De Slokkert Stream Valley at Bitter en Zoet in Veenhuizen

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De Slokkert Stream Valley

The Slokkert is not the most famous stream valley in Drenthe, but certainly worth a visit. A meandering stream valley with wildflowers, birds, and large grazers, within cycling distance of Bitter & Zoet.

A large part of the Slokkert was normalized in the 1960s, but since 2012, the stream has been re-meandered. The result is a beautiful, diverse nature reserve that is recovering and flourishing. There's a good chance you'll encounter roe deer there.

The stream is part of the Peizerdiep system and has an open connection to the Wadden Sea via the Reitdiep. Special: in the streambed, you can discover a 4000-year-old peat road via a geoscientific experience point.

Located between Norg and Veenhuizen

Part of the Norger Esdorpen Landscape

Meandering stream with wildflowers, birds, and large grazers

Geoscientific experience point with a 4000-year-old peat road

Within cycling distance of Bitter & Zoet

Combine a visit to De Slokkert with an overnight stay at Bitter & Zoet. Walking and cycling maps are available at the reception.

Why Bitter en Zoet

Sleep in a monument that shaped Dutch history

Our hotel and restaurant occupy the monumental hospital of Veenhuizen - a place that wrote a century of the Dutch story. You sleep among the original walls, corridors and windows of that story, with every comfort of today.

Living history

A national monument in the unique colony village of Veenhuizen, UNESCO World Heritage.

Food with a story

Kitchen led by Chef Peter and Sous-Chef Jos: local, organic and full of character.

Space and quiet

Green avenues, forests and silence - right outside the monument's door.

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