Mantingerbos, Ancient forest in Drenthe, Netherlands
The Mantingerbos consists of three small woodland areas covering 8 hectares on sandy elevation, featuring thick oak trees surrounded by holly trees.
The forest floor of Mantingerbos represents one of the oldest undisturbed woodland soils in Drenthe, with continuous forest coverage since prehistoric times.
The forest belongs to the Dutch Nature Conservation Society and forms part of the Natura 2000 network, protecting essential natural values.
Visitors can reach the forest via a parking area on Mantingerdijk or by taking bus 37 from Hoogeveen station on weekdays.
The forest contains 17 different blackberry species and supports specific insects like the ground beetle, which differs from populations in other forests.
Inception: 2013
GPS coordinates: 52.80890,6.60190
Latest update: March 25, 2025 21:54
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