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Reeuwijkse Forest – View of the Surf Lake and birds loop from Bodegraven-Reeuwijk

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Reeuwijk

Reeuwijkse Forest – View of the Surf Lake and birds loop from Bodegraven-Reeuwijk

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(385)

2,425

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Reeuwijkse Forest – View of the Surf Lake and birds loop from Bodegraven-Reeuwijk

01:50

7.33km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Broekvelden, Vettenbroek & Polder Stein

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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180 m

Reeuwijkse Forest

Highlight • Lake

There is a restaurant and plenty of parking space.

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893 m

Picnicking at the lake

Highlight • Lake

The Surfplas is a popular recreational spot where you can enjoy nature, the water and the surroundings. It's a great place to relax, have a picnic and maybe even do some water sports.

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1.73 km

Broekvelden, Vettenbroek & Polder Stein Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Paved and unpaved paths

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3.35 km

Birdwatching Screen Lecksdijk and Bench

Highlight • Structure

A bird watching screen is a shelter or observation point specially designed for observing birds in their natural environment. The screen provides shelter and camouflage, so bird watchers can watch …

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4.42 km

Birdwatching screen Bosmankade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice vantage point overlooking the lake, especially in the evening with sunset.

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6.07 km

View of the Surf Lake and birds

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this place you have a nice view over the lake. Enjoy the peace and space.

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6.89 km

Reeuwijk Lakes

Highlight • Lake

The Reeuwijkse Plassen consist of thirteen lakes, twelve of which were created by peat extraction in the 18th century. One lake, the Broekvelden/Vettenbroek, was only created in the 20th century …

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7.05 km

View of the Surfplas

Highlight • Lake

Also look on the other side of the path.

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7.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

2.51 km

628 m

447 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

1.04 km

996 m

359 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 28 August

22°C

16°C

83 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

July 29, 2023,🇳🇱 Abendsonne-Runde: Reuuwijkse Plassen

The day before yesterday it was still raining...today I had to use the evening sun again for the same lap!

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October 3, 2025,Ochtendgloren Reeuwijkse plassen

@Paul and I have been taking evening walks every Tuesday evening since March 5th, except during the holidays.
A wide variety of cities, from Rotterdam and Gouda to the Bentwoud forest in the dark and the polder at sunset. And lots of mosquitoes at the puddles!
Wonderful experiences at times when the rest of the Netherlands is busy netniking.
Starting …

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January 16, 2026,Ochtendgloren Reeuwijkse plassen #02

We set out early with @Paul and Bibi for a nice walk around the large surf lake. We brought coffee and a cookie.
A great way to start the day!

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Reeuwijkse Forest – View of the Surf Lake and birds loop from Bodegraven-Reeuwijk

Reeuwijkse Forest

Picnicking at the lake

Broekvelden, Vettenbroek & Polder Stein Trail

Birdwatching Screen Lecksdijk and Bench

Birdwatching screen Bosmankade

View of the Surf Lake and birds

Reeuwijk Lakes

View of the Surfplas

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