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Nieuwkoopse Plassen – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Noorden

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Nieuwkoopse Plassen – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Noorden

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Nieuwkoopse Plassen – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Noorden

06:14

24.8km

20m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 0 m for 2.49 km

Open: • May, Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM • June 1-September 16, Tuesday-Sunday: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 22.3 km for 2.49 km

Open: • May, Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM • June 1-September 16, Tuesday-Sunday: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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4.66 km

View of the waterway along Uitweg

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Here you can see from the Uitweg exactly how vast this water area actually is.

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6.93 km

Lusthof de Haeck

Nature Reserve

7.33 km

Bench with a view of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen

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What could be more relaxing than a calm view of the water?

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7.94 km

Giant Birdhouse Playhouse in Nieuwkoopse Plassen & De Haeck

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Children can enjoy playing in this life-size birdhouse.

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8.51 km

Nieuwkoopse Plassen

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Information boards about the Nieuwkoop lakes.

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8.56 km

De Kievit Information Center

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In this information center of Nature Monuments, called De Kievit, you can learn all about the surrounding nature reserve. A good base for a walk!

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14.0 km

Pietje Potlood Water Tower

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Built in 1931 / '32. Water reservoir with a capacity of 450 m3. Now out of action.

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15.2 km

Boardwalk Along the Meijepad

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Thanks to this platform you have a direct view of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. There are 2 of this type of decking.

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15.5 km

Kwakelbrug Between Zuideinderplas and Kleine Polder

Highlight • Bridge

nice view on the two seas

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24.5 km

Maarten Freekenwei

Lake

24.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.44 km

8.38 km

4.28 km

1.58 km

1.15 km

820 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

7.94 km

5.56 km

932 m

217 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

27°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

July 26, 2022,Nieuwkoopse Plassen Midden/Noord

A tour around the central and northern part of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. Back via the Meijepad at the water tower Piet Pencil.

Apart from the Meijepad, you hardly see the water of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen.

You walk almost entirely on asphalt.

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February 17, 2024,Noorden -de Meije - Nieuwkoopse plassen >25 km

Very beautiful walk! I will only be looking for an alternative for the residential area in Nieuwkoop. 😊

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Nieuwkoopse Plassen – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Noorden

View of the waterway along Uitweg

Bench with a view of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen

Giant Birdhouse Playhouse in Nieuwkoopse Plassen & De Haeck

Nieuwkoopse Plassen

De Kievit Information Center

Pietje Potlood Water Tower

Boardwalk Along the Meijepad

Kwakelbrug Between Zuideinderplas and Kleine Polder

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