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

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

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

02:11

8.67km

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

842 m

Heathland at De IJzeren Man

Highlight • Natural

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2

3.21 km

Little Blue Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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3

4.20 km

View of the Blauwe Meer

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

4.44 km

Bench in the Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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5

6.44 km

Little Blue Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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6

7.76 km

Zintuigenpark Waterski Facility

Highlight • Rest Area

7

7.88 km

Children's Farm

Highlight • Rest Area

Petting zoo with large meadows and many animals

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8

8.12 km

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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B

8.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

2.65 km

2.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

2.76 km

1.90 km

752 m

342 m

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Monday 19 October

12°C

5°C

69 %

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