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The Meije Water Tower – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Nieuwkoopse Plassen & De Haeck

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Netherlands
South Holland
Nieuwkoop

The Meije Water Tower – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Nieuwkoopse Plassen & De Haeck

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4.5

(11)

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The Meije Water Tower – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Nieuwkoopse Plassen & De Haeck

01:36

6.38km

0m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 1.80 km for 8 m

After 4.38 km for 8 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

466 m

The Meije Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

This water tower is also called De Potlood.

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2

1.23 km

Bench Along the Meijepad

Highlight • Rest Area

3

1.55 km

Boardwalk Along the Meijepad

Highlight • Trail

Thanks to this platform you have a direct view of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. There are 2 of this type of decking.

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4

1.79 km

nice view on the two seas

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5

3.01 km

Drinking Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Closed in the winter months!

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6

4.12 km

View of Nieuwkoopse Plassen

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

4.17 km

Meijepad Cycle Path and Nieuwkoop Water Tower

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very beautiful (small) path on a dike.....water left...water right! And a cute white bridge.
Note: You have to go through a gate twice and it's in a silence area!

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8

5.87 km

Pietje Potlood Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1931 / '32. Water reservoir with a capacity of 450 m3. Now out of action.

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6.38 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.55 km

1.32 km

1.12 km

910 m

414 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

995 m

434 m

379 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 16 July

24°C

15°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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