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Meerwijck Beach – De Wachter Windmill loop from Zuidlaardermeergebied

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Bike touring routes & trails

Netherlands

Groningen

Haren

Meerwijck Beach – De Wachter Windmill loop from Zuidlaardermeergebied

Moderate

4.9

(15)

103

riders

Meerwijck Beach – De Wachter Windmill loop from Zuidlaardermeergebied

02:36

43.2km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 4.03 km for 23 m

After 38.3 km for 23 m

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202 m

Meerwijck Beach

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A refreshing place to take a dip in the Zuidelaardermeer.

Didn't bring swimwear? You can also get a refreshing drink at Beach Club Vifero. View the opening hours for the high and low season at: beachclubvifero.nl/openingstijden

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4.08 km

Small Bridge

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Beautiful area

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7.32 km

Windmill by the River

Highlight • Monument

Take a close look at the pictures to see if you can climb the steps with your bikes (very steep). We couldn't do it with our recumbent bikes because there …

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7.35 km

De Boezemvriend Windmill

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'De Boezemriend', which is a beautiful name for a windmill, is the only eight-sided polder mill in the province of Drenthe. The mill (from 1871) is still working and is served by volunteers.

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8.34 km

De Wachter Windmill

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beautiful old gallery windmill with a passenger boat of the same name "der Wachter" that is in the canal of the Zuidlaren Meer directly on the cycle path in front …

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13.9 km

Leinwijk Observation Tower at the Zuidlaardermeer

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Beautiful lookout tower over the Zuidlaardermeer. You can go there by boat or by bike or on foot and enjoy the great view. You can also picnic on the jetty!

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