The Top 20 Lakes around Markermeer
Looking to visit the best lakes around Markermeer? 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 Markermeer’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Moordenaarsbraak Nature Reserve
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The Moordenaarsbraak is the remains of one of the many dike breaches in North Holland caused by flooding of the Zuiderzee. Between Edam and Hoorn, the IJsselmeer dike owes its …
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Oostvaardersdijk
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An almost straight route with the possibility to look at the boats on one side and at the many birds on the other, so it doesn't get boring.
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Markermeer
Highlight • Lake
The Markermeer is a lake in the Netherlands, located between North Holland and Flevoland. On the northeastern side it borders the IJsselmeer, of which it actually forms the southwestern compartment, separated from it by a dike
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Kustdijk Lelystad
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Always straight ahead, and always a pinch of wind, Great sea views.
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View of Gouwzee from Monnickendam
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Nice quiet place. Great bike trails. A lot of nature.
The Gouwzee is the body of water between the mainland of Waterland and Marken, a former island, now a peninsula, …
The Gouwzee is the body of water between the mainland of Waterland and Marken, a former island, now a peninsula, …
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