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Uithoorn

Fort aan de Drecht – Zijdelmeer loop from De Kwakel

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Netherlands

North Holland

Uithoorn

Fort aan de Drecht – Zijdelmeer loop from De Kwakel

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Fort aan de Drecht – Zijdelmeer loop from De Kwakel

02:21

9.32km

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: August 6, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.66 km

The Vrouwenakker Bridge

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This striking bridge over the Amstel River, the Vrouwenakker Bridge, was built in 2008. Its shape is quite remarkable; the top of the bridge suspiciously resembles the limbs of a …

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3.22 km

View over the elevated canal

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On this part of the path you can see how much lower the path and the polder are.

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3.64 km

Path through the beautiful old Dutch landscape

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The path here runs along the Amstel-Drecht Canal. The boats that pass by are higher than the path itself. It is also a bird-rich area.

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4.31 km

Fort aan de Drecht

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One of the many forts in the Defense Line of Amsterdam and along the Waterliniepad. Today, the fort has a different purpose, namely a pancake restaurant.

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5.18 km

View over the Amstel-Drecht Canal

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Here you walk on the border of North Holland and Utrecht with a great view over the Amstel-Drecht Canal.

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6.22 km

Zijdelmeer

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Nice to walk around Zijdelmeer. It is part of the protected Natural Area Uithoorn.

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6.73 km

Zijdelmeer

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The Zijdelmeer is one of the oldest peat waters in Dutch low peat. It used to be more connected to the Amstel. The lake is part of the Uithoorn nature …

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9.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.05 km

2.76 km

2.02 km

1.30 km

127 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

1.71 km

1.66 km

512 m

501 m

312 m

Elevation

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Sunday 30 August

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Comments

May 25, 2025,Zijdelmeer – Zijdelmeer rondtocht vanuit Uithoorn

Nice round
Uithoorn
Part of the Dutch waterline.
You come across 2 forts.
Route runs along the outskirts of Uithoorn.
Mostly paved but also through the grass.
Started with light rain
Cleared up with a slow sun.
Also got warm right away.

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Fort aan de Drecht – Zijdelmeer loop from De Kwakel

The Vrouwenakker Bridge

View over the elevated canal

Path through the beautiful old Dutch landscape

Fort aan de Drecht

View over the Amstel-Drecht Canal

Zijdelmeer

Cows in the Lush Meadow

Zijdelmeer

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