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The Top 20 Lakes around the Lek

Looking to visit the best lakes around the Lek? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Lek’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 20, 2025

Staelduinse Bos

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The Staelduinse forest is the only remaining natural forest in the Westland. It was created after 1850 on a sand ridge that the Meuse laid down over the course of …

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Eiland van Brienenoord

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Visit nature under the most famous bridge in the Netherlands, named after a real baron. The cathedral-like appearance of the bridge, the remains of the construction dock for the metro, …

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Zouweboezem and Polder Achthoven

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The Zouweboezem is a swampy nature reserve that lies directly against Sluis. The area was the inner-dike part of the former mill complex. Today, the Zouweboezem is an important stopover …

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De Esch Nature Reserve

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You can walk quietly and it is easily accessible by car.

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The Park van Zocher

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Zocher Park in Rotterdam is a green park in the center of the city, named after the famous landscape architect Jan David Zocher. The park offers an oasis of peace …

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Along the Foppenplas

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Beautiful high-quality bike road with scenic view of canals and lake.

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Park De Twee Heuvels

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It approx. 50 ha. large neighborhood park in IJsselmonde exudes the atmosphere of an old estate, but was laid out in 1971. The park owes its name to the two …

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Krimpenerhout Recreation Area

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Krimpenerhout is located on the edge of Krimpen aan den IJssel. A young recreational area with its own surf lake, a beach and a sunbathing lawn. A fifteen minute walk …

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Princess Juliana Monument at Slotvijver

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Here is a memorial to the birth of Princess Juliana 1909

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Essenburgpark

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Essenburg Park is a new, challenging urban nature area in Rotterdam-West. It is located between the Rotterdam-Schiedam railway and the Essenburgsingel in the Delfshaven district. The area was owned by …

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The Top 20 Lakes around the Lek

Staelduinse Bos

Eiland van Brienenoord

Zouweboezem and Polder Achthoven

De Esch Nature Reserve

The Park van Zocher

Along the Foppenplas

Park De Twee Heuvels

Krimpenerhout Recreation Area

Princess Juliana Monument at Slotvijver

Essenburgpark

Other adventures around the Lek

Most popular routes around the Lek

Most popular attractions around the Lek

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