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The IJzeren Man – View of the Blauwe Meer loop from De IJzeren Man

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The IJzeren Man – View of the Blauwe Meer loop from De IJzeren Man

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The IJzeren Man – View of the Blauwe Meer loop from De IJzeren Man

02:12

8.70km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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502 m

The IJzeren Man

Highlight • Lake

De IJzeren Man is a nature and recreation area of about 100 hectares. The name of the area comes from the steam excavator “De IJzeren Man”, with which it was excavated from 1910 to 1913.

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876 m

Heathland at De IJzeren Man

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3.28 km

Little Blue Lake

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When the weather is nice, there is a terrace to enjoy a cup of coffee at the day beach. Do check the opening times

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4.27 km

View of the Blauwe Meer

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5

4.52 km

Bench in the Forest

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Sometimes you don't come across many banks, so take advantage of that.

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6.52 km

Little Blue Lake

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The Blue Lake gets its name from the bright blue color that is visible from a distance in photos. This color is created by the reflection of light. A combination …

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7.84 km

Zintuigenpark Waterski Facility

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8

7.96 km

Children's Farm

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Petting zoo with large meadows and many animals

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8.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.71 km

2.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

1.89 km

1.70 km

1.57 km

695 m

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Saturday 11 July

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