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Oude Pekela

Oude Pekela is a town in Groningen district, Groningen, Netherlands of about 7,580 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit: 65 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Kerk Scheemda, Margaretha Hardenbergkerk and Magnuskerk.

53.1042° N, 7.0097° EPop. 7,580

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km92
Must-see238
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Oude Pekela

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

87 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Oude Pekela
  2. Kerk Scheemdachurch · 30 min
  3. Margaretha Hardenbergkerkchurch · 30 min
  4. Liefstinghsbroeknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Fort Bourtangefort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Magnuskerkchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Oude Pekela
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Oude Pekela?

Kerk Scheemda (church, about 11 km), Margaretha Hardenbergkerk (church, about 13 km), Magnuskerk (church, about 13 km), Liefstinghsbroek (nature spot, about 17 km), Fort Bourtange (fort, about 20 km), Proostmeer (lake, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Oude Pekela?

92 places on Spotwander: 65 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Oude Pekela?

Kerk Scheemda, about 11 km by road; Margaretha Hardenbergkerk (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Oude Pekela?

Liefstinghsbroek, about 17 km by road; Püttenbollen (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Oude Pekela?

Start in Oude Pekela, visit Kerk Scheemda, then Margaretha Hardenbergkerk, then Liefstinghsbroek, then Fort Bourtange, then Magnuskerk, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.