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Slachtedijk, Sleeper dike and nature area in Friesland, Netherlands

The Slachtedijk extends for 42 kilometers from Oosterbierum village on the Wadden Sea coast to the village of Raerd through northwest Friesland.

The ancient dike network formed during the Middle Ages protected the Westergo region from flooding, with sections merged into a continuous barrier around 1300.

The Slachtemarathon, initiated during Simmer 2000, takes place every four years along the entire length of the dike for runners and walkers.

Visitors can access multiple entry points along the dike path, with ten former sluice locations marking notable segments of the route.

The nutrient-poor verges of Slachtedijk support specialized plant species such as cow parsley, hawthorn, clover, dock, and meadow salsify.

Location: Friesland

GPS coordinates: 53.13494,5.55024

Latest update: March 25, 2025 21:54

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