Duifpolder – Trekschuit (hand‑pulled ferry) loop from Maasland

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Duifpolder – Trekschuit (hand‑pulled ferry) loop from Maasland

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Duifpolder – Trekschuit (hand‑pulled ferry) loop from Maasland

01:43

6.78km

10m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 4.03 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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112 m

Duifpolder

Highlight • Natural

Nice tour around this polder

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2.66 km

Land van Pumme Meadow Bird Area

Highlight • Natural

On the road along the meadow bird area Land van Pumme saw a lot of falcons. Of course also other birds and a single hare.

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4.07 km

Trekschuit (hand‑pulled ferry)

Highlight • Bridge

Temporarily out of service due to Covid-19 (photo = January 24, 2021)

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4.23 km

Grass Dike Along the Vlaardingervaart

Highlight • Trail

Grass path along the route

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4.42 km

Small Path Along Vlaardingervaart

Highlight • Trail

Small path along the way

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4.91 km

Junction of the Vlaardingervaart and Noordvliet

Highlight • River

Beautiful romantic path between Vlaardingen and Schipluiden

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4.91 km

Statue of Johan Barthold Jongkind

Highlight • Monument

On 2 June 2019, a statue of Jongkind made by Dutch sculptor Rob Houdijk was revealed in the Duifpolder between Maassluis and Vlaardingen alongside the Vlaardingertrekvaart canal, on the occasion …

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6.58 km

Ferry De Kwakel

Highlight • Structure

Midden-Delfland ferry De Kwakel
In April and October, the De Kwakel ferry only sails at weekends and from 1 May to the end of September the ferry sails daily from …

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6.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

2.32 km

391 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

1.52 km

444 m

391 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

March 21, 2024,Klein rondje Duifpolder vanaf Hoeve Bouwlust

A very Dutch polder landscape. Of course we often walk in this area, but @Suzanne Hesemans reminded us that this short circuit is also an option. Wonderful peace and views, you don't feel like you are in the Randstad. The tour can be extended by, for example, turning left at the bridge at 5.5 km on the Doelenpad through the …

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