Water-rich hiking around the Maarsseveense Plassen - 5x relaxing in Utrecht

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Utrecht

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Water-rich hiking around the Maarsseveense Plassen - 5x relaxing in Utrecht

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Water-rich hiking around the Maarsseveense Plassen - 5x relaxing in Utrecht

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8.64km

10m

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Are you ready to escape the busy city for a while? Then this circular walk of over 8.5 kilometers is exactly what you need.

The walk is completely dedicated to the Maarsseveense Plassen, so water lovers are completely in their element during this route. The lakes were created in the…

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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1.61 km

Maarsseveense Plassen

Highlight • Lake

The Maarsseveense Plassen were created as a result of sand extraction and now form a wonderful recreational area for the people of Utrecht. You can enjoy walking around the water, but fishermen and swimmers can also visit the recreational area.

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3.33 km

Vredegoed Regional Museum

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In the regional museum you can see how people lived in Vredegoed and the surrounding area around 1900. You can see an impressive collection of everyday objects and farming implements …

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6.11 km

The Grote Plas of the Maarsseveense Plassen

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The very clean water of the Grote Plas is up to 30 meters deep in some places and there are a few diving clubs active. In addition, there are extensive …

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8.64 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.76 km

1.91 km

1.15 km

672 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

2.45 km

672 m

255 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 4 November

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November 1, 2023

Are you ready to escape the busy city for a while? Then this circular walk of over 8.5 kilometers is exactly what you need.
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The walk is completely dedicated to the Maarsseveense Plassen, so water lovers are completely in their element during this route. The lakes were created in the 1960s as a result

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