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Prinses Margriet Canal – Twijzelermieden Nature Reserve loop from Buitenpost

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Netherlands

Friesland

Achtkarspelen

Prinses Margriet Canal – Twijzelermieden Nature Reserve loop from Buitenpost

Easy

4.0

(2)

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Prinses Margriet Canal – Twijzelermieden Nature Reserve loop from Buitenpost

01:16

20.0km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 4.55 km for 87 m

After 12.0 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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496 m

De Kruidhof Botanical Garden

Highlight • Natural

De Kruidhof is the largest herb garden in the Netherlands. It comprises 17 themed gardens, each with its own unique plant collection and its own special features. In total, around 2000 plant species grow there.

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1.10 km

Mariakerk Buitenpost

Highlight • Religious Site

The late Gothic church building dates from the end of the 15th century. However, the church tower is older, as it dates from around 1200 and was raised in the 16th century.

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4.60 km

Prinses Margriet Canal

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is the Frisian section of a shipping canal in the Netherlands from Lemmer to Groningen. Construction of the canal began in the 1930s. The part of the canal that runs …

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5.02 km

De Waterjuffer Café

Highlight • Cafe

Also nice garden ornaments for sale

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12.7 km

Benedictus Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The three-sided closed hall church with neoclassical details was built in 1882. In the tower of five sections with an octagonal spire hangs a bell (1759) by bell founders Steen …

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15.8 km

Twijzelermieden Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Around 240 birds land here and there are plenty of opportunities for birdwatching and birdwatching.

The open meadows form an optimal area for a viable meadow bird population. Endangered species …

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20.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.65 km

8.13 km

1.87 km

148 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

6.88 km

1.79 km

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

20°C

13°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Prinses Margriet Canal – Twijzelermieden Nature Reserve loop from Buitenpost

De Kruidhof Botanical Garden

Mariakerk Buitenpost

Prinses Margriet Canal

De Waterjuffer Café

Benedictus Church

Twijzelermieden Nature Reserve

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