Holiday apartment in Lettelbert: nature, water and culture
Accommodation in Lettelbert
Natural areas and routes around Lettelbert
Lettelbert shows its special character in the Lettelberterpetten wetlands: the natural silting-up of former peat cuttings created a valuable alder carr woodland there. The Lettelberterpetten connect the alder carr woodland with the natural area and the other routes around Lettelbert.
The circular walking route through the Lettelberterpetten is 2.5 kilometres long and leads to an observation tower with views over Lake Leekstermeer. There is a birdwatching hide along the route; in spring and autumn, many different bird species can be observed there. The route combines a short walk, expansive views and seasonal birdwatching in one place. The 2.5 kilometres form a compact stage; the observation tower and birdwatching hide are separate destinations on the same route.
Another perspective on the landscape is offered by the walking route through De Drie Polders. It passes reed beds and the swamp woodland around the observation tower. The walking route also includes a location at the 't Mienscheer car park in Lettelbert. The wetlands and polders represent different types of landscape within the network of routes around Lettelbert.
Water and history at Lake Leekstermeer
From Watersportcentrum Lettelbert, there are various canoe routes ranging from 2.5 to 12 kilometres in length. Along the canoe routes, Lake Leekstermeer is approximately 1.50 metres deep and has a sandy bottom. The different lengths make the canoe routes suitable for short or longer stages on the water of Lake Leekstermeer. The shorter and longer options therefore differ in the extent of the water stage and the time that needs to be allocated for it.
The Lettelberterdiep runs directly north from Lake Leekstermeer and was an important part of the water connection between the city of Groningen and the western areas. The windows of Gemaal Lettelbert contain information about cultural history, water retention and nature in the De Drie Polders area. The historic waterway and the information at the pumping station connect the former water connection with the themes of water retention and nature.
Cultural attractions in the surrounding area
Coendersborg, a castle, is located near Lettelbert. The Groninger Museum and the Grafisch Museum Groningen are also nearby. Nienoord, a park, and Maatlanden, a park, are located in the immediate vicinity; Noorderplantsoen, a park, and Groenestein Park are in the surrounding area. Mattenesse, a castle, lies in the wider regional surroundings of Lettelbert.
A holiday apartment in Lettelbert to suit your interests
When choosing a holiday apartment in Lettelbert, you can tailor your daily routine to specific destinations: the Lettelberterpetten represent circular walks and birdwatching, Lake Leekstermeer offers canoe routes, while castles, museums and parks provide additional cultural attractions in the surrounding area.
More destinations for planning your trip
More places for planning your trip: Zevenhuizen, Oostwold.
To the main travel overview: Leek.
