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Pijnacker-Nootdorp

Tolhek Gate – White Bridge in the Groenzoom loop from Pijnacker Zuid

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Netherlands
South Holland
Pijnacker-Nootdorp

Tolhek Gate – White Bridge in the Groenzoom loop from Pijnacker Zuid

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Tolhek Gate – White Bridge in the Groenzoom loop from Pijnacker Zuid

00:46

13.3km

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: March 18, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 46 m for 2 m

After 13.3 km for 2 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.83 km

Tolhek Gate

Highlight • Monument

Until 1932, free travel between Pijnacker and Berkel wasn't possible. Cyclists and pedestrians paid a cent to pass the 't Meerhek gate. This was the so-called "toll gate" on the Klapwijkseweg between the two villages.
In earlier centuries, the Klapwijkseweg was the only passable connection between Pijnacker and Berkel. The narrow road ran between two lakes: the Oostmeer and the Bergboezem. These two lakes were connected by several bridges on the Klapwijkseweg. It was the main way to travel from Berkel to Delft via Pijnacker.
To raise funds for the maintenance of the road and the bridges, the municipality of Berkel was granted the right to charge tolls starting in 1555. This "toll right" was sold on several times but remained in effect until 1932. Then the province bought it off, and the Klapwijkseweg became a provincial road, to which the municipality of Pijnacker also contributed financially from that point on. The wrought-iron fencing between the pillars was removed, allowing traffic to pass freely without having to stop and pay tolls.
Now you pass the renovated toll gate on your way to the nature and recreation area "De Groenzoom."

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2.48 km

White Bridge in the Groenzoom

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6.71 km

Pond in De Groenzoom

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The Groenzoom is a nature and recreation area of 450 hectares that is located between the municipalities of Lansingerland and Pijnacker-Nootdorp and borders Zoetermeer-Rokkeveen. The area forms a green buffer between these centers and connects Middendelfland with the Green Heart. As a visitor you can enjoy all the beauty that this nature reserve has to offer. The area has been made accessible for recreation with walking paths, cycling, canoeing and horse riding routes. Management Combination De Groenzoom also regularly organizes activities in De Groenzoom.

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12.0 km

View of De Groenzoom

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The Groenzoom is a beautiful nature and recreation area where many birds can be seen. The large numbers of great and little egrets in the area were striking. Geese also returned in large numbers. It also became clear that the water features are very shallow. A swan was even seen sleeping in the middle of one.

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12.7 km

De Soete Suikerbol

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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

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12.5 km

376 m

239 m

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< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

693 m

410 m

134 m

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Sunday 17 May

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9°C

61 %

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