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Ankeveen Lakes – Ankeveense Plassen loop from Fort Hinderdam

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Ankeveen Lakes – Ankeveense Plassen loop from Fort Hinderdam

Moderate

4.6

(172)

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Ankeveen Lakes – Ankeveense Plassen loop from Fort Hinderdam

02:05

8.27km

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: August 18, 2026

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Oostelijke Vechtplassen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

Bench With a View of Spiegelplas

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Nice place to take a break by the bench and enjoy the view. In addition, a nice paved road through the lakes. Is reasonably sheltered by the trees

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2.01 km

Scenic viewpoint - Ankeveense Plassen

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From here you have a beautiful view over the serene water of the Ankeveen lakes. Take food and drinks with you during your trip and settle down here for a picnic in a quiet and beautiful piece of nature.

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2.42 km

Idyllic path with beautiful views

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Follow this beautiful path where you will encounter several look-throughs. Enjoy the idyllic pictures near and around the water.

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2.53 km

Bergse Pad Gravel Path Between the Ankeveense Plassen

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It's a fun little pad to do some off-roading with your road bike. Only properly accessible when it wasn't too wet in the days leading up to your ride.

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4.01 km

Ankeveen Lakes

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The Ankeveense Plassen was created by peat extraction. Excavated pieces of peat have filled with water, which has led to these beautiful puddles.

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5.80 km

Footpath Between the Ankeveense Plassen

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This path runs through 2 amazingly beautiful lakes. Bring your binoculars because there are many birds to admire

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7.22 km

Ankeveense Plassen

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful tour, preferably early in the morning or with the sun setting… many beautiful places to sit and enjoy the view of the lakes!

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7.22 km

Spechtwater

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place to rest and enjoy the beautiful view and nature. The path here runs between 2 puddles and there are many birds to spot

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8.27 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

2.47 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

2.32 km

2.07 km

916 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

21°C

14°C

0 %

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Comments

July 7, 2026,Weer volop genoten van de schitterende Ankeveense Plassen

We had our nephew and niece visiting. Of course, we wanted to show them one of my favorite spots: the Ankeveense Plassen. It remains a special place. Everywhere you see birds and insects. Old trees, vast vistas, and reed beds that in some parts make you feel like you're walking through a green corridor. An area where you always discover …

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January 11, 2026,Rondje Ankeveense Plassen met winters weer

Short but beautiful walk around the Ankeveense Plassen. Unfortunately, it was a bit gray, but that didn't spoil the fun. A bit chilly after 10 days of tropical temperatures.

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March 25, 2023,Sunshine, rain and wind in Ankeveen

Last weekend in busy Mumbai and today in Ankeveen. Lovely varied walk around the Ankeveen lakes. You can always enjoy the beautiful views and the many water birds there. It is and remains one of my favourite spots. Parts of the path are swampy so good high shoes are recommended.

February 15, 2022,Kleine Morgenwanderung am Ankeveense Plassen

... for which rubber boots would have admittedly been the better choice. 💩

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Ankeveen Lakes – Ankeveense Plassen loop from Fort Hinderdam

Bench With a View of Spiegelplas

Scenic viewpoint - Ankeveense Plassen

Idyllic path with beautiful views

Bergse Pad Gravel Path Between the Ankeveense Plassen

Ankeveen Lakes

Footpath Between the Ankeveense Plassen

Ankeveense Plassen

Spechtwater

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