29.6-kilometre recreational e-bike route. The old course of the Reest is visible along this route. The old course of the Reest near Drogteropslagen is considered a breeding site for kingfishers. Near the village, the river forms the provincial boundary between Drenthe and Overijssel. For cyclists, the route description thus combines distance, a waterside landscape and a specific connection with nature.

Historic Buildings in the Roadside Village

Several distinctive buildings form part of Drogteropslagen's history. The building of Reestzicht public primary school dates from 1881 and still has its original front façade. Next to the primary school stands an old, single-storey teacher's residence with neoclassical elements. It was built at the same time as the school. Together, the two buildings give the elongated roadside village a tangible historical character.

Several farmhouses complete this picture with different construction dates and features. The modern head-and-body farmhouse at Drogteropslagen 48 dates from around 1930 and displays rationalist-expressionist influences. The head-and-body farmhouse Ons Voorland at Linderveldweg 29 has a side longitudinal threshing floor and dates from around 1940. The Krimpen farmhouse at Drogteropslagen 81 dates from around 1900, while the Krimpen farmhouse at Linderveldweg 25 dates from 1937.

Choose a Holiday Apartment in Drogteropslagen Based on Your Holiday Focus

When choosing a holiday apartment in Drogteropslagen, you can consider which of these features of the village should shape your holiday. The Reest Valley, the designated hiking trails, the circular hiking trail with picnic areas and the birdwatching wall appeal to different interests in nature. The 29.6-kilometre recreational e-bike route is suited to planning by bicycle, while the school, teacher's residence and farmhouses add a cultural and historical dimension. For families with different interests, this mix can help balance active days and discoveries according to their own preferences.

More Destinations to Consider

For your further selection, you can also consider Veeningen, Zuidwolde, Ruinen, Ansen, Koekange, Echten, Linde and Ruinerwold.

To the higher-level travel overview: De Wolden.